YOUTH PROBATION DIVERSION PROGRAM - ENCOMPASS ASCEND | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
YOUTH PROBATION DIVERSION PROGRAM - ENCOMPASS ASCEND
Eligibility
Referrals from County Office of Education
Hours
Mon 9am - 5pm
Tue 9am - 5pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am - 5pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
(831) 469-1700
Voice
Website
https://www.encompasscs.org/Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Call to apply
Service area
Santa Cruz County, California
The STAR program provides support to youth who are exiting Probation-based placements and returning to a family-based home environment. The program's vision is for youth to transition home successfully by engaging in school and/or work and avoid future justice system involvement.
Encompass STAR staff partner with Santa Cruz County Juvenile Probation, Positive Discipline, and Conflict Resolution Center to create robust transition plans and increase parental capacity to care for and address the needs of children involved in the justice system.
Encompass staff are bilingual and focus on the whole family. Linkages include mental health and drug/alcohol counseling, employment resources, academic support, and pro-social activities.
Last assured
02/26/2026
Providing organization
ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Encompass is the largest nonprofit health and human services organization in Santa Cruz County, providing mental health, housing support, early education, and substance use recovery services to youth, families, and adults for over 50 years. These homes provide affordable and comfortable living for individuals and families.