Bakersfield (Main Office)
100 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-6000
all locations
I live paycheck to paycheck. But I have a future.

Youth Enhancement Services (YES)

The Youth Enhancement Services Program (Y.E.S.) is designed to provide young adults with the knowledge, skills and support they need to become successful independent adults. To be eligible for YES you must be:

  • A pregnant and/or parenting teen
  • 18 to 21 years old
  • Eligible for CalWORKs
  • Living with and Maintaining the care and custody of your child

Requirements

  • Participate 32/35 hours per week in an approved activity
  • Contact the Employment Services Social Worker at least once a month
  • Participate as required by Welfare-to-Work rules and regulations

Benefits

  • Human Services Technicians and Social Workers work closely with one another to assist the members of YES
  • Bonus payments for accomplishments that bring you closer to self-sufficiency

To Eligible Youth, Yes Provides:

  • Bonuses
  • Training
  • Education
  • Work Experience

Goals

The YES members:

  • Obtain a high school diploma or GED
  • Complete vocational training
  • Obtain employment
  • Earn above minimum wage
  • Become self-sufficient and independent of CalWORKs

Supportive Services

You can receive assistance with:

  • Child care
  • Transportation
  • Work/training needs

Workshops Include:

Career Adventures:

Explore career options and available training.

Money Management:

Learn budgeting skills to create a better financial future.

Image Workshop:

Learn how to present oneself to prospective employers.

Goal Setting:

Learn how to set and reach personal and professional goals.

Decision Making:

Learn how to successfully solve problems.

Attitude:

Discover the benefits of approaching life with a positive attitude.

Parenting:

Discover effective parenting techniques and resources. [Focus: ages 0 to 5]

Surviving Adulthood:

Discover teen survival skills and community resources.

Health and Nutrition:

Discover the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating.

Customer Service:

Learn effective interaction with customers and co-workers.

Safety in the Workplace:

Function in a workplace while avoiding harm to self and others.

Respect and Responsibility:

Explore the importance of respect and responsibility to yourself, others and our community.