WHO WE ARE
History: The 1964, conditions at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall and the Children's Shelter alarmed some local people. These people formed a committee to study state and county regulations and problems related to the treatment of homeless youngsters.
After an 18th month drive to raise the necessary initial funds, the committee formed Youth Homes and incorporated it in 1965 as a tax-exempt, non-profit agency.
They also established an auxiliary to work closely with the agency, planning activities and raising supplementary funds on behalf of the young people in the agency's care.
The all volunteer Youth Homes Auxiliary augments county/state funding and provides personalized attention to the agency's young people.
The governing body of the auxiliary is a coordinating council. The council receives and acts upon requests from the Youth Homes Agency staff and residents to assist with needs that would normally be met by a caring family.
The council is made up of representatives from supporting chapters. The chapters conduct activities to raise funds for the council treasury. These chapter members contribute their time, ideas, money and supplies while carrying out our fund raising events.