Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center

Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center Matrix Parents is a program of the Marin CIL (Marin Center for Independent Living / Matrix es ahora un programa del Marin CIL Bilingual services available.

Matrix Parents is a program of the Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL). Matrix provides parent-to-parent support, information, resources, and training to families whose children may learn or develop differently from others. We serve families in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. Call our Helpline: 800.578.2592 to speak with a Parent Advisor. Helping all families who have a child with disabilities from birth to age 26. Collaborating with professionals on behalf of children with disabilities. Building Partnerships with businesses and friends to support our families in inclusive communities. Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center (Matrix) es ahora un programa del Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL). Matrix proporciona apoyo de padre a padre, información, recursos y capacitación a las familias cuyos hijos pueden aprender o desarrollarse de manera diferente a los demás. Atendemos a las familias de los condados de Marin, Napa, Solano y Sonoma. Línea de Ayuda: 800.578.2592, Servicios bilingües disponibles

Ayudando a todas las familias que tienen un niño con discapacidad desde el nacimiento hasta los 26 años. Colaborar con profesionales en favor de los niños con discapacidad. Construyendo Asociaciones con empresas y amigos para apoyar nuestras familias en las comunidades inclusivas.

“Todas las Edades” Grupo de Apoyo L.U.N.A.¡Todos son bienvenidos! Latinos Unidos Niños Autismo (L.U.N.A.)Cuándo: Segundo...
09/10/2025

“Todas las Edades” Grupo de Apoyo L.U.N.A.

¡Todos son bienvenidos! Latinos Unidos Niños Autismo (L.U.N.A.)
Cuándo: Segundo viernes de cada mes de 9:00 am a 11:00 am.
El lugar de reunión es Lewis Early Learning Academy
2230 Lomitas Avenue, Santa Rosa.
September 12, 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Las visitas sin cita previa son bienvenidas. Para hablar con el facilitador del grupo, llámenos al (800) 578-2592 y seleccione la opción 1.

Napa County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) MeetingsThe Napa County Special Education Parent Committee will mee...
09/09/2025

Napa County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meetings

The Napa County Special Education Parent Committee will meet for the 2025-26 school year on Zoom.

2025-2026 CAC Meetings: Supporting Your Child Through Transitions.

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is the parent advisory committee for Napa County special education. The purpose of the CAC is to provide a forum for opencommunication and feedback between parents, school districts, and local agencies. Allparents of students in Napa County schools who have an IEP, IFSP, 504 plan and/or adisability are welcome to get involved.

Meetings Are Held Virtually & Spanish Translation Provided.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDldRg-bODoYD21KNYPrcz9vHi8ho9kiXVsj-bCIbJMAK8fw/viewform

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Join us for this special event!Join us for ‘Five Years of Hope and Heal...
09/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Join us for this special event!

Join us for ‘Five Years of Hope and Healing’, September 10, 2025 | 6pm to 8pm at Homeward Bound, Novato. 1385 N, 1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949

Presented by the Marin County Su***de Prevention Collaborative, in partnership with Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, MHSA Prop 63, and Community Partners.

* Storytelling
* Light Bites & Refreshments
* Community Sharing
* Art

5 Años de Esperanza y Sanación

Presentado por el Colaborativa Para La Prevención Del Suicidio Del Condado De Marin

En colaboración con los Servicios de Salud Conductual y Recuperación del Condado de Marin, la Proposición 63 de la Ley de Salud Mental y Servicios de Salud Mental (MHSA) y Socios Comunitarios

Septiembre es el Mes de Prevención del Suicidio
Servicios de salud conductual y recuperación del condado de Marin Health

Descargue el folleto del evento aquí

10 de septiembre de 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00
Homeward Bound en Novato
1385 N, 1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949

ASPECTOS DESTACADOS DEL EVENTO:

* Narración de Cuentos
* Bocadillos y Refrigerios
* Compartir con la Comunidad
* Arte

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness MonthSeptember 10, 2025 | 6pm to 8pm / 10 de septiembre de 2025 | 18:00 – 20:0...
09/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

September 10, 2025 | 6pm to 8pm / 10 de septiembre de 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00

Homeward Bound in Novato
1385 N, 1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS/ ASPECTOS DESTACADOS DEL EVENTO:

* Storytelling/ Narración de Cuentos
* Light Bites & Refreshments/ Bocadillos y Refrigerios
* Community Sharing/ Compartir con la Comunidad
* Art/ Arte

Ask. Listen. Connect!

https://prevention.marinbhrs.org/suicide-prevention-recovery-month-2025

“Early Start” Support Group: For parents & caregivers of babies & toddlers ages, 0 to 3 years.“Early Start” Support Grou...
09/08/2025

“Early Start” Support Group: For parents & caregivers of babies & toddlers ages, 0 to 3 years.

“Early Start” Support Group meets from 10:30 am to 11:20 am on the second Thursday of each month via Zoom, from September through June.

For additional questions and to register, please email birgits@matrixparents.org.

Grupo de Apoyo y Consultoria para Padres con Hij@S con Discapacidades/ Support Group and Counseling for Parents of Child...
09/06/2025

Grupo de Apoyo y Consultoria para Padres con Hij@S con Discapacidades/ Support Group and Counseling for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Para padres y cuidadores de bebés y niños pequeños de 0 a 3 años.

Se reúne en persona de 12:00 a 13:15 el segundo martes de cada mes, de Agosto a Mayo.

Lugar de reunión en el Petaluma Family Resource Center at McDowell School, 421 South McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma. Se aceptan visitas sin cita previa del Distrito Escolar de Petaluma. CUIDADO DE NIÑOS DISPONIBLE.

Support Group and Counseling for Parents of infants and toddlers ages 0-3 with Disabilities.

Meets in person from 12:00 to 1:15 PM on the second Tuesday of each month, from August to May. Childcare available.

Meeting location: Petaluma Family Resource Center at McDowell School, 421 South McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma.

To learn more about this group, call the Petaluma Family Resource Center at (707) 778-4697 or Matrix Parents at MCIL at 800-578-2592.

2025 Meeting Dates:
9/9/2025
10/13/2025
12/9/2025

Vallejo Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CACSE)Special Education Community Ad...
09/05/2025

Vallejo Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CACSE)

Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meetings: Parents wanted! Please join us! September 8, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Traducción al español a continuación
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) is a mandated organization whose purpose is to advise the district on the unique requirements of individuals with exceptional needs. Read more…

https://www.matrixparents.org/events/vallejo-unified-school-district-community-advisory-committee-for-special-education-cacse-2/

Effective Parent Advocacy: Matrix Parents at Marin CIL  ZOOM TRAININGREGISTER: https://www.tfaforms.com/5187821Free for ...
09/04/2025

Effective Parent Advocacy: Matrix Parents at Marin CIL ZOOM TRAINING

REGISTER: https://www.tfaforms.com/5187821

Free for families
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Come learn how to effectively share your knowledge with your IEP (Individualized Education Program) team.

Defensa Eficaz de los Padres: Matrix Parents en Marin CIL ENTRENAMIENTO POR ZOOMREGISTRO: https://www.tfaforms.com/51878...
09/04/2025

Defensa Eficaz de los Padres: Matrix Parents en Marin CIL ENTRENAMIENTO POR ZOOM

REGISTRO: https://www.tfaforms.com/5187823

Gratis para familias
Miercoles, 10 de Septiembre, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Venga a aprender cómo compartir eficazmente sus conocimientos con su equipo del IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizada).

Join dscba (Down Syndrome Connection Bay Area) for their ‘Empowering Every Stage’ conference September 6th!Sessions incl...
09/02/2025

Join dscba (Down Syndrome Connection Bay Area) for their ‘Empowering Every Stage’ conference September 6th!

Sessions include:
* Supporting People with Down Syndrome in Their Healthy Journeys
* Social Skills Training - A Lifespan Approach
* Recent Updates in Special Needs Planning
* Health Conditions of Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome
* Navigating Pediatric Healthcare for Children with Down Syndrome
* Individual Program Plan (IPP) 2.0

For more information and to learn more about the sessions, visit: https://www.dscba.org/conference.php

To register: https://give.dscba.org/event/empowering-every-stage-conference/e700916/register/new/select-tickets

**A limited number of scholarships are available. Please email Michelle if you are in need of a scholarship to attend the conference at: michelle@dscba.org. **

Our offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1, 2025We wish you and your families a happy ...
09/01/2025

Our offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1, 2025

We wish you and your families a happy and safe Labor Day

Nuestras oficinas permanecerán cerradas por el Día del Trabajo el lunes 1 de septiembre de 2025.

Les deseamos a ustedes y a sus familias un feliz y seguro Día del Trabajo.

Participe en la Encuesta de Desarrollo del Plan Estatal SCDD 2027-2031El Concilio Estatal en Discapacidades del Desarrol...
08/28/2025

Participe en la Encuesta de Desarrollo del Plan Estatal SCDD 2027-2031

El Concilio Estatal en Discapacidades del Desarrollo de California (SCDD) está desarrollando el nuevo Plan Estatal de California 2027-2031.

Esta es su oportunidad de resaltar los temas importantes para usted y sus seres queridos. Esta encuesta ayudará a SCDD a escuchar lo que es más importante para las personas con I/DD y sus familias hoy en día y a construir tres (3) objetivos para el nuevo Plan Estatal. Al darnos su opinión, nos ayudará a asegurarnos de que su voz sea escuchada.

Qué debe saber:

* Completar esta encuesta tomará. aproximadamente 10 minutos.

* Si decide darnos su información de contacto, no la compartiremos con otros.

* Para más información, visita: www.scdd.ca.gov
Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda con esta encuesta, contacte a: stateplan@scdd.ca.gov o llame al (916) 263-7919 o (833) 818-9886 (número gratuito)

* Información de contacto para su Oficina Regional SCDD: scdd.ca.gov/contactus/

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2400 Las Gallinas Avenue, Suite 100
San Rafael, CA
94903

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center: Empowering Families of Children with Special Needs . to successfully UNDERSTAND and ACCESS the systems that serve them

Call our Helpline: 800.578.2592 to speak with a Parent Advisor. Bilingual services available.

Helping all families with a child from birth to age 26 with any special need

Collaborating with professionals on behalf of children with special needs

Building Partnerships with businesses and friends to support our families in inclusive communities