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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

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

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

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Job Finding Assistance
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Assistive Technology Information
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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Youth Centers
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Education Advocacy Groups
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TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora

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Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

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Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Pantries
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
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Herbal Medicine
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Family Resource Centers/Outreach
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Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Co-Parenting Workshops
Child Advocacy Centers
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Divorce Counseling
Arts and Crafts Instruction
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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

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

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