NORTH MARIN COMMUNITY SERVICES
680 WILSON AVENUE, NOVATO, CA 94947 www.northmarincs.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Our mission is to empower youth, adults and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth and success, and we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. NMCS offers a wide range of comprehensive services to over 5,500 youth, adults, seniors and families annually. Our mission is to empower youth, adults and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth and success, and we envision a strong community with opportunities for all. Over 250 volunteers and 60 staff members work together to make our mission a reality. We are proud that half of our staff members are bilingual, enabling us to serve a culturally and socio-economically diverse mix of families in a manner that integrates and unites our community.Our programs have evolved based on the needs expressed by the community and are offered at two facilities (680 Wilson, 1907 Novato Blvd), on Novato Unified School District campuses, at the Novato Teen Clinic (a partnership with Marin Communit

Our mission is to empower youth, adults and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth and success, and we envision a strong community with opportunities for all.

Child Development (300 served) Early Care & Education: Providing children 12-months to five-years-old with a safe and supportive, high quality learning environment that engages parents and enriches childrens learning in language and literacy, math and science, and social-emotional and physical development. Youth Enrichment Program, Elementary School: Engaging students K-5th grade in out-of-school care and learning opportunities that strengthen the foundational academic practices, socio-emotional skills, and motivation they need to be successful in school and beyond. Youth Enrichment Program, Middle School: Our middle school program engages even more deeply in evidenced-based curricula that supports academic, social, and emotional growth during this critical stage of development.

Family & Community Engagement (3,500 served) Amigos de la Familia. Providing 40 families, who have been referred by Marin County Children & Family Services, comprehensive case management, including home visitations, parenting education, life skills training, and basic needs supports to maintain a healthy family environment. Thriving Families Initiative. Case management, direct resources, referrals, coaching, and connections to skill-building and educational resources for 35 low-income families over the course of two years to increase self-sufficiency. Community Services & Supports. Providing case management support and access to gateway safety net services; such as rental assistance, childcare scholarships, employment assistance, bus tickets and gas cards, a weekly food pantry, and holiday meals/gifts; to help residents move from crisis to stability. Promotores. Volunteer Latino community health advocates receive leaderships training and then engage Novatos Latino population in reducing youth substance use and increasing mental health, while a Latino Wellness Coordinator works to reduce related stigma. Playgroup. Providing 20-25 families with children ages 2-5 with a weekly, developmentally-appropriate bilingual playgroup that builds a solid foundation for early learning and social-emotional/physical development so that they will enter school healthy and ready to learn. Volunteer Opportunities. NMCS provides community members a place to give back, gain valuable experience, and fulfill community service requirements.

Health & Wellness (2,208 served) Clinic-based counseling: Providing low cost, evidence-based counseling to individuals, groups and families to increase wellness and resiliency. Some approaches used include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-informed Treatment. School-based counseling: Providing no-cost crisis and brief intervention counseling to youth, in partnership with the Novato Unified School District, at school sites throughout Novato. Novato Teen Clinic: Providing a free, confidential, bilingual Monday Teen Clinic, in partnership with Marin Community Clinics, with integrated reproductive and behavioral health services. Youth ages 12-21 are screened for behavioral health issues and offered on-the-spot counseling when in need. Peer Health Promoters & Health Education: Empowering youth to promote wellness by engaging a team from Novatos public high schools in conducting outreach and education, and increasing access to health services. Health education workshops are provided at schools in freshmen health classes and with the Newcomer population. Indoor Soccer & Fitness Partnerships in our gym. Free weekly Zumba classes led by Promotores to reduce stress, a partnership with Novato Spirit to provide sports scholarships, and an affordable Indoor Youth Soccer League to boost fitness.

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