CUE is currently accepting applications for the Fostering Resilience (FR): Live, Lead, Thrive Program! The program works with young people who want to learn about how positive experiences can increase resilience and protect against risk for mental and physical illness, are passionate about creating a successful future and want to become advocates in their communities. Participants are asked to commit 5-10 hours per week and are awarded between $125-$350 monthly stipends for meeting program milestones.
Program Eligibility
- Families must reside in Contra Costa or Solano Counties
- Youth must be between 12 and 26 years of age to apply. Youth can stay connected to program for 2 years.
- Program services are free of charge for all families accepted into the program.
The program meets virtually:
- Twice monthly for 75 minutes October through May.
- Once a month for COVID-19 safe social outing experiences (volunteer work, educational trips, art museums, East Bay Regional Parks, wellness activities, etc. as age appropriate). Families invited and encouraged to attend.
Live Program (Ages 12-14 currently in junior high school)
3-4 hours monthly virtual self-paced social emotional learning (SEL), 2 virtual meetings and 1 social outing youth earn a $125 monthly stipend.
Lead Program (Ages 14-18 currently in high school)
8-10 hours monthly of virtual self-paced SEL & work readiness curriculum, 3 virtual meetings and 1 social outing youth earn a $250 monthly stipend.
Thrive Program (Ages 18-26)
Prepare and facilitate at least two Live or Lead Program sessions each month and attend 1 social outing. Thrive Program youth who meet program milestones earn at least a monthly $400 stipend.
