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Agencies by Subject: Children
There are 41 agencies in this list.

Aikido of Santa Cruz

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art and a way of obtaining personal growth. It focuses on harmony with nature, the self, and others, by way of a non-competitive, mutually supportive practice. Aikido draws on inner, rather than physical, strength, and is accessible for everyone, young a...[Full Record]
Address: 306 Mission Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-423-8326
Email: info@aikidosantacruz.org
Website: http://www.aikidosantacruz.org


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County

Since 1982, Big Brothers Big Sisters have been changing the way children grow up in Santa Cruz County. By exposing children to new opportunities, volunteer mentors show that options exist, no matter how difficult the child's situation or life experience is currently. Big Brothers Big Siste...[Full Record]
Address: 1500 41st Avenue, Suite 250
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-464-8691
Email: info@santacruzmentor.org
Website: http://www.santacruzmentor.org


Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District

We are located at 13333 Middleton Street in Boulder Creek, behind the Boulder Creek Fire Station. The Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks Division (BCRPD) provides the Boulder Creek, Brookdale and the surrounding communities in the San Lorenzo Valley with recreational activities focused...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 325
Boulder Creek,  CA  95006
Phone: 831-338-4144
Email: bcrpd2@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bcrpd.org


Campus Kids Connection, Inc.

Campus Kids Connection, Inc. offers programs designed to provide a safe and secure environment for children before and after school. We also provide a winter, spring and summer camp. We work directly with Soquel and Santa Cruz City school districts. Our non-profit agency was founded in 197...[Full Record]
Address: 820 Bay Avenue, Suite 109
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-462-9822
Email: barbara@campuskidsconnection.com
Website: http://www.campuskidsconnection.com


Capitola/Soquel Little League

A children's baseball program. Registration available online. League play begins in March and lasts until the middle of June. Fliers are distributed to all school children within district boundaries and ads are placed in the Santa Cruz Sentinel prior to sign-ups....[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1344
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-421-2647
Website: http://www.csllbaseball.com


Child and Family Development Programs

Encompass Community Services, a California 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, has been serving Santa Cruz County since 1973. Encompass is a nonprofit organization with about 40 programs county-wide providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood...[Full Record]
Address: 225 Westridge Drive
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-688-3802
Email: Jason.panick@scccc.org
Website: http://www.encompasscs.org/


Children's Home Society of California

For over 120 years, Children's Home Society of California (CHS) has adapted to the changing needs of children and families. Since 1891, CHS has worked diligently to protect our community's children and strengthen their families through diverse programs and services. CHS provides a varie...[Full Record]
Address: 7200 Bancroft Ave. Suite 134
Oakland,  CA  94605
Phone: 510-267-1860
Website: http://www.chs-ca.org


Community Bridges Child Development Division

The first five years of a child’s life are critical to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education. Child Development Division is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. Our Six Early Education Centers: Fairgrounds Child Dev...[Full Record]
Address: 236 Santa Cruz Avenue
Aptos,  CA  95003
Phone: 831-335-3222
Email: lisah@cbridges.org
Website: http://communitybridges.org/cdd/


Community Music School of Santa Cruz

The Community Music School of Santa Cruz is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 by recording artist/music teacher Shelley Phillips. The School is a collective of educators, music enthusiasts, professional performers and student musicians living in the greater Santa C...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 531
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Phone: 831-426-9155
Email: shelley@communitymusicschool.org
Website: http://www.communitymusicschool.org


County of Santa Cruz Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

Offers variety of recreation, senior and youth services at various park, school and senior centers throughout the county....[Full Record]
Address: 979 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-454-7901
Email: PRCweb@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
Website: http://www.scparks.com


Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County: CASA of Santa Cruz County

Change your life and make a real difference in the life of a child in foster care CASA volunteer Advocates are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. CASA vo...[Full Record]
Address: 813 Freedom Blvd.
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-761-2956
Email: cita@casaofsantacruz.org
Website: http://www.casaofsantacruz.org/


Dientes Community Dental Clinic

Our mission is to create lasting oral health for the under-served children and adults in Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities. Dientes provides bilingual care at two full-time clinics (Santa Cruz and Watsonville) and two part-time clinics (Beach Flats and Homeless Services Center)...[Full Record]
Address: 1830 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz,  CA  95065
Phone: 831-464-5409
Website: http://www.dientes.org


Encompass Community Services

Encompass Community Services (formerly Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center), a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has been serving Santa Cruz County since 1973. At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social ...[Full Record]
Address: 380 Encinal St., Ste 200
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-469-1700
Email: info@Encompasscs.org
Website: http://www.encompasscs.org/


First 5 Santa Cruz County

First 5 Santa Cruz County invests in health, early learning and family support to promote the well-being of children. A growing body of scientific evidence points to the economic and societal impacts of wise investments in the early years. First 5 Santa Cruz County is dedicated to giving ...[Full Record]
Address: 4450 Capitola Road Suite 106
PO Box: 1457
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-465-2217
Email: bdana@first5scc.org
Website: http://www.first5scc.org


First Step

Also available at 11D Alexander St., Watsonville 728-9975 x201 Provides wrap around counseling services to children with Medi-Cal. Includes individual therapy, family therapy, parenting issues, home visits and school site visits. FEES: Medi-Cal...[Full Record]
Address: 104 Walnut Ave., Suite 208
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-423-9444  Ext: 500
Website: http://www.fsa-cc.org


Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation

Make-A-Wish®Greater Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fulfills the wishes of children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who have critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area was founded in 1984. In its first year, a total of 27 wishes were granted. Now one of the lar...[Full Record]
Address: 55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 800
San Francisco,  CA  94105
Phone: 415-982-9474
Email: info@sf.wish.org
Website: http://sf.wish.org/


Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Provides a monthly parenting newspaper for Santa Cruz County. Each month features a calendar of events that highlights activities, groups, performances and other programs that are focused on children, families and parenting. Also included in each issue are regular columns and articles focu...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 3505
Santa Cruz,  CA  95063
Phone: 831-464-7863
Email: editor@guisc.com
Website: http://www.growing-up.com


Harvey West Park

Park hours: 7am to sunset Ball fields open to 11pm during games. Harvey West Park is a 50-acre municipal park. Located just off the intersection of Highways 1, 9, and 17 and is truly Santa Cruz' most complete park complex. The park includes hiking trails, swimming pools, ball fields, p...[Full Record]
Address: 326 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-420-5270
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/parks-beaches-open-spaces/parks/harvey-west-park


HSA Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Watsonville location: 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite B Watsonville, CA 95076 831-763-8200 We serve Medi-Cal eligible youth who have moderate to severe behavioral health needs. Often the youth we work with have faced challenging circumstances, have unmet behavioral health needs and may be...[Full Record]
Address: 1400 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-454-4900
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/BehavioralHealth/ChildandAdolescentBehavioralHealthServices.aspx


HSA Public Health Department California Children's Services CCS

California Children Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized by the program. Services can be authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age who have eligible me...[Full Record]
Address: 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite A
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-763-8000
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/ChildrensMedicalServices/CaliforniaChildrenServices(CCS).aspx


HSA Public Health Department Child Health and Disability Prevention CHDP

The CHDP Program is a State administered, locally operated program that provides complete health assessments for the early detection and prevention of disease and disabilities for low-income children and youth....[Full Record]
Address: 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite 101
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-763-8100
Website: http://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/ChildrensMedicalServices/ChildHealthandDisabilityPrevention(CHDP).aspx


Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services

We are a local, one-of-kind grassroots organization. Our support services extend to families with children under 18 diagnosed with cancer within the counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and South Santa Clara. Jacob's Heart provides emotional, social and financial assistance to chil...[Full Record]
Address: 680 W. Beach Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-9100
Email: info@jacobsheart.org
Website: http://www.jacobsheart.org


Monarch Services-Servicios Monarca

24-Hour Bilingual Crisis line: 1-888-900-4232 Monarch Services was founded in 1977, when volunteers secured a grant to open the safe shelter, Mariposa House. The agency continued to grow to meet the need for safe shelter and services to domestic violence victims. In 1987, the agency ...[Full Record]
Address: 233 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-722-4532
Website: http://www.monarchscc.org/


Museum of Art and History at the McPherson Center

We’re a different kind of museum, one that focuses on building community here in Santa Cruz County. We build community through exhibitions, events, and projects that connect people to art, history, ideas, and each other. We believe that art and history are for everyone, and we work hard to...[Full Record]
Address: 705 Front Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-429-1964
Email: admin@santacruzmah.org
Website: http://www.santacruzmah.org


Outrigger Santa Cruz

OSC has developed programs for recreational paddling as well as a racing program that promotes fitness, teamwork, team building and cross cultural understanding. We also have year-long programs for teenagers and summer programs for keiki (children). OSC has a highly motivated team of co...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 2945
Santa Cruz,  CA  95063
Website: http://outriggersantacruz.org


Parents Center

Professional counseling in a confidential atmosphere for parents and children. Parenting skill classes according to a court approved curriculum. Education and counseling for prevention of child abuse and to strengthen families. Watsonville location is available after first checking wit...[Full Record]
Address: 530 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-426-7322


Porter Memorial Library

Porter Memorial Library is an all-volunteer supported public library. Services include circulation of books and media, reference services, internet access, wi-fi, distribution of tax forms, summer programs for children and a "Meet the Author" series....[Full Record]
Address: 3050 Porter Street
Soquel,  CA  95073
Phone: 831-475-3326
Website: http://www.porterml.org


Ramsay Park Family Center

Free, drop-in, after school program features homework help, arts and crafts activities and fun contests and games....[Full Record]
Address: 1301 Main Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-768-3240
Website: http://www.cityofwatsonville.org/facilities/facility/details/ramsay-park-family-center-19


Salvation Army Redwood Glen Camp & Conference Center

The Salvation Army is committed to making summer camp possible for any child that wants to go, regardless of financial barriers. At our summer camps, the experience is more than just a pleasant vacation in picturesque surroundings. Children learn new skills and self-reliance. We have train...[Full Record]
Address: 3100 Bean Creek Road
Scotts Valley,  CA  95066
Phone: 831-461-2001
Website: https://www.tsaredwoodglen.org/


Santa Cruz City Parks and Recreation Department

Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation's youth, adult and senior programs provide a broad range of recreation and activities which strive to meet the needs of our community members. Check the online catalog under WebTrac on the website....[Full Record]
Address: 323 Church Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-420-5270
Email: parksandrec@cityofsantacruz.com
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation


Santa Cruz County Office of Education

More than 150 years ago, the citizens of California, through the State Constitution and State Legislature created a three-level system of public education. While regulations, funding, and fundamental policies are established at the State level, the day-to-day delivery of instruction is the...[Full Record]
Address: 400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-466-5600
Website: https://santacruzcoe.org/


Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School

A resident outdoor environmental education program offered by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for fifth and sixth grade classes. Available on an optional basis for an entire class and its teacher for a 4 to 5 day period, Monday or Tuesday-Friday. Provides an academically oriented...[Full Record]
Address: 400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-466-5715
Email: hmolloy@santacruzcoe.org
Website: http://www.osp.santacruz.k12.ca.us/


Santa Cruz Little League

A baseball program for children. ELIGIBILITY: open to girls and boys who live in Bonny Doon, Davenport, and the City of Santa Cruz and will be between the ages of 8 and 12 years. FEES: Check website, Scholarships available: Find Scholarship Application on our website AREAS SERVED:...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1723
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Phone: 831-421-2753
Email: santacruzlittleleague@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.santacruzlittleleague.org/


Santa Cruz Parents of Multiples

Santa Cruz Parents of Multiples (formerly Santa Cruz Mothers of Twins Club) is a place to get support, make new friendships and connect with other parents of multiples. Established in 1975, Santa Cruz Parents of Multiples is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, in...[Full Record]
Email: membership@santacruzmultiples.org
Website: http://www.santacruztwinsclub.com/


Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation provides a variety of public parks, recreation facilities and recreation programming for the community. The beautiful facilities include large parks with playgrounds, BBQ areas and athletic fields, smaller neighborhood parks, a 49 acre open space area with a hiking tra...[Full Record]
Address: 361 Kings Village Road
Scotts Valley,  CA  95066
Phone: 831-438-3251
Email: rec@scottsvalley.org
Website: http://www.scottsvalley.org/188/Parks-Recreation


Senior Council

The Seniors Council is a community-based non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization providing services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties....[Full Record]
Address: 234 Santa Cruz Avenue
Aptos,  CA  95003
Phone: 831-688-0400
Email: info@seniorscouncil.org
Website: http://www.seniorscouncil.org


Special Olympics, Northern California (Main Office)

Offers a year round sports training program for developmentally disabled children and adults. Santa Cruz County is proud to offer training and competitions in nine sports for Special Olympics athletes. Volunteers enjoy working with the athletes to prepare them for competitions. Santa...[Full Record]
Address: 3480 Buskirk Ave. #340
Pleasant Hill,  CA  94523
Phone: 925-944-8801  Ext: 208
Email: info@sonc.org
Website: http://www.sonc.org/


Special Parents Information Network

SPIN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help children with special needs by offering support, information and resources to strengthen and empower their families and professionals who serve them. Through parent volunteers and paid staff, it provides phone support, information, ...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 2367
Santa Cruz,  CA  95063
Phone: 831-722-2800
Email: info@spinsc.org
Website: http://www.spinsc.org


Temple Beth El Jewish Community Center

At Temple Beth El, spiritual exploration, religious experience, political action, and cultural expression all have a place of importance. Temple Beth El welcomes all who seek to be a part of us, regardless of lifestyle, marital status, age, family configuration, or religion of origin. B...[Full Record]
Address: 3055 Porter Gulch Road
Aptos,  CA  95003
Phone: 831-479-3444
Email: info@tbeaptos.org
Website: https://www.tbeaptos.org


Toadal Fitness 4 Kids

Toadal Fitness-4- Kids offers the most extensive and unique family fitness program in all of Santa Cruz County. Our program is here to help children and parents understand the importance of living a healthy and physically active lifestyle all while having a great time. From 3 months to 14 ...[Full Record]
Address: 1200 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-464-3764
Email: information@toadalfitness.com
Website: http://www.toadalfitness.com


YWCA of Watsonville

Established in 1858 as a voice for women's issues, we opened the first employment bureau for women several years later. That was only the beginning of more than 150 years of active advocacy and programming for women's rights and civil rights. We continue to evolve to meet today's challe...[Full Record]
Address: 340 E. Beach Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-6078
Website: http://www.ywcawatsonville.org