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...]
Reminders
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...]
Crisis Support
Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs
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...]
Crisis Support
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Weekly/Monthly Queer & Trans Youth Programs
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...]
Upcoming EDI Educators Youth Programming, Santa Cruz
This month we've got fun and resources for queer youth, queer young adults, and caregivers of queer young folks too. Join us for movie nights, queer trivia trophies, emergency preparedness kits, so many snacks, clothing swaps, equity workshop signups, and a bunch of ways to make a Halloween costume (and some handy skills for the rest of the year too). Learn more by following us on socials, checking out the community calendar at cafilmculture.org, or just coming by! … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates of Santa Cruz County
Keynote Speaker, T-shirt Design, and Co-emcees Announced for the Fall 2024 Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast. "Corals and Queerness: Resilience in the Face of Adversity" https://youtu.be/EakqNIla8To?si=ihinvUaUpztkWZEw A free summit that is led by youth leaders from the tri-county area. This upcoming summit will provide students the opportunity to: Experience workshops created by fellow youth and community organizers. Meet students from throughout Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and San … [Read more...]
The Fall 2024 Rainbow Conference is nearly here! Learn more about each track and ways to get involved!
Rainbow Conference A day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm | Watsonville High School The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties. When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Where: Watsonville High School Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Provided! For … [Read more...]
Reminders
Fall 2024 Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for LGBTQIA2S+ students, their allies, and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties, September 28, Watsonville The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties. When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 2 PM Where: Watsonville High School Breakfast, … [Read more...]