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

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

Life Skills Education
Social Clubs/Events
Return to Education Support
Food Pantries
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Computer Access Aids
General Clothing Donation Programs
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Student Financial Aid
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Laundry Facilities
Continuing Education
Food Donation Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Housing Advocacy Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Workshops/Symposiums
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Women's Support Groups
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals step down from locked care
El Dorado Center (EDC) is a community-based, short-term treatment program for individuals who may be stepping down from locked care. An intensive, structured residential program, EDC is an unlocked, home-like environment facilitating the healing process in preparation for transitioning back to community living. Our staff provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, structured activities, community outings, and assistance with independent living skills and connecting to the community. A registered nurse is on staff and a County psychiatrist is available for medication monitoring and management.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
In Person Crisis Intervention
Drug Related Crisis Intervention
Alcohol Related Crisis Intervention
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Santa Cruz Residential Recovery offers a 30-bed co-ed residential program, serving clients for 30-90 days, based on individual needs. Staffed by a highly skilled and trained team, certified clinicians help clients focusing on issues surrounding recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Program activities include evidence-based trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as focused individual and group counseling, pro-social life skill building, mindfulness and daily house meetings.

Categories

Life Skills Education
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Group Counseling
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Adult Residential Treatment Facilities
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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Homeless Employment Programs
Life Care Planning
Laundry Facilities
General Counseling Services
Education Advocacy Groups
General Education Advocacy
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Stress Management
Public Showers/Baths
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Children's Clothing
Youth Centers
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Housing Counseling
Housing Advocacy Groups
Return to Education Support
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Provides housing navigation and housing focused case management to young adults ages 18-24 who were formally in the Foster Care System. We provide one on one case management, housing navigation, resource connection, provide life skill training to obtain and maintain housing, along with mentorship and individualized planning.

Categories

Housing Counseling
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Life Skills Education
Provides information and referral on a wide range of topics related to disabilities.

-Information and Referral
-Advocacy
-Housing application assistance
-Transportation
-Personal Assistance Services
-Independent living skills training
-Peer support
-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Support Groups
-Outreach & education
-Assistive technology
-Benefits counseling
-Supportive Services for veterans and families
-Supports clients prepare for a disaster event

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

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Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Mental Health Information/Education
Assistive Technology Information
General Counseling Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Provides a variety of diagnostic and prevention services to help those affected by severe autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, uncontrolled seizures and other developmental disabilities. Services include;
  • Case management and service coordination including planning, goal setting, residential placement, respite help, medical services, therapies, parenting classes, independent living skills training, mobility training and more.
  • Early intervention services for young children (age 0-3) with developmental disabilities may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, infant development programs, behavior modification and respite care.
  • School age services are provided for children and youth (age 3- 22). Offers assistance accessing generic resources, advocacy at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, respite and camp, day care, residential placement, behavior modification and adaptive skills training.

Adults' services revolve around community inclusion, self-determination, and independence. Services deemed appropriate to meet an individual's needs may include
  • Assistance accessing community resources or entitlements such as SSI, day programs, supported employment, independent living skills training, supported living services, residential care home placement, respite, behavior modification, adaptive skills training and competency training (for court-related issues).
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare

Categories

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Pediatric Developmental Screening
Out of Home Respite Care
General Mental Health Information/Education
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Case/Care Management
Parenting Skills Classes
Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing
Provides information and referral on a wide range of topics related to disabilities.

-Information and Referral
-Advocacy
-Housing application assistance
-Transportation
-Personal Assistance Services
-Independent living skills training
-Peer support
-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Support Groups
-Outreach & education
-Assistive technology
-Benefits counseling
-Supportive Services for veterans and families
-Supports clients prepare for a disaster event

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Mental Health Information/Education
Assistive Technology Information
General Counseling Services
General Benefits and Services Assistance