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<br />. Collaborative decision-making <br /> <br />Background on the Sequoia Teen Resource Center <br /> <br />In March 2001, Redwood City 2020, Sequoia Union High School District and San <br />Mateo Medical Center began planning to bring integrated health and wellness <br />services to the student population of Sequoia Union High School District, with <br />additional targeted services to Sequoia High School. This school, which serves <br />about 80% of Redwood City School District graduates, is one of the higher need <br />campuses within the school district. During the planning process, a student <br />survey was conducted at Sequoia High School to identify the needs. The survey, <br />along with population level data, found that sexually transmitted disease (STD) <br />services and prevention education, pregnancy prevention, prenatal care, case <br />management and mental health services were needed. In addition, students <br />requested more engaging activities during and after the school hours that were <br />age appropriate and would promote youth leadership. After several years of <br />planning, procuring funding and facilities, establishing partnerships and hiring <br />staff, two centers, the Sequoia Teen Resource Center (August 2004) and the <br />Sequoia Wellness Center (August 2003) were launched. <br /> <br />Mission <br />The Sequoia Teen Resource Center, centrally located on the Sequoia campus, <br />provides free and confidential services to help students increase their academic <br />performance, improve behavior and personal relationships, make positive <br />decisions and set future goals. The Center teaches youth skills and provides <br />them with opportunities to make changes in their personal lives, in their <br />families, at school, and in the community. <br /> <br />Partners <br />Currently, the follOWing partners provide staff to the Teen Resource Center: <br />)0> Redwood City 2020 <br />)0> Youth and Family Enrichment Services <br />)0> Human Service Agency <br />)0> Sequoia District Teen Wellness Center provides access to medical services <br /> <br />Sequoia Interagency Collaborative <br />The collaborative consists of members from city and county agencies, the <br />school district, community agencies and non-profits. The Collaborative meets <br />quarterly to guide STRC's work, provide support and resources, address <br />emerging concerns/issues and initiate potential partnerships. The following are <br />current members: <br /> <br />. Redwood City 2020 <br />. Teen Pregnancy Coalition <br />. Human Service Agency <br />. John W. Gardner Center <br />. Sequoia District Teen <br />Wellness Center <br />. YMCA <br /> <br />. Youth and Family Enrichment <br />Services <br />. Youth Leadership Institute <br />. Peninsula Conflict Resolution <br />Center <br />. Redwood City Parks and <br />Recreation <br /> <br />4 <br />