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Offers a range of services for youth including skills workshops, healthy relationships, domestic violence, teen dating violence, gender identity, and body image. Provides one on one mentoring, teen support groups, and homework group.

Youth mentoring over the phone (ages 12-17); please call our main office at (831) 426-3062 to leave a message for your youth advocate or to ask about this service.
Food bag program for people already participating in our Early Education Center, Housing & Employment, Services for Children & Youth or Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence programs
General Volunteer Orientations (held virtually at this time) & Volunteer Advocate certification trainings: Visit our website under the "volunteer" tab (www.wafwc.org) or email our Community Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].
Our Early Education teachers are staying in contact with parents and offering home learning support as needed.

Offers a range of services for youth including skills workshops, healthy relationships, domestic violence, teen dating violence, gender identity, and body image. Provides one on one mentoring, teen support groups, and homework group.

Categories

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Food Donation Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Stress Management
Birth Control
Education Advocacy Groups
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Advocacy
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Life Skills Education
Marriage and Relationships Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Body Image Education
Youth Development
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Oral Health Education/Information
Nutrition Education

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

General Clothing Donation Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Laundry Facilities
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Workshops/Symposiums
Return to Education Support
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Women's Support Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Food Pantries
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Continuing Education
Life Skills Education
Food Donation Programs
Student Financial Aid
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Computer Access Aids
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Housing Advocacy Groups
Operates a career center where people can have access to computers, fax, copy machines, online job banks, job posting boards, job search assistance, resume assistance, job fairs, computer and typing testing and certification, referrals and information on local resources. Vocational rehabilitation service is described separately.

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

SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS HOUSE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 3 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSEDescription: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

Categories

Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
Life Skills Education

TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM

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
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Outdoor Environmental Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Development
Hiking/Camping Safety Education

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Youth Development
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Nutrition Education
Oral Health Education/Information
General Mental Health Information/Education
Body Image Education
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Internet Safety Education
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Health Education Programs

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Youth Development
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Nutrition Education
Oral Health Education/Information
General Mental Health Information/Education
Body Image Education
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Internet Safety Education
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Health Education Programs

SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS HOUSE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 3 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSEDescription: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

Categories

Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
Life Skills Education
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Outdoor Environmental Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Development
Hiking/Camping Safety Education

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

Life Skills Education
Employment Preparation
Youth/Student Support Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Education Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Youth Development
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Return to Education Support
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth Violence Prevention
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Outdoor Environmental Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Development
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Child Care Providers
Study Skills Assistance
Life Skills Education
Social Skills Training
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
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

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

SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENTS
WEEKS HOUSE
Description: Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, this 8-bed, all male facility provides a healthy balance of independence and support. The location provides easy access to public transportation and is in the heart of West Side Santa Cruz, which is bustling with activities and local businesses. At Weeks SLE, residents are encouraged to practice healthy relationships, accountability and responsibility. Active participation in some form of recovery program is required for residents, as well as attending regular house meetings and community chores. Capacity: 3 Telephone: (831) 313-5692 Email: [email protected]

CLEVELAND HOUSE
Description: Cleveland House is a beautiful 6-bed, female-only facility which provides a safe environment for likeminded sisters in recovery. Located near busy Mission Street in Santa Cruz's beautiful Residential West Side, residents will have access to many local eateries, businesses, activities and job opportunities. Residents are encouraged to live independently in this supportive, community based setting. Residents are encouraged to develop and practice life skills and relationship building. In this supported environment, residents are able to develop a stronger sense of accountability, responsibility and community to further their recovery. Capacity: 6 Telephone: (831) 226-3523 Email: [email protected]

FREEDOM HOUSEDescription: Located just off historic Highway 1 in Aptos, CA, Freedom House is a sober living home for 12 men who are actively engaged in recovery. The multi-story home sits on a large wooded lot, in a quiet and serene setting. Freedom House is located far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Cruz, with convenient public transportation access. At Freedom house, clients receive the benefits of community support from recovery peers as well as bilingual house management. Residents build community connections by attending weekly house meetings where rules and policies are frequently reviewed and assessed which helps to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Capacity: 12 Telephone: (831) 661-0186 Email: [email protected]

Categories

Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Substance Use Disorder Intervention Programs
Life Skills Education

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

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

Independent Living Skills Instruction
Life Skills Education
Group Counseling
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Transitional Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
Adult Residential Treatment Facilities

A series of workshops for girls ages 12-14 about assertive communication, healthy relationships, avoiding risky situations, developing sisterhood, and understanding female health and the reproductive system.

Categories

Life Skills Education
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Youth Development
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Nutrition Education
Oral Health Education/Information
General Mental Health Information/Education
Body Image Education
General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Internet Safety Education
Higher Education Bridge Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Health Education Programs

Identify and connect unaccompanied homeless and at-risk youth and young adults (ages 15-24) to the individualized services they need to thrive, including Coordinated Entry, referrals, and individualized plans and case management to achieve housing, education, and/or employment support network goals.

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

Categories

Life Skills Education
Employment Preparation
Youth/Student Support Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
Education Advocacy Groups
Continuing Education
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Youth Development
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Return to Education Support
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Homeless Employment Programs
Housing Counseling
Youth Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth Violence Prevention
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Child Care Providers
Study Skills Assistance
Life Skills Education
Social Skills Training
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Child Care Providers
Study Skills Assistance
Life Skills Education
Social Skills Training
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Child Care Providers
Study Skills Assistance
Life Skills Education
Social Skills Training
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Campus Kids Connection, Inc. provides quality, on-site child care programs in a safe, fun filled, and enriching environment for a diverse population of families in Santa Cruz County. The program provides a variety of activities for children and assures that each child has an opportunity to practice a broad range of skills.

Categories

Child Care Providers
Study Skills Assistance
Life Skills Education
Social Skills Training
Arts and Crafts Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Outdoor Science School is a week of hands-on science. The camp is set in a natural environment where students can learn about science by experiencing it in the world around them.

Categories

Outdoor Environmental Education
Life Skills Education
Youth Development
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
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

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