Provide referrals for child-care.
Provides list of subsidized programs
Contact (831) 466-5820
Extended Day Care, Boys/Girls Clubs, Computer and Related Technology Classes, Youth Enrichment Programs, Summer Day Camps
Eligibility - Youths aged 6-18, Annual Membership: $81/year
Contact: (831) 423-3138
Hours: Mon-Fri 2:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.
Current or former CalWORKs cash aid recipients are eligible to receive assistance with paying for child care with a provider of their choice, if they are employed or participating in county approved Welfare-to-Work activities.
If you are already receiving CalWORKs Cash Aid and are in need of child care, discuss this with your Case Manager.
Eligibility - CalWorks benefits, income, or employed and transitioned off CalWORKs Cash Aid assistance...see more via link.
Contact: 1 (888) 421-8080
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Car seats are available on a limited basis for low income families. Proof of low income status or a referral from a community agency is required.
Contact:
Santa Cruz/North County: (831) 454-5477
Watsonville/South County: (831) 454-4317
CalKIDS gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training.
Eligibility: Participants must be: born in California on or after July 1, 2022; or an eligible low-income public school student in grades 1-12* in California.
Contact: 1 (888) 445-2377
8am - 5pm (PST)