Community Needs Assessment

Strategic Investment Plan Now Available!

The City of Richmond’s Department of Children and Youth (RDCY) is excited to share its Strategic Investment Plan (available here). 

Following months of interviews, focus groups, surveys, and community forums, RDCY and Public Works have compiled data, comments, and priority areas that address the needs and gaps in service for Richmond and North Richmond youth. 

Department staff presented the Strategic Investment Plan to the Oversight Board on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Strategic Investment Plan

Document about the RFCY 2025 -2028 STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN.

Community Needs Assessment Report Now Available!

The Richmond Department of Children and Youth (RDCY) is excited to share its Community Needs Assessment Report. Following months of interviews, focus groups, surveys, and community forums, RDCY and Public Works have compiled data, comments, and emerging themes that address the needs and gaps in service for Richmond and North Richmond youth.

RDCY staff would like to thank all community partners for their feedback! If you have any questions, please contact us at youth@ci.richmond.ca.us  or 510-620-6523.

Document about RCFY COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT
  1. Vision and Guiding Principles

The Department of Children and Youth is committed to incorporating community voice and has created a vision and set of guiding principles for the Community Needs Assessment. 

Vision Statement

The City of Richmond’s Department of Children and Youth will implement a needs assessment and strategic planning process that honors community voice, including a diverse range of youth and adults alike to develop a comprehensive, equitable investment plan that reflects community vision.

Guiding Principles

  • Community assets are our core strengths
  • Richmond residents are experts in their lived experience and have valuable insight to share
  • We center the needs and dreams of children and youth
  • We value collaboration and shared ownership
  • We believe considerations of race and equity are critical to this process
  • We will be inclusive of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender expressions, languages, and abilities/disabilities
  • We will communicate in a way that is accessible and easy to understand
  • We believe all voices should contribute and encourage participants to bring their full, authentic selves to this process
  • We believe it is important to be (1) innovative and flexible and (2) transparent and accountable 
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