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
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FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMS | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAMS
- Nurse-Family Partnerships (NFP)
- Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program
Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships
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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
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FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES
The Family & Children's Services Foster Care Program provides foster parent recruitment, licensing of relative caregiver and foster family homes, training and support for relative caregivers and foster families and enforcement of foster care regulations. The Adoptions Program places children who are unable to live safely with their birth family into permanent homes. We recruit and screen prospective adoptive parents, finalize adoptions, provide post-adoption services and provide services to birth parents who choose to voluntarily relinquish their parental rights.
Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/FosterCareandAdoptions
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Court Appointed Special Advocates work for a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as sworn officers of the court to advocate for children. Advocates receive an initial 35 hours of training and volunteer 10-15 hours per month on behalf of one child. The volunteer advocates on behalf of the child until the case is resolved.
Academic Advising, Career Counseling, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement, Specifically to youth and families under Court supervision or past court supervision.
Stress Busters:
Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships (Foster Youth Only)
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FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES
The Family & Children's Services Foster Care Program provides foster parent recruitment, licensing of relative caregiver and foster family homes, training and support for relative caregivers and foster families and enforcement of foster care regulations. The Adoptions Program places children who are unable to live safely with their birth family into permanent homes. We recruit and screen prospective adoptive parents, finalize adoptions, provide post-adoption services and provide services to birth parents who choose to voluntarily relinquish their parental rights.
Learn more: https://www.santacruzhumanservices.org/FamilyChildren/FosterCareandAdoptions
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