Berkeley youth alternatives' audit was completed only recently. Proper preparation and review of the 990 prior to filing caused us to miss the due date by a few days.

Children & Youth , Children & Youth Services , Community Recreational Centers , Human Services , Sports , Youth Development

Berkeley youth alternatives (bya) provides a counseling center for youth, and the reach our children (roc) medi-cal mental health program which provides comprehensive "wrap-around" mental health services. The center serves over 125 children, youth, and their families. Bya provides a career development and prevention center that provides academic support, work readiness training, job placement, and on-the-job training opportunities for unemployed and underemployed youth and young adults ages 14-24. The career center works with 225 participants to provide them with basic skills, leadership development, and employment opportunities. The environmental training center offers internship programs for 16 youth and young adults where they learn basic work ethics and standards, professionalism and skills necessary for further employment. Participants struggle with poverty and related chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Participants are given paid internships to grow food and beautify urban areas. The after school center targets 75-100 children and youth ages 6-14 who need additional support to improve their literacy and math skills. The center instructs participants in computers, arts & crafts, gardening, sports, and dance. Volunteer tutors from uc berkeley and other local universities serve as important role models.