SCAYD - Sonoma County Adult & Youth Development

SCAYD was founded in 1982 by a group of community-dedicated citizens who wanted to make sure that support services for children, teens, and families would be accessible and available in the community. Built upon strong partnerships with city governments, the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District and the Sonoma County Health and Human Services Departments, SCAYD is THE Family Resource Center of Cotati-Rohnert Park and surrounding communities; our primary service area extends from Santa Rosa south to Penngrove and east and west of the Highway 101 corridor. SCAYD has long been a guiding light and active force within the community for the development of healthy youth and assistance for all individuals and families in need of a helping hand.

Our mission is to help all people in need within the community reach their greatest potential for self-sufficiency and well-being.

SCAYD is in alignment with Sonoma County Upstream Investments and offers support services to families who are struggling with any of numerous socio-economic and/or mental health problems. Services include Counseling, Family Advocacy, Substance Abuse Prevention Services, Parent Education, Anger Management workshops, Latino Outreach Services, Youth Education & Employment Services, Emergency Rental Assistance, as well as other support services.

We value our connection to the community we service and we are one of the primary hubs of the interdependent continuum of services in Sonoma County. All individuals and families are able to access and connect with resources and opportunities that promote healthy, sustainable lives and build a strong, thriving community.

How Can We Help?

Can my School Counselor refer me to Counseling programs?
A.) YES. Youth can self-refer, and of course parents, teachers and private therapists can also refer them to SCAYD. SCAYD is also in the process of designing afterschool programs - we'd love to know if you're interested and what you might like to see. The vision at present is for a bilingual "Homework Club" from 3 - 5:30 at one or more locations throughout the CRPUSD district with qualified tutors and counselors on hand. In addition, there will be Enrichment Programs offered at an affordable sliding-scale fee. The enrichment programs will include 1) a Math/Science focus; 2) a Nutrition/Exercise focus; and 3) a College Prep Guidance offering, specifically focused upon students' self-perceptions with respect to readiness for preparing to enter college (assistance with standardized test-taking, help with Financial Aid forms, and for completing college entrance applications. Stay tuned and don't hesitate to let us know of your interest and your ideas!

My family lives in Cotati. What areas do you provide services?
A.) SCAYD provides comprehensive, integrated services and assistance programs to all who are in need within our community; this includes Rohnert Park and Cotati where we are centralized, and extends to those in need from throughout the county (for client convenience, this especially includes the areas of South Santa Rosa to the north and Penngrove to the south. Our individual and family counseling, family advocacy and support services, youth education and employment services are available to all.

I am looking for a job and am 17 years old. Do you have any education or employment services?
A.) We offer assistance with career resources, job search tools and strategies for ages 16 through 21. Available Job listings and applications are ready for you. Contact our Youth Education & Employment Specialists now...

My family has fallen on financial difficulties and are at risk of becoming homeless. Can you help us?
A.) Through a partnership with the City of Rohnert Park, SCAYD offers one-time financial assistance with rent or deposit to eligible families. With support from another number of funders, we are also able to offer motel vouchers for short-term emergency shelter, food, and utility bill assistance.