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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

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Social Clubs/Events
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Employment Preparation
Continuing Education
General Clothing Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Women's Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Computer Access Aids
Student Financial Aid
Workshops/Symposiums
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Food Pantries
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Laundry Facilities
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth Employment Programs
Life Skills Education
Return to Education Support
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Housing Advocacy Groups
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in colleges and universities. AVID students enroll in college preparatory classes and in an AVID elective class.

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School Readiness Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Sueos provides job readiness, career development, paid work experience/internships, academic support, and other supportive services to eligible youth in Santa Cruz County.

Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training.

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Banking and Financial Services
Academic Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Student Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid Offices
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Technical/Trade Schools
Youth Development
Tutoring Services
Youth Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Career Entrance Examinations
Personal Financial Counseling
Financial Literacy Training
We provide work-based learning opportunities like expos, panels, guest speakers and more to elementary, middle, and high school students as well as internships for post-secondary students. Students get to explore a variety of career options and interact with professionals currently working in the industry. We provide real-world exposure and connect youth to adults who can assist youth with finding their path. Nothing is more valuable than hands-on experience. Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Job/Internship Placement, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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Youth Development
Youth Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Centers
These services include work skills development, community engagement, job readiness, placement and retention assistance, youth leadership training, and work skills crews. The Alcance program serves youth with employment services, tutoring, mentorship, and community Engagement. Academic Advising, Behaviorial & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

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Homeless Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Employment Preparation
Occupation Related Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Return to Education Support
Youth Development
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Veteran Employment Programs
Leadership Development
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
We provide resources and services to empower youth ages 15-24 who have or have had experiences with foster care placement, juvenile justice, homelessness/housing instability, or trauma related to being a victim of a crime. TAY also offers counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource center, and subsidized supportive housing.

Behavioral & Mental Health Services.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

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Housing Advocacy Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
General Counseling Services
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Housing Counseling
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Life Care Planning
Life Skills Education
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Continuing Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
General Education Advocacy
Laundry Facilities
Youth Employment Programs
Public Showers/Baths
Youth Centers
Stress Management
Employment Preparation
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Children's Clothing
Education Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups
Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas
Financial Services: job search; rental assistance
Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes:
Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization.

Serve victims/survivors who are:
Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Tutoring Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Child Abuse Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Rent Payment Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Offers various types of Christian-oriented residential summer camps for youth. Activities including swimming, hiking, archery, volleyball, basketball, softball, treasure hunts, creek walking, nightly campfires, sing-a-longs and skits, arts and crafts, nature study, Native American Indian lore, and leadership training.

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Camp Referrals
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Development
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Day Camps
Places youths (age 11-15) with local non-profit agencies and provides practical career experience, increased awareness of community needs and encourages the spirit of volunteerism. Leadership seminars and field trips are also offered weekly.

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Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Development
Youth Employment Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Extended learning runs after school, summer school and credit recovery programs for PVUSD. Academic Advising, Behaviorial & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Job/Internship Placement, Physical Health/Nutrition Education, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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Advocacy
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Tutoring Services
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
Study Skills Assistance
Youth Work Permits
Youth Development
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Social Skills Training
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Centers
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Academic Counseling
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Family Literacy Programs
Life Skills Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
Youth Violence Prevention
Workforce development. Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Job/Internship Placement, Technology Support Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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Assistive Technology Information
Youth Employment Programs
Education Advocacy Groups
Technical/Trade Schools
Employment Preparation
Youth Development
Youth/Student Support Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Career Entrance Examinations
Youth Centers
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Advocacy
Job Finding Assistance

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

Categories

Social Clubs/Events
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Employment Preparation
Continuing Education
General Clothing Donation Programs
Food Donation Programs
Women's Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Computer Access Aids
Student Financial Aid
Workshops/Symposiums
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Food Pantries
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Laundry Facilities
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth Employment Programs
Life Skills Education
Return to Education Support
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Housing Advocacy Groups
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in colleges and universities. AVID students enroll in college preparatory classes and in an AVID elective class.

Categories

School Readiness Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Identify and connect unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth and young adults (ages 15-24) to the individualized services they need to thrive, including Coordinated Entry, referrals, and individualized plans and case management to achieve housing, education, and/or employment support network goals.

Academic Advising, Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

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Education Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education
Housing Advocacy Groups
Life Skills Education
Housing Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth Literacy Programs
Return to Education Support
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Centers
CASH ASSISTANCE: Monthly cash aid based on family size and income

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Child Care (if eligible), Transportation Assistance, Work Supports (i.e., clothing, tools), Education Assistance (i.e., GED, vocational programs), incentives (i.e., good grades for youth)

PREVENTION PROGRAMS: Native American Culture and Tradition classes (i.e., beading, and basket making), Healthy Relationships classes, Family Formation activities, Literacy classes, Fitness classes, Parenting classes, Youth Empowerment Classes, Job Development

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Child Care Providers
Co-Parenting Workshops
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Literacy Programs
Adult Basic Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Youth Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Life Skills Education
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Employment Preparation
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups
Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas
Financial Services: job search; rental assistance
Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes:
Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization.

Serve victims/survivors who are:
Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Tutoring Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Child Abuse Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Rent Payment Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Crime Witness Support
Administers the following services: Regional Occupational Programs, Santa Cruz County Outdoor School, Santa Cruz County Special Education and Child Development Resource Center. Also administers the Juvenile Hall and Community Schools, Alternative Education Programs, Academic Contests, Teacher Training and Staff Development.

Develop leadership skills in students

Youth Services: Community Advocacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio-Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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Special Education Assessment
Advocacy
School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs
Special Education
School Districts
Alternative Schools
Youth Employment Programs
Special Education Advocacy
Migrant Education Programs
Youth Development
Jvenes SANOS is a youth advocacy and leadership program based in Watsonville, California. Jvenes SANOS strives to empower, educate, and raise awareness about youth mental health within the community. Jvenes SANOS works to build an environment that embraces a culture of health and wellness by cultivating peer-to-peer conversations regarding mental wellness and promoting hope, resiliency and healing.

Members meet weekly to
- participate in fun and interactive activities
- build community
- discuss projects and updates
- work together towards reaching our goals
- participate in College and Career readiness activities

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition; Experiencing Nature; Physical Activity; Supportive Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness Practices

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Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth Development
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Centers
Services Include:
Unemployment Assistance (UI application/access point)
OSHA Training
OJT On-the -job training opportunities
On site Job readiness training/Job placement assistance
Vocational English as a second language (VESL)/GED Preparation


Housing Assistance

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Finding Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Housing Counseling
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Physical Examinations
Employment Preparation
Financial Literacy Training
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Personal Financial Counseling
We provide work-based learning opportunities like expos, panels, guest speakers and more to elementary, middle, and high school students as well as internships for post-secondary students. Students get to explore a variety of career options and interact with professionals currently working in the industry. We provide real-world exposure and connect youth to adults who can assist youth with finding their path. Nothing is more valuable than hands-on experience. Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Job/Internship Placement, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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Youth Development
Youth Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Centers
Identify and connect unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth and young adults (ages 15-24) to the individualized services they need to thrive, including Coordinated Entry, referrals, and individualized plans and case management to achieve housing, education, and/or employment support network goals.

Academic Advising, Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

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Education Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education
Housing Advocacy Groups
Life Skills Education
Housing Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth Literacy Programs
Return to Education Support
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Centers

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


Youth Resources: Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

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