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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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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Stress Management
Laundry Facilities
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Housing Advocacy Groups
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Life Care Planning
Youth Centers
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Life Skills Education
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Employment Preparation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Housing Counseling
Homeless Employment Programs
Children's Clothing
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Public Showers/Baths
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Youth Employment Programs
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
General Counseling Services
Continuing Education
General Education Advocacy
Education Advocacy Groups

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

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Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Public Access Computers/Tools
Homeless Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Entrance Examinations
Employment Preparation
Youth Work Permits
Social Skills Training
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Job Finding Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Fairs/Exhibitions
Veteran Employment Programs

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

Categories

Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Public Access Computers/Tools
Homeless Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Entrance Examinations
Employment Preparation
Youth Work Permits
Social Skills Training
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Job Finding Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Fairs/Exhibitions
Veteran Employment 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.

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

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Youth Violence Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Community interest enrichment classes outside of the mandated California Department of Adult Education supported by fees.

Categories

Computer Literacy Training Programs
Typing Classes
Education Discrimination Assistance
Study Skills Assistance
Return to Education Support
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

Categories

Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Public Access Computers/Tools
Homeless Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Entrance Examinations
Employment Preparation
Youth Work Permits
Social Skills Training
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Job Finding Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Fairs/Exhibitions
Veteran Employment Programs
Operates a career center where people can have access to computers, fax, copy machines, online job banks, job posting boards, job search assistance, resume assistance, job fairs, computer and typing testing and certification, referrals and information on local resources. Vocational rehabilitation service is described separately.

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Return to Education Support
Continuing Education
Debt Consolidation Services
Public Internet Access Sites
Employment Preparation
General Education Advocacy
Life Skills Education
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Education Advocacy Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Public Access Computers/Tools

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.

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

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Development
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Youth Violence Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Community interest enrichment classes outside of the mandated California Department of Adult Education supported by fees.

Categories

Computer Literacy Training Programs
Typing Classes
Education Discrimination Assistance
Study Skills Assistance
Return to Education Support
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
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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Leadership Development
Veteran Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
Return to Education Support
Youth Development
Occupation Related Support Groups
Homeless Employment Programs
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Community interest enrichment classes outside of the mandated California Department of Adult Education supported by fees.

Categories

Computer Literacy Training Programs
Typing Classes
Education Discrimination Assistance
Study Skills Assistance
Return to Education Support
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
We provide career/educational services as well as emergency, mental health, and supportive assistance for families and individuals ages 14 years and older. We support Native American, Alaskan native, and Native Hawaiian low-income individuals and families.

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Return to Education Support
Special Education Advocacy
Adult Basic Education
Native American General Assistance
General Mental Health Information/Education
General Education Advocacy
Native American Traditional Healing
Career Entrance Examinations
General Counseling Services

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

Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Women's Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Student Financial Aid
Laundry Facilities
Workshops/Symposiums
Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Employment Preparation
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Life Skills Education
Food Pantries
Continuing Education
General Clothing Donation Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Food Donation Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter

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

Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Women's Support Groups
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Student Financial Aid
Laundry Facilities
Workshops/Symposiums
Return to Education Support
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Employment Preparation
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Life Skills Education
Food Pantries
Continuing Education
General Clothing Donation Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Food Donation Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter