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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 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

What's Here

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

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES (MCR) | COMMUNITY BRIDGES

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY RESOURCES (MCR)

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos
Homeless Services Servicios para personas sin hogar

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental
Natural Health Clinic / Clnica de salud natural

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness/ Preparacion 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.

What's Here

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Parenting Materials
Case/Care Management
Co-Parenting Workshops
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Divorce Counseling
Education Advocacy Groups
Child Advocacy Centers
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Anger Management
Parenting Skills Classes
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Outpatient Health Facilities
Food Pantries
Housing Advocacy Groups
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Child Abuse Prevention
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Herbal Medicine
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Advocacy
Acupuncture
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Arts and Crafts Clubs

TAY (TRANSITION AGE YOUTH) | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

TAY (TRANSITION AGE YOUTH)

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

What's Here

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

DIGITAL NEST | DIGITAL NEST

DIGITAL NEST

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

What's Here

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

TRANSITION AGE YOUTH | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES

TRANSITION AGE YOUTH

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

What's Here

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