1 City of San José Children and Youth Services Master Plan Priority Area – Goals and Objectives
Each of the seven priority areas were carefully developed to realize the vision of the City of San José Children Youth Services Master Plan.
More information on the Priority Area Goals, Objectives, Metrics, and Strategies is available on the City of San José Children Youth Services Master Plan Annual Status Report – March 2025.
EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE
Goal: Children and families can access affordable quality early learning and care experiences that promote optimal growth and development Objective: Increase the number of Early Care and Education (ECE) professionals (informal/licensed) in the early system of care in the City of San José to enhance access to high-quality childcare (informal/licensed).
HEALTH AND MENTAL WELLNESS
Goal: All children, youth, and young adults feel valued, loved, have a sense of purpose in our community, and access to holistic and culturally appropriate services and supports throughout their developmental health journey.
Objective: Increase the number of children and youth who will receive a universal health screening, including socio-emotional/behavioral health screening, so they can be referred to appropriate services.
HOUSING ACCESS AND SECURITY
Goal: San José children and youth, and their families will have equitable access to affordable and stable housing.
Objective: Increase outreach to families who are considered “extremely low-income” so they have the knowledge on how to access “affordable” housing services in San José.
Attachment 4: Priority Area Goals and Objectives
2 LEARNING AND EMPOWERMENT
Goal: San José residents from birth to age 24 will be provided with equitable access and opportunity to graduate high school and enter a pathway that ensures economic mobility and the development of generational wealth.
Objective: Increase the proficiency rate in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for each subgroup in 3rd and 8th grades on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) English language arts and mathematics assessments.
MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE JOBS
Goal: San José children and youth, and their families will have equitable access to affordable and stable housing.
Objective: Coordinate and enhance programs and services that facilitate the transition of youth and young adults from high school to postsecondary education, ensuring college readiness and access.
SAFE AND CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
Goal: Provide opportunities for San José children, youth, families and community systems to access safe, clean, beautiful neighborhoods where they can thrive, heal, organize and gather.
Objective: Increase access and awareness to programs and services related to advocacy, leadership, development and capacity-building opportunities in the community among youth and young adults
SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM OF CARE SAFETY NET
Goal: Together, we will collaborate with the community to create a unified, cross-sector ecosystem that dismantles systemic barriers in San José and provides timely, equitable, compassionate, and culturally responsive support to all families, ensuring they receive the care they need.
Objective: Design and implement an integrated system of care with a "No Wrong Door" service delivery approach to enhance coordination and access to all services for all children, youth, and their families.