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LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

TRIBAL TANF | NORTH FORK RANCHERIA TIBRAL TANF

TRIBAL TANF

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

What's Here

Vocational/Trade High Schools
Adult Basic Education
Employment Preparation
Parenting Skills Classes
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Life Skills Education
Child Care Providers
Youth Literacy Programs
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Co-Parenting Workshops

JOVENES SANOS | UNITED WAY OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

JOVENES SANOS

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

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

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

What's Here

Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Development
Youth Centers
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth Employment Programs

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

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

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

YOUTH SERVICES | BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

YOUTH SERVICES

Provides daily supervised programs after school and all day during holidays and summer vacations. Full-time professional leadership is supplemented by part-time workers and volunteers. Offers programs in five areas of youth development; education and career development, leadership development, health and life skills, art and sports, and recreation.

Youth Services: Academic Support, Health and Wellness, Social-Emotional Support, Youth Leadership


Stress Buters: Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Advocacy
Nutrition Assessment Services
Nutrition Education
Youth Development
Recreation Centers
Youth Centers
Tutoring Services
General Recreational Activities/Sports

CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Trains volunteers to work with children who have been removed from their homes, declared dependents of the court due to abuse, neglect or abandonment and placed in foster care.

Court Appointed Special Advocates work for a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as sworn officers of the court to advocate for children. Advocates receive an initial 35 hours of training and volunteer 10-15 hours per month on behalf of one child. The volunteer advocates on behalf of the child until the case is resolved.

Youth Services: Academic Support, Career Exploration and Development, Health and Wellness, Social-Emotional Support, Youth Leadership.

Stress Busters:
Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships (Foster Youth Only)

What's Here

Guardians ad Litem
Career Entrance Examinations
Cultural Heritage Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Academic Counseling
Youth Development
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Advocacy
Tutoring Services

LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Services include workforce and job development, education and computer literacy, mental health counseling, assessment and linkage to substance use disorder treatment, parenting and family involvement, social services navigation, domestic violence, anger management, and social skills classes, and linkage to shelter and housing support.

Introduction: The Juvenile Services Division is responsible for the intake, investigation, pre and post adjudication services which include alternatives to detention programs and community supervision, out-of-home placement, and prevention of out of home placement for juveniles referred to the Probation Department.

What's Here

General Crime Victim Assistance
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Probation/Parole Violations Reporting
Adult Probation
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Juvenile Probation
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Ex-Offender Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs

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

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

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER TEAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH | AZTECAS YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMY

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER TEAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

Offers at-risk youth who struggle with gangs, violence and poverty a chance to learn to play high-level soccer as a unified team. With the support of coaches as well as peer and adult mentors, players develop healthy lifestyles that promote positive relationships with family and friends, career and life skills, and continuing education.

Stress Busters: Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

What's Here

Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth/Student Support Groups
Soccer
Gang Programs
Youth Development
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education

YOUTH SERVICES | BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

YOUTH SERVICES

Provides daily supervised programs after school and all day during holidays and summer vacations. Full-time professional leadership is supplemented by part-time workers and volunteers. Offers programs in five areas of youth development; education and career development, leadership development, health and life skills, art and sports, and recreation.

Youth Services: Academic Support, Health and Wellness, Social-Emotional Support, Youth Leadership


Stress Buters: Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships.

What's Here

Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Advocacy
Nutrition Assessment Services
Nutrition Education
Youth Development
Recreation Centers
Youth Centers
Tutoring Services
General Recreational Activities/Sports

COMMUNITY BIKE COLLECTIVE | COMMUNITY BIKE COLLECTIVE

COMMUNITY BIKE COLLECTIVE

Community Bike Collective breaks down barriers for people who would like to enjoy the physical and emotional benefits of bike riding. We do this primarily through two programs, a Ride Program and a Bike Giveaway Program.

The Bike Program:
We provide participants with everything they need to have a safe, fun experience riding a mountain bike in the great outdoors, all at no cost to them! Everyone is fit individually with a bike and helmet then we head out to ride the trails. We offer skills instruction, moral support and encouragement. Participants explore the wonder of nature, the challenges of bike riding and the joy of friends and community!

The Bike Giveaway Program:
We accept donations of used bikes, fix them, and give them to a deserving new home - 700 bikes since this program began.

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

What's Here

General Recreational Activities/Sports
Cultural Heritage Groups
Advocacy
Nutrition Education
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Youth Development
Family Literacy Programs

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM

The CalFresh Healthy Living program provides nutrition and fitness education for youth and parents/adults, in schools and community organizations. We convene community partners with a focus on south county to address healthy eating and active living through changes in policies, systems and environments. Current work addresses food insecurity (FoodRx), access to parks (ParksRx), and parent education.. Physical Health/Nutrition Education.

Stress Busters: Mental Health and Balanced Nutrition

Youth Services: HEALTH & WELLNESS

What's Here

Food Stamps/SNAP
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Assessment Services
Youth Development

SOCCER CAMP | AZTECAS YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMY

SOCCER CAMP

Offers 1-week camps teaching soccer skills, good health and good sportsmanship.
Soccer team players 'give back' during camps: they are trained to become the trainers for young campers.

What's Here

Gang Programs
Youth Development
Soccer
Day Camps
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion

LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Services include workforce and job development, education and computer literacy, mental health counseling, assessment and linkage to substance use disorder treatment, parenting and family involvement, social services navigation, domestic violence, anger management, and social skills classes, and linkage to shelter and housing support.

Introduction: The Juvenile Services Division is responsible for the intake, investigation, pre and post adjudication services which include alternatives to detention programs and community supervision, out-of-home placement, and prevention of out of home placement for juveniles referred to the Probation Department.

What's Here

General Crime Victim Assistance
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Probation/Parole Violations Reporting
Adult Probation
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Juvenile Probation
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Ex-Offender Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs

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

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

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

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

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

Provides quality care and early education to infant, toddler, and preschool age children.

Referral to mental/behavioral health care if necessary, Promoting parenting efficacy, resilience, attachment, and family bonds, including reducing family violence, Using redirection and de-escalation tactics, Identify local resources that are available for referral for ACE prevention and toxic stress mitigation, ECE curriculum on self-care and self-regulation.

Supportive relationships with patients, caregivers, and family members, Early childhood development support services, Referrals, Referral to other government and social service programs (e.g., for financial, food security, housing, etc.), Create opportunities for mentoring with caring adults (teachers, coaches, mentors), Early intervention services and supports, Parent education regarding child development, Early childhood development enrichment, Early childhood development including preschool enrichment.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity

What's Here

Early Literacy Development Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Nutrition Education
Social Skills Training
Gardening/Landscaping Instruction
Therapy Referrals
Nutrition Assessment Services
Youth Literacy Programs
Music Instruction
Outdoor Environmental Education

LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

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

What's Here

Family Literacy Programs
Public Libraries
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
Tutoring Services
Assistive Technology Information
Career Entrance Examinations
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent Support Groups
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
General Counseling Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Women's Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Youth Literacy Programs
Nutrition Education
Advocacy
Youth Development
Public Internet Access Sites
Adult Literacy Programs

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

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