YOUTH &

YOUNG ADULTS

What is the Youth & Young Adults program?

Casakids’ Youth & Young Adults program is all about empowering young people by giving them opportunities to grow, learn, and build confidence.

Through a variety of programs like Stellar Satellite, Emerge, Adventure Time, Juvenile Corrections Court, Boy’s Leadership, and Girl’s Circle, youth are able to explore new experiences, develop important life skills, and connect with positive support systems.

Group of children sitting on the carpeted floor working on a project with magazines, scissors, and paper. Some are using their phones, and one is petting a black dog. There are tables and chairs in the background.
Students sitting and standing in a classroom or auditorium, some wearing hoodies and jackets, attending a class or meeting. A boy in a maroon shirt is petting a large golden retriever dog, which is standing by his legs. Various backpacks and water bottles are on the floor and tables, papers and pens are on the tables, and chairs are stacked against the wall in the background.
A girl with glasses and a ponytail sitting at a computer desk in a room with framed dog photos on the wall, a quote about dreams, and a fire extinguisher nearby.
Three young people holding certificates of completion for barista training, smiling and standing indoors.
A group of eleven diverse people, including young women and men, some wearing glasses, smiling and posing for a photo inside a cozy cafe. There is a black dog lying on the floor near the front, and the background features a counter with a glass display case, coffee brewing equipment, and chalkboard menus listing stellar specials and eats.

These programs are designed to encourage leadership, personal growth, and a strong sense of community.

By creating engaging and supportive spaces, Casakids helps young people discover their strengths, reach their full potential, & build the foundation they need to make positive contributions to their future & the world around them.

Our Programs

A young boy sitting on a brown leather couch playing a blue acoustic guitar, with an older man sitting next to him playing a tan acoustic guitar, in a room with large windows and city buildings visible outside.
A woman with long dark hair and a tattoo on her arm is sitting on a black office chair at a wooden desk, with a large golden retriever lying on the floor next to her, indoors in a wood-paneled room with framed pictures on the wall.
Two people stand in front of a space-themed coffee truck, smiling and holding cups, with the truck's menu visible in the background.
Informational text about community programs including Alternative Education Center, Girls Circle & Boys Leadership, Emerg/Drop-In Center, Stellar Satellite, Adventure Time, and True Colors, detailing their purpose and activities.
An indoor office or classroom space with yellow walls, decorated with colorful posters and artwork. A person with tattoos sitting at a desk working on a computer, and a yellow Labrador Retriever service dog sitting attentively in the hallway. The hallway has a metal gate, wooden doorframes, and various furniture, with a doorway leading to another room with pink walls.
Several people are holding colorful, heart-shaped and other shaped paper notes with handwritten messages on them. The background shows a wooden surface and a blue container.
Group of people standing and sitting at a rocky outdoor location with red cliffs and blue sky in the background.

Our Youth & Young Adults program is multi-faceted, offering targeted support and opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of different age groups.

Meet the Team

  • A woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a white top with puffed sleeves and a gold necklace, standing in front of a gray textured background.

    GABRIELLA CASTRO

    Youth & Young Adults Director

  • A woman with dark curly hair smiling, wearing a red shirt, in front of a gray textured background.

    SELENA BEJARANO

    Assistant Youth Director

  • A portrait of a man with a beard, wearing a red and black cap with a black jumpman logo, a gray button-up shirt, and a gold chain, standing in front of a gray curtain.

    LUIS ALVIDREZ

    JCC Lead Case Manager

  • A woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a septum piercing, standing in front of a gray curtain.

    MEGAN CEDERBERG

    Youth Advocate

  • A smiling elderly woman with short curly gray hair and glasses, wearing a red shirt, sitting against a gray background.

    SUSAN ENTROP

    Alternative Education Teacher

  • A woman with dark curly hair, glasses, and hoop earrings smiling at the camera, standing against a gray textured background, wearing a black and floral patterned dress and cardigan.

    DINA FLORES

    Lead Emerge Case Manager

  • A smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a green dress with yellow flowers is sitting next to a black dog with brown eyes and a yellow collar. The background is a plain gray wall.

    ERICA VITAL

    Youth Team School Liaison/Dog Handler

  • A young woman with long dark hair, wearing braces, a yellow top, and a cream cardigan, standing against a textured blue-gray wall, smiling at the camera.

    BARBOURELLA BRISENO

    JCC Case Manager

  • Portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing glasses, a burgundy top, and a gold necklace with a heart-shaped pendant, smiling in front of a gray textured background.

    SALMA GANDARA

    Drop-In Case Manager

  • A young man with glasses and a beard, wearing a red patterned shirt, sitting against a dark background.

    EMILIO HERNANDEZ

    School Liaison

  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and layered silver necklaces, standing against a textured gray wall.

    LYDIA LOPEZ

    Youth Admin

  • A woman with long, curly hair and blonde highlights, smiling and wearing a purple V-neck top, against a gray textured background.

    ANNAROSE MARTINEZ

    Girl’s Circle/Emerge Caseworker

  • A smiling man with short, curly, ginger hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt, standing in front of a gray textured background.

    CODY ANDERSON

    Alternative School Caseworker

  • A woman with long eyelashes, styled hair, and diamond earrings, wearing a white shirt and a brown vest, sits against a gray textured background.

    NEREIDA HUERTA

    Emerge Drop-In Monitor

  • A man with short black hair, wearing glasses, and a goatee, smiling and looking at the camera. He is wearing a white t-shirt with a small illustration of a hand holding a flower, and text that reads "Keep Going & Keep Growing A Day in My Life." The background is a textured blue fabric.

    VICTOR SILVAS

    Emerge Caseworker

  • A young man with long brown hair smiling, wearing a blue shirt, in front of a gray textured background.

    ETHAN WICKHAM

    Stellar Satellite Manager

  • Portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, glasses, a septum piercing, smiling, wearing a brown top, posed against a gray textured background.

    ABHIE CLEMENTS

    Job Skills Lead