THE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES KINSHIP PROGRAM | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES

THE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES KINSHIP PROGRAM

The Family & Children's Services Kinship program is the temporary placement of children in a safe, nurturing family environment with relatives or extended family members, when their parents cannot care for them. If possible, foster children are returned to their birth families, or through adoption, placed permanently with another family. Kinship care provides 24-hour care until the child can be reunited with his/her parents or adopted by another family.

Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/KinshipCare/WhatisKinshipCare

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child sexual abuse/assault

Survivors/victims services: Case manager.

Physical Address

1400 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours

Mon 8am - 5pm; Tue 8am - 5pm; Wed 8am - 5pm; Thu 8am - 5pm; Fri 8am - 5pm;

Voice

(831) 345-2700

Other | orientation registration line

Application process

Call or visit

Fee

Fees may vary

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Agency info

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Family & Children's Services provides services to children who have been abused or neglected, or are at risk of abuse or neglect, with a focus on child safety, child and family well-being and permanent homes for children. We work collaboratively with many local agencies and community partners to support and strengthen families and keep children safe in Santa Cruz County.