Under the United for Youth Memorandum of Understanding, BHRS and the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) have partnered to guide and implement the Board of Supervisors’ $1.5 million Measure K funding over three years to advance the United for Youth Vision 2030 plan. The initiative seeks to improve youth behavioral health by supporting prevention, early identification, access to youth-centered services, workforce development, and sustainable funding strategies. 

At the June 9 United for Youth Grant Impact Celebration, the four grantees highlighted the progress of projects launched in August 2025: 

• Jefferson Elementary School District is implementing a Wellness Coach program that connects students and families with social-emotional support, family education, basic-needs resources, and behavioral health services.  
• Redwood City Together is developing a Behavioral Health Career Pipeline through paid internships, fellowships, mentoring, and leadership development for local youth and transition-aged young adults.  
• Ravenswood Wellness Partnership is expanding school-based behavioral health services through clinical trainees, student screening, individual and group support, and family engagement.  
• Sequoia Union High School District is expanding multi-tiered social-emotional learning, student wellness spaces, staff training, restorative practices, and supports students at risk of involvement with the justice system. 

Early results show both substantial reach and continuing need. In a recent quarterly reporting period, the four grantees delivered 113 events and reached 6,624 students through direct services and support. Grantees consistently identified anxiety, depression, anger, and broader social-emotional concerns among the most common needs facing youth. Their work is also addressing related challenges such as food insecurity, grief and trauma, immigration-related stress, and navigating education and employment opportunities. 

Together, these partners are turning the United for Youth vision into practical, community-based supports that elevate youth voice, strengthen families, and expand pathways to well-being. 

– Jason Kimbrough, Youth Clinical Services Manager II