Family Support

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proclaimed January 2022 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month for the 10th year in a row, announced First 5 Santa Cruz County, which manages the Triple [...]

So You’re Going to the Snow? by Rob Carlmark One of my favorite revelations is the term “the snow”…that’s how you know somebody is from California. “What are you [...]

KN95 Masks What kind and brand of mask is best for children? Local moms share their sources. These were recommended to me and I just put in an order – [...]

Little Free Pantries Little free pantries are growing in numbers in Santa Cruz County. Share or take! This list was compiled by an Aptos neighbor. Thank you Diana! PANTRIES ONLY Aptos – [...]

Thrift Stores Are you interested in a unique gift-giving approach? Discarded treasures can often be found in thrift stores. While you may not find a half million dollar diamond for the price of [...]

Adopt a Family Programs Do you want to help a family in need or do you may need help during the holidays? The Adopt-A-Family programs are local and personal. You can donate funds, food, credit [...]

Which Smart Watch for Kids? Look up kids smart watches and the results can overwhelm you with choices –games, mp3 players, pedometers, cameras, alarm clock, sleep monitors– when all you [...]

Town Hall Events to Inspire Positive Change The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is sponsoring several Town Hall events taking place related to civic engagement in Santa Cruz County.  The [...]

Local moms chime in on the question: “How do you do it all and carve out a little time for yourself?” Their practical suggestions include: Outsourcing Options, Setting Up Systems, [...]

Resources for parents and service providers of teens/youth Passing on some resources for parents and service providers of teens/ youth. These may be helpful to assist youth with questions and [...]