Mission Statement
We support student and family success by fostering belonging, stability, and holistic well-being across housing, family services, and essential needs programs. Grounded in Cabrillo’s HSI mission and our deep connection to the Santa Cruz region, we honor students’ cultural wealth and lived experiences. Through equitable, culturally responsive, and collaborative practices, we help students access the resources and community they need to thrive.
Core Pillars
Belonging - Stability - Holistic Well-Being
Vision
We envision a Cabrillo where every student and family can succeed on campus, at home, and in the broader community.
We aspire to create a place-based ecosystem of care that integrates housing, child care, family services, and essential supports into an interconnected network shaped by the cultural and ecological landscape of the Santa Cruz region, strong community partnerships, and our commitment to servingness.
Our Vision is a Future Where:
Students experience environments that support learning, connection, and well-being
Families find a home and community that strengthen identity, opportunity, and support
Basic needs are met with dignity, equity, and cultural responsiveness
Cabrillo College becomes a model for equitable, community-rooted, holistic student support across the California Community Colleges system
Supports for Students
Program Purpose
Costa Vista provides a supportive residential community that fosters belonging, stability, and holistic well-being for students and families living at Costa Vista. We create safe, inclusive, and community-oriented environments where residents can build connections, access resources, and thrive academically and personally.
Costa Vista leverages the partnership of the Cabrillo College Office of Student Housing Family Services, and Essential Supports (NEST), UC Santa Cruz Colleges, Housing, and Educational Services (CHES), and external vendors, to offer an array of opportunities and support to residents.
Program Purpose
We support student families through accessible, high-quality child care (Costa Vista Child Care Center) and family-centered services. We provide nurturing, culturally responsive, and developmentally supportive environments where children can grow and families can thrive.
Program Purpose
We provide accessible, dignified, and culturally responsive essential needs support. Through strength-based, trauma-informed care and strong community partnerships across the Santa Cruz region, we connect students with food resources, housing support, financial and basic needs assistance, and holistic services to help them thrive.
Our Team
Get In Touch With Our Team
Our team is dedicated and compassionate. Below, you’ll find a brief glimpse into what helps ground and sustain them.
Visit Us
