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Provides information and referrals, mutual support groups, educational classes, care consultations, and community resources. Offers a 24/7 helpline to deliver emotional comfort and practical guidance.

Provides benefit information and application assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors. Helps with the following:

. Compensation for service connected disabilities

. Education benefits (application and information)

. Home loan (application and information for Certificate of Eligibility)

. Pension for wartime veterans with non-service connected disabilities (income-based)

. VA healthcare (application and information)

. Veteran readiness and employment

Claims services for widows or dependent children of veterans, including burial benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension for non-service connected benefits (income-based), education benefits, proceeds from VA life insurance policies

Claims services for parents of veterans, including burial benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (income-based), and proceeds from VA life insurance policies

Provides court-appointed conservatorship management for individuals substantially unable to care for themselves or manage financial resources. Assesses eligibility and coordinates personal care, estate management, and protective services to secure stable living conditions and mitigate fraud or undue influence.

Provides adult day health care to promote independence and prevent institutional placement. Offers health monitoring, care coordination, family support, therapeutic activities, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Administers dietary consultations, program transportation, and daily meals.

Provides financial assistance in the form of a loan to low- or no-income adults to meet basic needs for housing, utilities, personal items, and transportation. Offers supportive aid to unemployed individuals, disabled individuals awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit awards, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Provides 24/7 hotline to report elder or dependent adult abuse. Receives and investigates reports of abuse or neglect related to seniors (age 60 and older) or dependent adults (age 18-59 including self-neglect. Based on assessment, staff develop a plan to protect the rights, interests, safety, and welfare of client.

Provides safety and protection for adults who are experiencing or are at risk of:

- Physical injury

• Sexual abuse
• Poor nutrition
• Dehydration
• Untreated medical conditions
• Misuse of medicines
• Abandonment or general neglect

Helps low-income older adults and people with disabilities stay in their homes by helping them pay for support services. Services include:

-Light domestic help

-Non-medical personal care

-Assistance to and from medical appointments

PARENTING: Provides positive parenting educational classes, support groups, and individual coaching sessions. Administers free summer lunches for children.

FOOD: Provides food distribution services to community members.

MENTAL HEALTH: Offers free mental health counseling, advocacy, and emotional support for youth, families, and individuals. Assists participants with developing healthy coping mechanisms and stress management techniques.

LEGAL AND HOUSING: Provides comprehensive housing rights education, personalized case management, advocacy, and counseling for tenants and landlords. Offers mediation, legal case evaluations, document preparation, and representation to resolve housing disputes and evictions.

STORM RECOVERY: Administers storm recovery relief through financial assistance, clean-up tools, and disaster navigation. Provides federal housing navigation support to assist individuals with locating housing options, securing emergency rental assistance, and connecting to community resources.

PARENTING: Provides positive parenting educational classes, support groups, and individual coaching sessions. Administers free summer lunches for children.

FOOD: Provides food distribution services to community members.

MENTAL HEALTH: Offers free mental health counseling, advocacy, and emotional support for youth, families, and individuals. Assists participants with developing healthy coping mechanisms and stress management techniques.

LEGAL AND HOUSING: Provides comprehensive housing rights education, personalized case management, advocacy, and counseling for tenants and landlords. Offers mediation, legal case evaluations, document preparation, and representation to resolve housing disputes and evictions.

STORM RECOVERY: Administers storm recovery relief through financial assistance, clean-up tools, and disaster navigation. Provides federal housing navigation support to assist individuals with locating housing options, securing emergency rental assistance, and connecting to community resources.

Provides advocacy, case management, systems navigation, and mental health services for crime victims and survivors. Offers legal and immigration assistance, including support with court proceedings and documentation, alongside basic needs provisions. Administers educational support including tutoring and homework assistance.

Provides counseling and advocacy services to youth, families, and individuals. Helps participants develop healthy coping mechanisms and stress management techniques.

Provides housing navigation, individualized case management, and resource connections for young adults ages 18-24 who have experienced the foster care system. Offers life skills training to assist participants with obtaining and maintaining stable housing. Delivers mentorship and tailored transition planning to support long-term independence.

Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Also offers employment services and support services to help recipients become self-sufficient. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

Provides specialized comprehensive primary healthcare services tailored for infants, children, and adolescents. Services include well-child checkups, childhood immunizations, sports physical examinations, developmental screenings, and pediatric laboratory testing.

Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Also offers employment services and support services to help recipients become self-sufficient. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

Provides supplemental food assistance, emergency grocery packages, and nutritional support to low-income individuals and families in the community to mitigate food insecurity.

Provides positive parenting educational services, including seminars, workshops, and support groups, to strengthen family relationships and promote child development. Offers specialized individual coaching sessions and targeted parenting support to assist families with managing common childhood and behavioral challenges.

Provides free immunizations at participating retail pharmacies for program plan members. Connects individuals to local pharmacy locations to ensure access to preventative healthcare services.

Evaluates, investigates, and prosecutes consumer fraud and environmental law violations to secure consumer restitution, stop unfair business practices, and protect public health and the environment.

The Family & Children's Services Transition Age Youth (TAY) program serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 with a range of services to assist youth in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include: • The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. It assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals. • The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Youth are supported with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability necessary to succeed in independent living. Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/TransitionalAgeYout

The Family & Children's Services Transition Age Youth (TAY) program serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 with a range of services to assist youth in making a healthy transition to adulthood. Programs include counseling, skill-building, a drop-in center and subsidized supportive housing.

TAY programs include: • The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves current and former foster and probation placement youth age 15-21. It assists youth to develop independent living skills to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and includes services such as one-on-one counseling, assistance in obtaining ID cards, driving permits and licenses and workshops on topics that assist youth in achieving personal, education and vocational goals. • The Transitional Housing Program is a supportive housing program for former non-minor dependents and foster youth between the ages 18-24. Youth are supported with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability necessary to succeed in independent living. Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/TransitionalAgeYout

An individualized course of study based on assessment, schedule, and goals will be designed for each student enabling students to earn their high school diploma or pass the High School Equivalency exams while improving their skills for college or career training. Courses are offered in teacher-directed classrooms with a blend of online, direct and individualized instruction. Online distance learning is available in combination with classroom instruction.