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PROCESS AND RES~JLTS The development of the Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton was divided and organized into two phases: Phase i- Research Four subcommittees were established. Their purpose was to gather demographic data and public input related to ongoing services for youth, public attitudes, perceived needs, and existing and desired resources. The data and input would be used to identify recurring themes regarding the needs of youth and families. · Community Input Subcommittee - utilized public surveys, focus groups, community forums and interviews with citizens of all ages. · Demographics Subcommittee - gathered all pertinent and available data from L1.S. Census, Pleasanton Unified School District, Alameda County, State of California and community studies and sources. · Re~urce Inventory Subcommittee - undertook the mapping and determination of formal and informal youth and family-related community resources, i.~ parks and school facilities, commercial establishments, health resources, entertainment venues, etc. · Youth Input Subcommittee. conducted surveys, interviews and focus groups with students from Pleasanton's middle schools and high schools. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton Phase I subcommittees were assisted in the administration, conduction and execution of surveys, focus groups, community forums and community mapping day by numerous commu- nity leaders, professionals, citizens and students who volunteered to act as facilitators, scribes and information gatherers. Phase I final reports and data are contained in Volume II of the Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton. The Youth Master Plan of Pleasanton Subcommittees concluded their work in December, 1999. An analysis of the final subcommittee reports revealed five recurring themes: * Child Care and Supervised Youth Activities e Healthy Youth and Families · Intergenerational Relationships · lobs and Leadership · Communication and Coordination