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GROWING TOGETHER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

GROWING TOGETHER

Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

What's Here

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development

GROWING TOGETHER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

GROWING TOGETHER

Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

What's Here

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Parent Support Groups
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Dance Performances
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Dance Instruction
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Cultural Heritage Groups

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Parent Support Groups
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Dance Performances
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Dance Instruction
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Cultural Heritage Groups

GROWING TOGETHER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

GROWING TOGETHER

Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

What's Here

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Guidance
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups

PACIFIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PACIFIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PACIFIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pacific Elementary School serves approximately 175 preschool through sixth-grade children. It also includes free morning preschool for income-qualified families.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

School Districts
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Elementary Schools
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
Child Guidance

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Guidance
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups

GROWING TOGETHER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

GROWING TOGETHER

Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

What's Here

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Guidance
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Guidance
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups

LA MANZANA COMMUNITY RESOURCES | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

LA MANZANA COMMUNITY RESOURCES

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

What's Here

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Parenting Materials
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Food Pantries
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Summer Food Service Programs
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Directory Assistance
Brown Bag Food Programs
Nutrition Education
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Food Donation Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
TANF
Food Stamps/SNAP
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Co-Parenting Workshops
Food Safety Education
Disability Related Parenting Programs
General Health Education Programs
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Parenting Skills Classes

PARENTING FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES | POSITIVE DISCIPLINE COMMUNITY RESOURCES

PARENTING FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES

Offers ongoing class series (attend one or all sessions), workshops, trainings, support groups

What's Here

Workshops/Symposiums
Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Rights Classes
Co-Parenting Workshops
Youth Development
Child Custody/Support Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Parenting Materials
Child Abuse Support Groups

GROWING TOGETHER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

GROWING TOGETHER

Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

What's Here

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development

ENCOMPASS HEAD START | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

ENCOMPASS HEAD START

Early Head Start offers a home visiting program for pregnant women and children 0-3, and a center-base option for children 0-3 years. Both programs support children and families during the very first stages of life to build a strong foundation for growth and learning. Services are offered throughout Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville, Freedom, and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Head Start offers a part-day (3 1/2 hours) and extended day (6 hours) preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5. We focus on supporting children and families to be ready for school by providing opportunities for social and emotional growth; focusing on physical, mental, and dental health; and partnering closely with parents and families. Classes are offered at 16 centers located throughout Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

State Pre-K (CSPP) offers high quality early education and support services for eligible children 3-5 and their families.

What's Here

Early Head Start
Parent Support Groups
Head Start
Parent/Child Activity Groups

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Guidance
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

EARLY EDUCATION DIVISION

The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Infant and Child Safety Education
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Guidance
Preschools
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
Parent Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups

FARM DISCOVERY AT LIVE EARTH | FARM DISCOVERY AT LIVE EARTH

FARM DISCOVERY AT LIVE EARTH

Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Camp Referrals
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Hiking
Guided Imagery
Nutrition Education
Brown Bag Food Programs
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Leadership Development
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth Development

MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS | MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS

MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS

For Boys and Young men
Teaching and supporting boys in discovery and journey from boyhood to manhood with guidance, coaching, and mentorship grounded in 41 developmental assets, youth leadership development, social-emotional and healthy masculinity

For men
Support men in their journey through manhood and couple relationships by developing a healthy masculinity and relationship

For dads
Supporting father involvement, fatherhood and co-parenting for the well-being of children


Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

What's Here

Advocacy
Youth Centers
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Youth Literacy Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Recreation Centers
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth Development
Parent Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
General Counseling Services