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The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 - 11) - Meets the First Saturday of the Month Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. … [Read more...]

We Must stand United in Support of our Immigrant Community In partnership with CAB, Community Bridges, and Watsonville Law Center, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) launched a resource site to help keep our immigrant students, families, and community members informed about their rights and how to access legal and support services when needed. Visit the site to learn more: https://susderechos.info 13th Annual Watsonville Film Festival, March 6 - 25 Join us for the 13th Annual Watsonville Film Festival is a … [Read more...]

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The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The Diversity Center’s Youth Program offers support to teens, families, and schools on issues of gender, sexuality, acceptance, and overcoming discrimination. Check out Diversity Center Youth Program for the most up to date information about meet dates, times, and programming. Rainbow Kids Circle (Ages 5 - 11) - Meets the First Saturday of the Month Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies ages 5-10 and their families. Kids … [Read more...]

2024 - 2025 GSA’s, QSA’s, SAGA’s, Rainbow, and Pride Clubs in Santa Cruz and Monterey County We’re delighted to share an updated list of GSA, QSA, SAGA, Rainbow, and Pride clubs for 2025! Please share the link with your students and GSA Google Classrooms so students can share with their families, friends, and community. safeschoolsproject.org/programs/gsa-list Santa Cruz County Alianza Charter School QSA Aptos Junior High School “Pride Club” GSA Branciforte Middle School “The Muskequeers” GSA Ceiba College Preparatory … [Read more...]

The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth and their allies at the 2025 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as a LGBTQIA2S+ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQIA2S+ youth. Allies to LGBTQIA2S+ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQIA2S+ adult. We ask each … [Read more...]

Scholarship opportunities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth In November, Queer Youth Updates shared 9+ scholarships opportunities for local  youth. Miss the email or want to share? check it out here! Holiday Self-Care Tips and Resources for Youth The holidays can be a difficult time for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, here are some resources to help you or a friend. Queer and Trans Wellness Resources & Holiday Self Care Tips - GSA Network Holiday Self-Care Tips for LGBTQ Youth - The Trevor Project Going Home for the Holidays...Or Any Days … [Read more...]