Calle Misión 133, Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Teléfono (831) 429-3410 | Fax (831) 429-3439
We're in this together:
Parent Education Opportunities
On this page, we'll collect some of the supports, wisdom and collaboration happening throughout the district and the county that is empowering families with education. They always say there's no definitive handbook to being parents, but we can all help each other along the way! Here's what's coming up soon:
Screening & Discussion:
Fentanyl High February 23rd at Santa Cruz High
Join us for a documentary screening of Fentanyl High: a documentary built on the testimonials and insights of families affected by Fentanyl use and its impacts.
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These screenings serve as a starting point for the conversation about the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl.
Workshop:
Navigating the Teen Years Starting March 4th from 6-7:30 in the Santa Cruz High Cafeteria
Parenting an adolescent can feel disorienting! We’ll move beyond "hormones" to make sense of what’s really happening for our teens!
What to expect from the workshop
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Find your parenting GPS (your map!) to parenting your teen.
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Go beyond the excuse of “hormones” and make sense of the adolescent brain.
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Learn how to strengthen and support your teen’s executive functioning (planning and organizational) skills.
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Discover strategies for having difficult conversations.
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Invite cooperation with curiosity and connection instead of relying on consequences.
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Be more confident and connect with others parenting teens.
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After this workshop, have the opportunity to join a 4 week series with other caregivers,
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Wednesdays, March 4-April 1 @SCHS Cafeteria, 6-8pm
Family Collaborative:
Cara y Corazon
Starting again next year!
Cara y Corazon is a culturally-based family empowerment program that helps provide connections & pathways to success for families.
Our weekly meetings are held in both English and Spanish, led by Jaime Molina of the National Compadres Network. If you're wondering why to join in Cara y Corazon, Jaime can tell you:
Each week, presenters will share strategies for connecting within the family, building ties to the wider community and succeeding as parents in Santa Cruz. Working together to connect with culture and each other, we also help families support their kids build their cultural identity. Join us to:
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Connect (or reconnect) with community & culture
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Find pathways to family empowerment
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Find & Maintain strength in your roots
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Provided:
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Dinner
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Childcare for young kids
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Activities for Kids 12+
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Questions? Contact: