TranslateEl Puente (The Bridge)
El Puente is a gang prevention and intervention program that provides services for Spanish and English speaking youth ages 6 - 18 and their families. The program delivers intervention services and strategies in a comprehensive manner by providing intensive in-home mental health services and outreach including assessment, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, psycho-educational parenting groups, referrals and coordinated service delivery.
Accepted to the Portfolio: August 2017
Target Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes
- Decrease in peer based delinquency and conduct problems
- Reduced substance use/abuse
- Improved family functions and communication
Long Term Outcomes
- Decrease negative interaction with the criminal justice system
- Mitigate negative peer influences, substance abuse and youth violence
- Decrease negative impact on local schools
- Improve school connectedness
- Increase high school graduation rate
Target Population
Demographics
- Transitional Age Youth (16 - 24)
- Families with Children (K -12th)
Service Area
County-wide:
- Southeast (District 1)
- Southwest (District 2)
- Central (District 3)
- Northeast (District 4)
- Northwest (District 5)
Information
Program Funders
Many thanks to the following funders for making this program possible.
Local Funders
- City of Santa Rosa
- Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit
- Landmark Vineyards
- Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation
- Speedway Children's Charities
- St. Joseph Health
- Valley of the Moon Rotary
Other Funders
- CalGrip State Grant
