Carpinteria Children's Project

Carpinteria Children's Project Healthy families. Successful children. Strong community.

We provide early childhood education and connections to diverse resources to help children and their families thrive. Carpinteria Children's Project prepares Carpinteria Valley children to enter kindergarten ready for success, regardless of the challenges they face, and promotes access to a strong network of resources Carpinteria families need to thrive.

08/13/2026

✨ The best part of Parent Graduation? Hearing directly from the families.

These reflections capture the heart of CCP: a community where parents are encouraged, supported, and celebrated every step of the way.

Thank you to our graduates for trusting us with your stories. Your resilience and determination continue to inspire us, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

08/12/2026

❤️ Behind every graduation is a story worth celebrating.

Our parent graduates shared what this journey has meant to them—from overcoming challenges to reaching personal goals. Their experiences are a reminder that growth looks different for everyone, and every step forward deserves to be recognized.

Thank you to each parent for sharing your voice with our community. We’re so proud to celebrate you.

Help Our Teachers Get Ready for the New School Year!We’re looking for a few extra hands tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, ...
08/11/2026

Help Our Teachers Get Ready for the New School Year!

We’re looking for a few extra hands tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, from 1–5 PM for CCP’s Fresh Start Volunteer Day.

Volunteers will help with classroom setup, organizing, cleaning, cutting, laminating, and other projects to help our teachers prepare for the year ahead.

Come for the full afternoon or whatever time you’re available. Friends are welcome!

Carpinteria Children’s Project
5201 8th Street, Carpinteria

Interested in helping? You can sign up here:
https://forms.gle/siewbgdn8rvZUumf9

Or reach out directly to Candace at [email protected] with any questions or to let us know you’re coming.

08/11/2026

🌱 Every family’s journey looks different, but no one has to navigate it alone.

Hear from Jessica Ramirez, CCP’s Director of Family Services, as she shares what this graduation represents—not just the completion of a program, but the strength, commitment, and community that parents build along the way.

Whole-family support means connecting families with resources, education, and relationships that help them reach their goals. When caregivers are supported, children benefit too.

Congratulations again to all of our graduates. We’re honored to be part of your journey.

08/10/2026

💙 “Supporting families is at the heart of everything we do.”

Executive Director Teresa Alvarez welcomed our Parent Graduation by celebrating the dedication, resilience, and growth of every parent in the program. Her message was a reminder that every milestone reached by a caregiver creates new opportunities for their children.

At CCP, family support is part of early childhood support. When parents have the tools, resources, and encouragement they need, children are better able to learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you, Teresa, for your leadership and for believing in the strength of our families every step of the way.

08/09/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating the parents and caregivers who make our community stronger.

Our Parent Graduation was a joyful evening filled with connection, reflection, and recognition as we celebrated families who completed CCP’s Family Services Program. Together, we heard inspiring words from Executive Director Teresa Alvarez, Director of Family Services Jessica, and Carpinteria Mayor Natalie Alarcon, while honoring each graduate for their dedication and growth.

At CCP, we know that when caregivers feel supported, children feel the difference. Investing in parents is one of the most meaningful ways we can help children thrive, because strong families build strong futures.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous community partners for donating gift cards to celebrate our parent graduates:
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Your generosity helped make this milestone even more meaningful for our families.

A special thank you to for the beautiful flowers that added such a thoughtful touch to the celebration. 🌸💐

Congratulations to every parent graduate—we’re so proud of all you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see what comes next! 💙

08/08/2026

🎓💙 POV: You’re watching the big kids pave the way for the little ones following right behind them.

As our graduates take their next steps into kindergarten, they’re showing our younger learners what’s possible with curiosity, confidence, and a strong foundation.

To our graduates: thank you for leading the way. To our younger students: we can’t wait to celebrate you one day, too. 🌱✨
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

The Dragonflies dove into a new experience with our friends at Rincon Swim School.Learning to swim is about more than le...
07/31/2026

The Dragonflies dove into a new experience with our friends at Rincon Swim School.

Learning to swim is about more than learning strokes. It is about becoming comfortable in a new environment, listening to trusted adults, understanding personal boundaries, and developing independence step by step.

In a coastal community like Carpinteria, water is a part of everyday life. Building confidence and respect around the water helps keep children safe while opening the door to a lifetime of joyful experiences—from beach days and pool parties to exploring the ocean with family and friends.

At CCP, children grow when they feel supported, encouraged, and safe to take on challenges. These relationships help children build the skills they need to navigate new experiences with curiosity and courage.

As they prepare for kindergarten, the Dragonflies are practicing how to advocate for themselves, follow routines, try new things, and trust their own abilities.

A big thank you to Andrea and Rincon Swim School for helping our Dragonflies make waves! 🌊

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5201 8th Street
Carpinteria, CA
93013

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