Families Together provides counseling, parenting support, and case management to families using a home visiting model and a client-centered approach to services. Caregivers participate in the development of an individualized service plan based on their unique strengths and needs.
Families referred by Santa Cruz County Family & Children’s Services or CalWORKs are assigned a therapist who helps design customized services, including sessions in English or Spanish, and in the home or other preferred location.
Families learn about parenting, child development, parent-child attachment, and general wellness. In addition to counseling, home visitors connect families with other community resources such as substance use counseling, interpersonal violence services, and early education support.
Services Offered:
- Early Childhood Education
- Individual & Family Support - home visits, life skills training, mentoring, parenting education, social service case management
- Mental/Behavioral Health - skills training and support, counseling, education, supportive therapies, youth mental health services
- Social Enrichment - advocacy groups, youth development
Eligibility:
- Must live in Santa Cruz County
- Must have at least one child 0-5 years of age
- Low-income individuals and households; people experiencing mental health issues; people experiencing substance use disorders
Eligible Household Members:
- Spouse
- Dependent
- Any Household Members
Helpful Documentation to Have:
Proof of insurance/insurance ID card, Medi-Cal card
Cost:
None
Contact Info:
Phone: (831) 662-1303
Email: [email protected]
Additional Info:
Families Together is a collaborative program partnering with local and national initiatives.
For more information about Differential Response, please see the California Department of Social Services website at: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Welfare-Protection/Differential-Response.
For more information about Santa Cruz County’s Thrive By Five initiative, please visit this website: http://www.fundingthenextgeneration.org/nextgenwp/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Thrive-by-Three-Investing-in-Santa-Cruz-Countys-Youngest-Children-v6-002.pdf
