Successful Kids & Strong Families

Monterey County families, children and youth develop their full potential, live safe and healthy lives, and contribute positively to society.

Prepared for Life
Success By 6

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County
801 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey 93940
Phone: 831-655-9231 / Fax: 831-655-9244
161 Main Street, Suite E, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-757-7992 / Fax: 831-757-7993
Email: info@bbbsmonterey,org
Website: www.bbbsmonterey.org

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Boy Scouts, Monterey Bay Council
55 E. San Joaquin Street, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-422-5338 / Fax: 831-422-1816
Email: mbacbsa@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.boyscoutsmontereybayarea.org

Programs for boys and girls ages 6 -18 that provide life skills education and career development, as well as traditional outdoor skills and physical fitness. Scouting youth develop self-esteem as they advance in ranks and acquire confidence as they take turns leading their own groups. Programs emphasize diversity, values, ethical decision-making and serving the community. Traditional Scouting, Scoutreach (outreach to at-risk youth) and Learning For Life (outreach through schools).

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
Seaside: 1332 La Salle Avenue, Seaside 93955
Phone: 831-394-5171
Salinas: 85 Maryal Drive, Salinas, 93912
Phone: 831-757-4412
Email: info@bgcmc.org
Website: www.bgcmc.org

Clubs provide diversified activities that meet the interests of youth ages 6-18. The core program includes a) Recreation, Sports & Fitness b) Education & Career Development c) the Arts d) Character & Leadership Development and e) Health & Life Skills. These programs engage youth with adults, peers and family members, enabling then to enhance their self-esteem and develop their full potential.

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Caminos – Volunteer Center
This program places expelled students in meaningful volunteer opportunities in order to complete required community service hours for re-admittance into school. Our philosophy is that any youth can be transformed through service activities and positive interactions with caring adults in the community. Students participate in weekly “Reflections” sessions, which provide skill-building exercises and allow for personal reflection on their experience.

Volunteer Center of Monterey County
901 Padre Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
831 757-3206

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CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates)

945 South Main Street, Ste. 107

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 831-455-6800

Fax: 831-455-6802

Website: www.casamonterey.org

CASA ensures that abused and neglected children are provided with every available opportunity to begin a journey into healthy productive lives. The organization introduces caring, responsible adults trained as advoates into the lives of such children, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.

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Community Partnership for Youth
P.O. Box 42, Monterey 93942
Phone: 394-4279
Fax: 394-4229
Email: respect@cpy.org
Website: www.cpy.org

Community Partnership for Youth (CPY) is building a community one child at a time by working with the whole child and providing a safe place for young people to explore and discover their potential. CPY has a set of Standards based on integrity and respect that helps develop values and build character.

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Foster Grandparents Program
234 Santa Cruz Avenue, Aptos 95003
Phone: 831-475-0816
Email: Lscc@cruzio.com

Low-income seniors provide physical, mental and emotional support to children with special needs.

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Girls Scouts of California's Central Coast
10550 Merritt Street, Castroville 95012-3311
Phone: 831-372-8048 / Toll free 800-624-4757
Website: www.gsmontereybay.org

Leadership development program for girls, grades K-12, that builds courage, confidence and character while engaging girls in service to their community. Teaches girls decision making, personal health and fitness, career awareness, environmental conservation and a wide variety of other life skills. Programs available in Spanish; program scholarships provided.

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Rancho Cielo Youth Campus

P.O. Box 6948 Salinas

Phone: 831- 444-3533

Website: www.ranchocieloyouthcampus.org

Rancho Cielo offers vocational training and recreation for at-risk youth and first-time youth offenders, giving them an opportunity to redirect their lives by learning new skills and gaining self esteem and confidence.

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Reading is Fundamental (RIF)
Phone: 831-455-0885 / Fax: 831-663-5295
Website: www.rif.org

Distributes over 50,000 new books three times per year to local school children to encourage an interest in reading. Serves children from preschool through 6th grade - from North (Prunedale) to South (Gonzales/Soledad) County at 35 schools.

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Restorative Justice Partners

Phone: 831- 596-1528

Website: http://restorativejusticepartners.com

Provides restorative justice programs as an alternative for judges, police and probation officers in dealing with criminal offenders and their victims and to provide community based mediation resources in Monterey County.

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Second Chance Youth & Family Services
745 North Sanborn, Salinas 93905
Phone: 831-758-2501
Email: info@scyp.org
Website: www.scyp.org

A community-based gang prevention/intervention counseling agency that offers youth a second chance at life without judging and provides positive outlets as an antidote to gangs, drugs and other negative social behaviors. Programs and services include: Individual and group counseling, community service learning, neighborhood clean-up, tattoo removal and professional awareness training for parents, teachers, law enforcement and social services providers.

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YMCA of the Central Coast
500 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas 93901 (Corporate Office)
Phone: 831-757-4633
Salinas Community YMCA: 117 Clay Street, Salinas 93901
Phone: 831-758-3811
Monterey Peninsula YMCA: 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey 93940
Phone: 831-373-4167
South County YMCA: 560 Walker, Soledad 93960
Phone: 831-678-1239
Website: www.centralcoastymca.org

Builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through character-building programs designed to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and promote the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.