Parenting Students' One-Stop Shop
We understand the unique challenges parenting students face and have designed a one-stop shop for essential needs assistance, personalized coaching and parent groups, help with taxes, and so much more!
Resources for Parenting Students
MyBenefits CalWIN is the fast, easy way for California residents to get the help they need.
We provide a Benefit Rep in the NEST (Aptos 902) on the last 2 Mondays each month, 9am-12pm
For more information on the application process:
PHONE /POR TELEFONO: 1-888-421-8080
FAX: 831-786-7100
MAIL / POR CORREO: Santa Cruz HSD, P.O. BOX 1320, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
IN PERSON / EN PERSONA
1020 Emeline Ave., Santa Cruz
18 West Beach St., Watsonville
Assistance for Families & Children, Housing, Employment, Benefits and more!
WIC offers nutritious food and nutrition education to low-income women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age.
Locations in Santa Cruz County:
1105 Water Street
Santa Cruz, CA - 95062
(831) 426-3911
18 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville, CA - 95076
(831) 722-7121
Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church Street - English
Feb 2-Apr 15
Mon 1-6p
Tuesday 3-6p
Saturday 11a-3p
Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street - English
Feb 7-Apr 13
Thurs 9:30-11:30a
Sat 11a-1p
SC Community Credit Union, 324 Front Street - English, Spanish
Feb 1-Apr 12
Thurs 1-7p
Friday 12-5p
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd - English
Feb 4-Apr 15
Mon 10a-12
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is an annual tax credit for working people making between $1-$30,000. CalEITC provides critical support to Californians, helping them cover bills, pay for groceries, and other daily expenses.
To be eligible for CalEITC, one must:
File a California state tax return
Be at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child
Have 2022 taxable earned income between $1-$30,000
File with a valid SSN or ITIN for you, your spouse, and any qualifying children
Lived in CA at least half the filing year
Meet certain requirements if filing Married and Filing Separately
Not be a dependent of another taxpayer unless you have a qualifying child.
The Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) provides a credit up $1,083 per tax return for Californians
who qualify for CalEITC and have a child under 6 years old.
Your total wages, salaries, tips, and other employee compensation (whether subject to California withholding or not), if any, do not exceed $32,490
Your total net loss does not exceed $32,490, and You otherwise meet the CalEITC and YCTC requirements
Claudia Peixoto
Student Outreach & Wellness Coordinator
Email: clpeixot@cabrillo.edu
Aptos campus office located in 902
Watsonville campus office located in Student Resource Center (SRC) first floor Building A
In-person Appointments Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm and Virtual Appointments Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
