Parenting Students' One-Stop Shop
We understand the unique challenges parenting students face and have designed a one-stop shop for basic, or essential needs assistance, personalized coaching and parent groups, help with taxes, and so much more!
The NEST is located Aptos Campus 902 (next to the cafeteria) and Watsonville Campus Building A (third floor across from the elevator)
In-person Appointments Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm and Virtual Appointments Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Virtual Drop-ins Fridays 11am-1pm
Submit a request for assistance with essential needs and someone from the NEST will reach out to you within 24-48 hours
We are here for you!
Santa Cruz County Resources for Parenting Students
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program offers nutritious food and nutrition education to low-income women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age.
WIC is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed.
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 County
Free Tax Help
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-12p
State of California
Tax Credits You May Qualify For
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.
You may qualify for YCTC with total earned income of zero dollars or less provided all of the
following apply:
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
Santa Cruz County
CalFresh and Medical
MyBenefits CalWIN is the fast, easy way for California residents to get the help they need.
Get medical, food and cash assistance now.
Cabrillo's Student Resources and Support Network (SRSN) Office has a Benefit Rep in their office every Monday
Contact:
Jenna Becker
CalWORKs Program Specialist
(831) 531-7217 text
(831) 477-5222 voice
Cabrillo College
Student Health Services
Personal Wellness Coaching & Parenting Groups
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
County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department is here to help!