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Transition Age Youth
Serves current and former foster youth age 15-24 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. 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. Supports with financial assistance, educational expenses, emotional support, life skills coaching, and referral to community resources to help them achieve the financial stability.
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South East Mission Geriatrics Services
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Victim Services Division (VSD)
Rapid Rehousing Programs
Provides rapid rehousing programs to people experiencing homelessness. Offers rent payment assistance and supportive services.
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Residential Treatment Mental Health Peer Respite Services - Encompass Second Story
Provides voluntary, peer-run respite house support offering a healing community environment for individuals experiencing mental health distress. Offers peer counseling, relationship building, and mutual support delivered by peer specialists with lived experience. Houses up to 6 individuals to foster personal growth, emotional connection, and recovery.
Talking Books and Braille Center
Provides access technology computers, desktop video magnifiers, scanning reading software, and braille embossers. Offers talking books, braille books, and audio-described DVDs for checkout to registered patrons.
Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs
Matches senior volunteers with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities to provide companionship and support. Delivers volunteer placement across classrooms, residential care homes, and day programs.
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Special Victims Unit
Homeless Persons Health Project
Provides comprehensive case management, community resource navigation, and information and referrals for individuals experiencing homelessness. Offers health screenings, HIV testing, substance use disorder counseling, and health education services. Supplies basic needs assistance, including hygiene products and pet food.
Public School Education Programs
Administers public school education services.
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Homework Club
Provides afterschool programs including homework support and recreational activities.
Community Outreach
Provides training, support, and coaching for community members to promote justice and equity. Offers information about discounted utility services programs and immigrant benefits assistance.
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Our 415 Activity Guide
Provides an online resource to engaging programs for children and youth, when they are not in school.
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Vision Care
Provides comprehensive eye care and optometry services. Services include routine vision examinations, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations. Specialized optical departments provide prescription fitting, adjustments, and dispensing of eyeglasses and corrective lenses.
Family Support Center Programs
Manages family resource center programs, activities, and events. Provides case management, prenatal, and parenting classes. Offers educational workshops and community events. Hosts family support groups and parent advisory board.
Medical Services
Manages primary care medical services clinics. Provides routine checkups and immunizations. Offers diabetes screenings and cholesterol testings.
Residential Treatment Programs
Provides residential mental health treatment and rehabilitation services.
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Specialty Dental Care Program
Provides specialized dental care, root canals, and extractions. Offers surgical procedures administered by an endodontist and oral surgeon for adults and children.
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Fire Services
Provides fire protection, emergency rescue, medical services, and hazardous materials response.
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Library Services
Provides public access to informational resources, physical and digital collections, and technology services to support literacy and lifelong learning. Offers academic, career, and community resource navigation support. Administers diverse educational and cultural programs for youths and adults.
County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency - CalFresh Healthy Living Program
The CalFresh Healthy Living program provides nutrition and fitness education for youth and parents/adults, in schools and community organizations. We convene community partners with a focus on south county to address healthy eating and active living through changes in policies, systems and environments. Current work addresses food insecurity (FoodRx), access to parks (ParksRx), and parent education.. Physical Health/Nutrition Education.
Benefits Action Center
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CalFresh Application Assistance
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Public Works
Provides maintenance of public facilities, city streets, traffic lights, and signals.
CalFresh
Provides financial assistance for eligible residents to purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Offers three day expedited service for some special emergency situations. Issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with a monthly credit to purchase groceries. EBT cards accepted at participating retailers including grocery stores and farmers markets. CalFresh is the state version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). EBT Online Purchases CalFresh EBT has extended service for online use at approved retailers. Recipients can purchase eligible groceries at participating stores for delivery and pickup. Restaurant Meals Program CalFresh EBT cards accepted at various locations participating in the Restaurant Meals Program. CalFresh eligible recipients are able to buy prepared meals at participating restaurant vendors. CalFresh recipients experiencing homelessness, with a disability, or age 60 and older eligible.
