The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, founded in 2004, works to raise awareness of the atmosphere queer youth face on school campuses in Santa Cruz County, advocate for the enforcement of AB 537, The California Student Safety & Violence Prevention Act of 2000, and be a catalyst for action in each Santa Cruz County school district to make schools safer for all youth. Funded, in part, … Read More...




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QUEER YOUTH UPDATES CALENDAR
Current Month
september, 2023

26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the 26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 5:30-8:30 pm in-person at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center in Capitola. Visit QYLA.org for more information. QYLA.org … Read More...

Leadership Development
2023-2024 LGBTQIA+/Ally Youth Leadership Opportunities: The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce its Leadership Development Project to inspire, empower, and support LGBTQIA+/Allied youth in Santa Cruz County. The project develops leadership by facilitating youth involvement in local community service and through participation in local, regional, and national conferences. Queer … Read More...