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Treatment Focus: Helping individuals maintain sobriety and transition to independent living
Casa Pacific is part of an innovative project centered around work and meaningful daily activities, as the core of the co-occurring disorders treatment approach. Residents attend the Community Connection's Mariposa Center to learn vocational skills and participate in various volunteer jobs, or they participate in the Community Action Board's Alcanse work crew. Other activities include socialization, recreation, accessing community resources, on-site recovery meetings and individualized attention to assist residents in maintaining sobriety, reaching their personal goals, and transitioning into independent community living

Categories

Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Employment Preparation
Job Finding Assistance
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Homeless Employment Programs

Provides transitional employment, job training and support services in a community-supported organic garden and related work enterprises. On-the-job training program is up to one year. Each participants works a consistent schedule and must set and work toward goals for shelter, education and/or employment. Offers a lecture series during the growing season and a retail store that sells products from the farm.

Categories

Employment Preparation
Outdoor Environmental Education
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Organizational Training Services

Services offer:

  • Clothes and Food Stipends
  • Case Management for vital documentation, public benefits (Calfresh, general assistance, SSI, SSDI), employment (Job Finding) , and housing navigation.
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Donations: Clothing, hygiene supplies, blankets


Categories

General Clothing Donation Programs
Social Security Retirement Benefits
Work Clothing
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Birth Certificates
Social Security Disability Insurance
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Homeless Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Work Clothing Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Physical Examinations
Food Pantries
Housing Counseling
Social Security Numbers
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
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

Categories

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

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

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

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

Categories

Crime Victim Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Rent Payment Assistance
Child Abuse Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Job Finding Assistance
Tutoring Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Witness Support

Provides transitional employment, job training and support services in a community-supported organic garden and related work enterprises. On-the-job training program is up to one year. Each participants works a consistent schedule and must set and work toward goals for shelter, education and/or employment. Offers a lecture series during the growing season and a retail store that sells products from the farm.

Categories

Employment Preparation
Outdoor Environmental Education
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Organizational Training Services

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

Categories

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

Categories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Categories

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