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

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

THE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES KINSHIP PROGRAM

address

1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Eligibility

Open to children who cannot safely remain in the care of their parents.

Hours

Mon 8am - 5pm Tue 8am - 5pm Wed 8am - 5pm Thu 8am - 5pm Fri 8am - 5pm
(831) 345-2700

Voice

·

Main | Main Number

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit

Fees

Fees vary

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Provides temporary placement of children in a safe, nurturing family environment with relatives or extended family members, when their parents cannot care for them. Offers care until the child can be reunited with his/her parents or adopted by another family. If possible, foster children are returned to their birth families, or through adoption, placed permanently with another family.

Last assured

07/31/2026

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ-HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT-FAMILY & CHILDREN

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.