The child, family, and youth services agency in Santa Cruz County manages the county's foster care and adoption system, child care licensing and subsidy programs, family preservation services, and youth development initiatives funded through federal and state block grants. There are 3 Child Family Youth Services locations in Santa Cruz County, California.

Residents of Santa Cruz County who want to support youth in the foster care system can explore becoming a licensed foster parent, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, or a mentor through programs coordinated by the county child services office.

List of Santa Cruz County, California Child Family Youth Services

Pajaro Childrens Services

View Details Call Now (831) 763-8100

Pajaro Childrens Services

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Watsonville Youth Center

View Details Call Now (831) 728-6126

Watsonville Youth Center

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Santa Cruz County 4-H Youth Program

View Details Call Now (831) 763-8040

Santa Cruz County 4-H Youth Program

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Families in Santa Cruz County dealing with a crisis — such as a parent's hospitalization, domestic violence, or sudden job loss — can contact the child and family services office for emergency safety planning, temporary foster care placement for children, and connection to community stabilization resources while working toward reunification.

You may also find Child Family Youth Services locations in neighboring counties including San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara.