by Kenny Jewell, New South Wales, Australia As a former surf lifesaver I constantly find myself when I’m at a beach automatically in patrol mode, and I’m always troubled seeing […]
Ask Nicole: Self-care is Essential By Nicole M. Young, MSW I’ve been a mother for 21 years, which is hard to believe. Although my kids are still at the center […]
Hopes Closet is Open Hopes Closet has been quietly serving the Santa Cruz community for many years. The expansion of our new storefront will allow us to serve more children […]
Creating Positive Childhood Experiences By Nicole M. Young, MSW April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which makes me pause to think about all the hardships and trauma children and families […]
The Status of Preschools and Childcare in Santa Cruz County by Sita Moon, Coordinator, Child Development Resource Center For those not familiar with the Child Development Resource Center, we are [...]
Are you prepared for storms? Winter storm season is here. Are you prepared for wind, rain and snow that can potentially cause temporary power outages? Here are some tips from […]
Mudslide Potential – After the Fires – During the Rainy Season After the CZU Lightning Fire there are many areas that are potentially in danger of creating deadly mudflows. The […]