Our Programs

Learn Something New, Make Friends, Get Healthy!

If you’re looking for ways to get more involved at your school or in the community, C2C is a great place to start! We offer programs and resources for education, health, and character-building.

All C2C programs are free and focused on strengthening families across Santa Cruz County.

Click on + to learn more (please note these programs are subject to change)

EDUCATION

Kids Programs (School-Based) for learning and positive development!

Raising a Reader - A whole-family approach to supporting the literacy development of our children. We will support culturally-rich literacy nights and other opportunities outside of school to support Live Oak students.
High-Quality Preschool - Find high-quality, affordable Live Oak preschools with literacy enrichment to help get children ready for kindergarten.
- Call to the LOSD Child Development Office to learn more and enroll your child today! 462-1116 ext. 207

Adult Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Learn or improve your English with local ESL classes for adults (free childcare available) 4 days/week.
Live Oak Community Resource Center and the Adult School will be begin ESL classes on January 9th, 2023. Classes will be offered to all community members from 9a - 12pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays.
For more information, please find an Adult School location near you on their website.

HEALTH

Food, health, exercise and more!

Passion for Produce (P4P) - Healthy produce and nutritional workshops FREE for families.
- Please visit our food calendar for the most up-to-date
- To volunteer, please call Julio at (831) 359-6168
Free or Low-Cost Children’s Recreation - C2C helps link families to swim scholarships, inclusive park programs, and soccer.
- Small Group Mid-County Soccer on Sundays at Shoreline Elementary
- Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks swim scholarships
- Outdoor Equity Partnership - promoting equal access to outdoor activities for youth in partnership with County Park Friends, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Santa Cruz County Parks Department, The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, and Your Future is our Business
- Interested in signing up for a recreation opportunity? Call, text or email Marlen at (424) 204-3618 or mreyes@c2cscc.org
Whole-Family Movement - Free Zumba classes for parents and structured recreation activities for children at Active Family Time on Thursdays at Live Oak Elementary
- Interested in learning more? Call, text or email Marlen at (424) 204-3618 or mreyes@c2cscc.org
Community Care Team - Does your child need extra support with health or education? This team provides care for high need families through a partnership with Live Oak schools and Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
- To get started, ask your school principal or healthcare provider about the Community Care Team.
Promotora & Community Health Worker Training - C2C partners with Cabrillo College, Santa Cruz Community Health, Santa Cruz County Health Agency and Encompass to design training opportunities for parents to become health educators and navigators.
- Call, text or email Rosio at (831) 588-4412 or RSanchez@schealthcenters.org
Community Resource Referral - C2C connects families with local partners that can support them with rental assistance, free food, and other services. Learn more.

Character-Building

Supporting healthy relationships in families and in the community!

Thrive Outside - Creating safe and inclusive spaces for Shoreline youth in the community with Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz, Live Oak School District, United Way of Santa Cruz County, Flow and Fuerza SC
- 12:45pm - 2:45pm at Felt Street Park
Cultural Enrichment Opportunities - Free art and cultural activities for the whole family!
- Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities!
Live Oak Youth Partnership - C2C is beginning expansion to Shoreline Middle School by holding community circles to discuss community strength and addressing community violence.
Parenting Support
- Triple P - Positive Parenting Program - Triple P provides families with a tool kit of proven strategies for strengthening relationships with their children and preventing or managing common parenting challenges, from tantrums to communicating with teens and more.
  - Check out Triple P’s virtual support groups and stay tuned for local C2C-specific workshops next fall!

Community Strength

Uplifting parent voices and celebrating community power!

Parent Leadership Committees - Monthly meetings to build community and make plans to support our families. Please find the 22-23 year dates here.
- Call, text or email Marlen at (424) 204-3618 or mreyes@c2cscc.org
Advocacy & Leadership Development - C2C supports parents in raising their voices on important issues impacting their families.
- Learn about opportunities to speak with your local representatives. Get involved through the Parent Leadership Committee.
PreK Hopes & Dreams - Parents know their children’s potential better than anyone. C2C hosts workshops for PreK families to explore the Hopes & Dreams parents have for their students.
- Call, text or email Marlen at (424) 204-3618 or mreyes@c2cscc.org
Racial Equity Workgroup & Training - All students deserve the opportunity to succeed. C2C’s Racial Equity Workgroup is a team of staff and parents who are focused on addressing racism and promoting equity in Live Oak.
Activistas Circle - Be part of our growing network of current and future community organizers ready to change their neighborhoods and the world for the better. Learn more.