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Fresh Lifelines for Youth outlines in-custody and reentry services, cites housing as top barrier
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Fresh Lifelines for Youth summarized in‑custody and reentry programs and enrollment, saying housing instability is the largest barrier to successful reentry.
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) returned to the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission on March 25 to summarize in‑custody and community reentry work, program participation this fiscal year and plans to expand mentoring and employment supports.
FLY Director Melissa Polley told commissioners, “FLY's mission is to partner with youth to unlock their potential, disrupt the pipeline to prison, and advance justice in California and beyond.” She and other FLY staff described four program lines delivered in San Mateo County: a 12‑week law curriculum delivered in schools and juvenile hall, SecureTrack in‑custody case management (renamed REPS locally), a community reentry case‑management program, and Stay Fly for transitional‑age youth (ages 18–25).
Maria Delgado, FLY associate director, said about program volume: “We have served over 300 youth in community sites and…
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