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Types of Youth Services

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Recreation

Whether you're into sports, visual arts, drama, or music, we've got activities to help you explore your interests and develop your talents.

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Career Readiness & Financial Empowerment

Explore paid internships and careers, gain job skills, and receive coaching to land quality jobs.

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Academic Achievement & Educational Enrichment

Dive into exciting STEM activities, get homework help, tutoring, and college prep support to boost your grades and get ready for college. 

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Leadership Development

Engage in civic activities, community service, and advocacy. Join youth councils, volunteer, and make your voice heard.

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Health & Wellbeing

Get access to healthcare information, mental health advice, and other supports to help you stay physically and mentally strong.

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Mentorship

Connect with caring adults and peers who can guide you through challenges and help you achieve your education and life goals. 

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Safety and Justice

Access services for crime prevention, gang reduction, legal and immigration assistance, and support for foster youth. 

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Basic Needs & Stability

Get help finding resources related to food, shelter, transportation, and economic stability. 

 

 

Earn Learn Play Partners

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Mayor Karen Bass

Mayor Karen Bass

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez

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GPSN

GPSN

Led by the Youth Development Department, in partnership with the Offices of Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and GPSN, Earn Learn Play connects youth to programs and services from the following partner City Departments, Bureaus, and Offices: Animal Services, City Clerk, City Planning, City Tourism, Civil + Human Rights and Equity, Community Investment for Families, Council District 7, Cultural Affairs, Economic and Workforce Development, El Pueblo, Emergency Management, Engineering, Fire, Harbor, Housing Authority, Mayor's Office Gang Reduction and Youth Development, Neighborhood Empowerment, Personnel, Recreation and Parks, Sanitation, Street Lighting, Street Services, Water and Power, World Airports, Youth Development, and Zoo.