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Community Mediation program helps people solve interpersonal conflicts such as those between family, neighbors, housemates, homeowner associations, and more.
CRC-neutral mediators guide participants through a mediation process that includes identifying problems, clarifying concerns and perspectives, developing options and reaching mutually beneficial agreements.
Addressing LeaseAgreements:
Evictions and UnlawfulDetainers
Property Damages or Maintenance
CRC-neutral mediators guide participants through a mediation process that includes identifying problems, clarifying concerns and perspectives, developing options and reaching mutually beneficial agreements.
Addressing LeaseAgreements:
- Repeated leaseviolations
- Rent Increases
Evictions and UnlawfulDetainers
- Addresing unpaid rent
- Negotiating transfer ofpessesions
Property Damages or Maintenance
Categories
Family Maintenance/Reunification
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Senior Advocacy Groups
Conflict Resolution Training
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Intensive Family Reunification Services
Geriatric Counseling
Family Support Centers/Outreach
PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Meal Distribution: Here is the schedule for August 17 - 28. Unlike these past few months where we were able to provide a meal for every youth 1 - 18 years old, we are only able to provide meals to PVUSD students and there are assigned pick up locations for each school. There are 14 school sites where meals can be picked up between 7 - 10 AM. We are thrilled to announce that Second Harvest will once again be partnering with PVUSD and providing grocery bags at WHS on Mondays, EA Hall in Wednesdays, and at Freedom on Fridays. This year, all except 5 of our schools (AHS, AJrH, Mar Vista, Rio del Mar and Valencia) automatically qualify for free meals! Families in the 5 schools receive either free or paid meals based on individual meal eligibility. Families in those 5 schools who wish to apply for free meals, may apply online at a link found at pvusdschoolfood.net.
Tech Support Line - our Technology Services Department has announced a tech support line for students, families and staff: 786-TECH (8324).
Chromebook Repair/Replacement - our Technology Services Services will continue to serve our students in repairing or replacing their district-issued Chromebook during the school year. Please note the expanded locations, days and hours: Starting on Monday August 17, students can go to either Cesar Chavez MS or Aptos Jr. High on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 9 and 12 noon. 8/14/2020
Distance Learning; meal distribution for kids 1 - 18; Get help on our website, under either Parents or COVID-19 tab. Our staff and students are engaged in distance learning. 5/12/2020
Provides the educational program to over 19,000 students at 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, four high schools, five charter schools, 17 children's centers, a continuation high school, an Adult Education School, and two alternative schools.
Categories
Brown Bag Food Programs
Early Literacy Development Programs
School Districts
Assistive Technology Information
Youth Development
Assistive Technology Equipment Repair
SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN) | SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)
SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (SPIN)
Offers peers support groups, mentor parent program, information and resources to parents who have children with special needs to strengthen and empower their families and the professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, they provide phone support, information, resource referrals, IEP clinics, educational workshops and networking events. Newsletters are available to download online.
Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices and Supportive Relationships
Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices and Supportive Relationships
Categories
Parent Support Groups
Disability Rights Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Student Disability Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Services include therapy groups/survivor support groups for women, men, all-genders, parents of survivors and Latina survivors, workshops on Healing the Brain and the Nervous System, Relationships and Connection, Healing and the Body, Compassionate Communication, Creativity, lending library, information and referrals, special events and a safe place for fellowship and peer support. We also provide training, resources, presentations, and outreach to the community around the issue of child sexual abuse and sexual violence.
Survivors/victims services: Mental Health Services, Support Groups
Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Child sexual abuse/assault
Categories
Separation/Divorce Support Groups
Marriage and Relationships Counseling
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Child Abuse Counseling
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Sexual Assault Counseling
Gambling Disorder Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Gambling Disorder Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Pet Loss Support Groups
Sexual/Love Addiction Counseling
In Person Crisis Intervention
Child Sexual Abuse Counseling
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups
Anger Management
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Therapy Referrals
Child Guidance
Youth/Student Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Referrals
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides home-based services to families living throughout Santa Cruz County including case management, housing navigation, and rental assistance. Case-manager serves families in need of housing.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships
Categories
General Counseling Services
Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Parent Support Groups
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
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
Women's Support Groups
Public Libraries
Assistive Technology Information
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Nutrition Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Career Entrance Examinations
Family Literacy Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Adult Literacy Programs
General Counseling Services
Advocacy
Public Internet Access Sites
Employment Preparation
Cultural Heritage Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Tutoring Services
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Early Literacy Development Programs
Outdoor Environmental Education
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH
The Family & Children's Services Child Protective Services (CPS) provides protection for children who are at risk of or are victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or emotional or physical neglect, with a focus on the safety of the child and support for parents to strengthen families and promote safe nurturing homes for children.
We screen for and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or harm, assess for safety and risk, and provides families with referrals to community resources. We also provide supportive services to children and families in their homes, provide out-of-home placement and permanency planning when necessary, and provide services to help foster youth transition into adulthood. Child protective services also provides educational workshops and trainings on identifying and preventing commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), and how to engage/work with CSEC. We also provide trauma-informed care trainings to child care providers.
Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/ChildProtectiveServices/WhatisChildProtectiveServices
Categories
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Adoption Legal Services
Adoption Petition Filing Offices
Adoption Courts
Workshops/Symposiums
Adoption Information/Referrals
Child Sexual Exploitation Reporting
Adoption Evaluation/Placement
Child Abuse Hotlines
Adoption Records
Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
Kinship Adoption
Relinquishment for Adoption Assistance and Support
Co-Parenting Workshops
Adoption Counseling and Support
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.
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.
Categories
Outdoor Environmental Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Preschools
Nutrition Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Infant and Child Safety Education
Resources, education, advocacy, crisis intervation, and hope to adoptive families. Offers adoptive families an opportunity to better understand their children, develop family skills to meet their needs, and access appropiate resources.
Categories
Adoption Counseling and Support
Adoptive Parent/Child Search
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Adoption Information/Referrals
Kinship Adoption
Foster Parent/Family Recruitment
Parenting Skills Classes
Offers a wide range of health education classes to the community including disease management, lifestyle management, mindfulness programs, nutrition, parenting enrichment, fall prevention classes for older adults, mind body training, prenatal education and weight management.
Classes are offered at a variety of locations throughout Santa Cruz County.
More detailed information about the classes offered can be found at pamf.org/healtheducation.
Categories
Childbirth Education
Nutrition Education
Parenting Skills Classes
General Health Education Programs
Fall Prevention Programs
Weight Management
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Offers a 24-hour domestic violence crisis hotline, peer support groups, legal advocacy, one-on-one advocacy.
Provides education and training for schools, the public service sector, and in the community with a goal of zero tolerance for domestic violence through outreach and education. Support groups aimed at supporting survivors and Seeking Safety for survivors.
Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare
Provides education and training for schools, the public service sector, and in the community with a goal of zero tolerance for domestic violence through outreach and education. Support groups aimed at supporting survivors and Seeking Safety for survivors.
Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare
Categories
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Parent Support Groups
Outreach Programs
Nutrition Education
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
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
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
Categories
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Therapy Referrals
Early Literacy Development Programs
Gardening/Landscaping Instruction
Youth Literacy Programs
Music Instruction
Nutrition Assessment Services
Social Skills Training
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Outdoor Environmental Education
Nutrition Education
ADOLESCENT FAMILY LIFE PROGRAM | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
ADOLESCENT FAMILY LIFE PROGRAM
Provides home visits to pregnant and parenting teenagers, male (age 19 and under) and female (age 18 and under) and their children. Services include assessments, home nursing, parenting education, and case management to promote a healthy pregnancy and baby, to stay in school or re-enroll in school, to postpone future pregnancies, and to become emotionally, socially and financially independent.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices
Categories
Case/Care Management
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parenting Skills Classes
Home Nursing
FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMS | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMS
Services and Programs:
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
- Nurse-Family Partnerships (NFP)
- Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
Categories
Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Well Baby Care
Infant and Child Safety Education
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Health Aide Services
Pregnancy Counseling
Foster Parent/Family Recruitment
Prenatal Fitness
Parent Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Infant Massage Instruction
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Prenatal Care
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.
Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.
Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.
Categories
Youth Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos
HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental
DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin
FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres
FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Ho mework Tutoring / Club de tareas
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano
TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias
TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora
STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.
Behavioral Health/ Mental Health Counseling
Categories
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Tutoring Services
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Summer Food Service Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
General Health Education Programs
Parenting Materials
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Benefits Screening
Medicaid
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Art Galleries/Exhibits
Food Safety Education
Advocacy
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Outdoor Environmental Education
Food Stamps/SNAP
Co-Parenting Workshops
Housing Advocacy Groups
Nutrition Education
Youth Development
Job Finding Assistance
Blood Pressure Screening
Diabetes Screening
TANF
Food Pantries
Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps.
Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships
Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships
Categories
Camp Referrals
Guided Imagery
Nutrition Education
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Brown Bag Food Programs
Hiking
Leadership Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH
The Family & Children's Services Child Protective Services (CPS) provides protection for children who are at risk of or are victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or emotional or physical neglect, with a focus on the safety of the child and support for parents to strengthen families and promote safe nurturing homes for children.
We screen for and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or harm, assess for safety and risk, and provides families with referrals to community resources. We also provide supportive services to children and families in their homes, provide out-of-home placement and permanency planning when necessary, and provide services to help foster youth transition into adulthood. Child protective services also provides educational workshops and trainings on identifying and preventing commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), and how to engage/work with CSEC. We also provide trauma-informed care trainings to child care providers.
Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/ChildProtectiveServices/WhatisChildProtectiveServices
Categories
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Adoption Legal Services
Adoption Petition Filing Offices
Adoption Courts
Workshops/Symposiums
Adoption Information/Referrals
Child Sexual Exploitation Reporting
Adoption Evaluation/Placement
Child Abuse Hotlines
Adoption Records
Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
Kinship Adoption
Relinquishment for Adoption Assistance and Support
Co-Parenting Workshops
Adoption Counseling and Support
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
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
Women's Support Groups
Public Libraries
Assistive Technology Information
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Nutrition Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Career Entrance Examinations
Family Literacy Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Adult Literacy Programs
General Counseling Services
Advocacy
Public Internet Access Sites
Employment Preparation
Cultural Heritage Groups
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Tutoring Services
Youth/Student Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Early Literacy Development Programs
Outdoor Environmental Education
Science and Mathematics Clubs/Societies
MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS | MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS
MENTORS DRIVING CHANGE FOR BOYS, MEN AND DADS
For Boys and Young men
Teaching and supporting boys in discovery and journey from boyhood to manhood with guidance, coaching, and mentorship grounded in 41 developmental assets, youth leadership development, social-emotional and healthy masculinity
For men
Support men in their journey through manhood and couple relationships by developing a healthy masculinity and relationship
For dads
Supporting father involvement, fatherhood and co-parenting for the well-being of children
Youth Resources: Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Educator Professional Development, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
Categories
Youth Violence Prevention
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Literacy Programs
General Counseling Services
Recreation Centers
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Employment Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Parent Support Groups
Youth Centers
Youth Development
Advocacy
Families Together provides counseling, parenting support, and case management to families using a home visiting model and a client-centered approach to services. Caregivers participate in the development of an individualized service plan based on their unique strengths and needs.
Families referred by Santa Cruz County Family & Children's Services or CalWORKs are assigned a therapist who helps design customized services, including sessions in English or Spanish, and in the home or other preferred location. Families learn about parenting, child development, parent-child attachment, and general wellness. In addition to counseling, home visitors connect families with other community resources such as substance use counseling, interpersonal violence services, and early education support.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
Families referred by Santa Cruz County Family & Children's Services or CalWORKs are assigned a therapist who helps design customized services, including sessions in English or Spanish, and in the home or other preferred location. Families learn about parenting, child development, parent-child attachment, and general wellness. In addition to counseling, home visitors connect families with other community resources such as substance use counseling, interpersonal violence services, and early education support.
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
Categories
Medicare
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Case/Care Management
Family Maintenance/Reunification
Family Support Centers/Outreach
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Mental Health Information/Education
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
CRC cultivates peace in the community by providing tools, training, and a guided process for people in conflict. Our services are affordable, confidential, and available to all.
We offer workshops for youth and parents. Gain skills to prevent conflict from escalating. Increase your sense of self-awareness and how you respond to conflict. Learn tools to recognize your emotions and identify your needs so that you can communicate better.
We offer Parent-Teen or Family Mediation services, as well as conflict resolution coaching. Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Family Workshops, Socio-Emotional Learning, mediation and conflict resolution
We offer workshops for youth and parents. Gain skills to prevent conflict from escalating. Increase your sense of self-awareness and how you respond to conflict. Learn tools to recognize your emotions and identify your needs so that you can communicate better.
We offer Parent-Teen or Family Mediation services, as well as conflict resolution coaching. Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Family Workshops, Socio-Emotional Learning, mediation and conflict resolution
Categories
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Leadership Development
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Co-Parenting Workshops
Youth Development
Parent Support Groups
Workshops/Symposiums
Parenting Skills Classes
Youth Issues Information Services
Youth Violence Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
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.
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.
Categories
Outdoor Environmental Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Preschools
Nutrition Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Infant and Child Safety Education
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.
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.
Categories
Outdoor Environmental Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Preschools
Nutrition Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Infant and Child Safety Education
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.
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.
Categories
Outdoor Environmental Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Child Guidance
General Counseling Services
Preschools
Nutrition Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Infant and Child Safety Education