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Formerly incarcerated leaders pitch 'Legacy House' to San Mateo commission as step‑down housing for young adults
Summary
Create Innovations presented a West Oakland Legacy House model that pairs formerly incarcerated mentors with young adults leaving custody; commissioners praised the proposed LRP and asked how San Mateo County could refer eligible youth and support funding and evaluation.
Create Innovations, a nonprofit led by formerly incarcerated founders, presented the "Pathway/Legacy House" model at the March 24 San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission meeting and asked the county to consider referrals and partnership.
John Lam, executive director, described a West Oakland least‑restrictive placement (LRP) he said accommodates four young adults (ages 18–25) with two live‑in mentors, private rooms and bathrooms, education and workforce…
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