Rep. Lofgren Announces $1.4 million for Childhood Development, Gang Prevention, and At-Risk Youth Programs

Press Release

U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) today announced that she has secured over $1.4 million for local childhood development, gang prevention, and at-risk youth programs. Funds for these projects are included in the omnibus spending package that Congress passed this evening and now goes to the President for his signature.

"Providing for the youth of San Jose has always been one of my top priorities," noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. "All of these programs offer local youth a chance to improve their lives and build a foundation for success. These funds are essential, and I will continue working to bring federal dollars home to San Jose."

The projects receiving funding are:

Santa Clara County Juvenile Detention Reform: Evening Reporting Center: $364,720. This funding will be used to provide at-risk youth with programs where they receive meals, counseling and substance abuse services, recreation opportunities, and other skill development training.

San Jose BEST Gang Intervention Program: $493,500. These funds will provide for the improvement and expansion of a proven at-risk youth and anti-gang program, focused on areas in San Jose that experience crime related gang activity.

Building Trade Jobs for At-Risk Out-of-School Youth: $341,000. These funds will be used to provide comprehensive occupational skills training and employment services to at-risk youth and help place them in the building trades.

Early Childhood Development Initiative - NHU: 282,000. This funding will be used by the National Hispanic University to create a dual purpose childcare facility and early childhood teacher training center, which will service low-income areas of East San Jose.

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