Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
800-912-2335
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
855-587-6373
Virtual Support Services
Developmental Screening
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz
Office of Education
Office of Education- Foster Youth Resources
2-1-1 Santa Cruz
Kinship Navigator Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth
Resources for Non-Black Caregivers
Resources for Kinship Caregivers
ICWA Resources
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Support Groups
California Foster Care Ombudsperson
Wellness
Behavioral Health Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program
First 5
NAMI
Child Care
Child Development Resource Center – Child Care Referral
Head Start
Bringing the Caregiver Voice to the State
California’s caregivers have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in statewide policy discussion & formation. Policymakers and decision-makers want to know what supports the retention and recruitment of quality family homes for the state’s most vulnerable children. You can add your voice by becoming a member of California Alliance of Caregivers for updates, events, and leadership opportunities and
- Testify at State Hearings
- Participate in Caregiver Day at the Capitol
- Attend a Resource Family Forum
- Give feedback to your California Alliance of Caregivers Ambassador: Luanne Sidhom Email
- Child & Family Team Meetings
- Contact your legislators:
- Education Resources
- Mental Health Resources
Parents & Caregivers for Wellness
- Increase Access to Appropriate, Individualized Care
- Improve Quality and Effectiveness of Care
- Encourage Greater Collaboration Among Child-Serving Agencies and Providers
- Promote Engagement of Parents & Caregivers