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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.

12/05/2025

Looking for some great holiday events for you and or kiddos? Common Ground Society has a host of fun events coming up- take a look at the flyers and register at the QR codes within each!

12/04/2025

Today is the last day to donate toys for this year’s inclusive Santa! Drop off at Marin CIL in San Rafael!

12/04/2025

Happy 50th Anniversary to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)!

The U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department of Education and their grantees.

Matrix Parents at Marin CIL has several trainings that teach about IDEA. We will be posting our Spring 2026 schedule soon so watch for our December Express newsletter

https://www.matrixparents.org/community-news-and-events/happy-50th-anniversary-to-the-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act-idea/

¡Feliz 50.º aniversario de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA)!

El sitio web de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. reúne información y recursos sobre IDEA del Departamento de Educación y sus beneficiarios.

Matrix Parents en Marin CIL ofrece varias capacitaciones sobre IDEA. Próximamente publicaremos nuestro calendario de primavera de 2026, así que esté atento a nuestro boletín informativo “December Express” y visítenos en www.matrixparents.org.

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Support Disabled Children and Their Parents on GivingTuesday

Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living provides Special Education advocacy to make sure students with disabilities stay on track to get the accommodations they need to finish school and transition to adulthood. These services also provide parent peer support, through collaboration parents become better advocates for their children and families. Additionally, we are nationally recognized for our trainings attended by parents, teachers and paraprofessionals alike.

A GivingTuesday gift today will keep this program helping families with disabled children across the North North Bay!

Want to donate? Visit here: https://www.marincil.org/donate/?learn_about_us=GivingTuesday

12/01/2025

Programa de Defensa de Padres por el Cambio

¿Tiene un hijo/a con necesidades especiales y quiere que los sistemas cambien para servir mejor a familias como la suya?

Padres por el Cambio es una capacitación en línea GRATUITA que empodera a los padres Padres por el Cambio es una capacitación GRATUITO que permite a los padres de hijos de cualquier edad con necesidades especiales, para crear un cambio en sus escuelas y sistemas de servicio a través de la liderazgo comunitario y promoción.

De nuestros socios, Padres Ayudando a Padres (PHP). Parents Helping Parents

Envíe un formulario de solicitud antes del 14 de Diciembre.

¡Applica hoy!: https://www.php.com/es/padres-por-el-cambio/

12/01/2025

In Person IEP Clinics / Clínicas de IEP en Persona

Join us for our in-person IEP Clinics, offered in both English and Spanish.

Parents will receive guidance and support to better understand and advocate for their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

When: December 5 , 2025, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Where: Matrix Parents at Marin CIL Office, 2400 Las Gallinas Avenue, Suite 100
San Rafael, CA 94903

Walk-ins are welcome no appointment needed.

¿Tiene preguntas sobre el IEP de su hijo?

Únase a nuestras Clínicas de IEP en persona, ofrecidas en inglés y español.

Los padres recibirán orientación y apoyo para comprender mejor y defender el Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP) de su hijo.

Cuándo: Diciembre 5, 2026, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Dónde: Matrix Parents at Marin CIL Office

11/29/2025

Derechos de Educación Especial: Garantías Procesales – Parte 2

Matrix Parents at Marin CIL entrenamiento por ZOOM • Gratis para familias
Miercoles, 3 de Diciembre, 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Registro Registro: https://www.tfaforms.com/5190689

Venga a dar un paseo por las garantías procesales. ¿Que son? Usted conoce la información del paquete que recibe en cada IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizada) y lo archiva... contiene los derechos y protecciones de educación especial de usted y su hijo.

11/28/2025

Parents for Change Advocacy Program- apply by December 7th!

Do you have a child with special needs or disabilities and believe systems need to change to better serve families like yours?

Parents for Change is a FREE online training that empowers parents of young and adult children with special needs or disabilities to create change in their schools and service systems through community leadership and advocacy.

From our partners, Parents Helping Parents(PHP).

Apply here: https://www.php.com/parents-for-change/

11/28/2025

Special Education Remedies: Procedural Safeguards – Part 2

Matrix Parents at Marin CIL training on ZOOM • Free for families
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Register: https://www.tfaforms.com/5190683

Come take a walk through Procedural Safeguards. What are they? You know the information packet you receive at every IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting and file away? It contains your and your child’s special education rights and protections.

11/27/2025

From our families, to yours 🍁 🦃

11/26/2025

Save The Date: Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL) & Matrix Parents Plan for GivingTuesday!

This year, in these uncertain times people are turning to Marin Center for Independent Living and Matrix Parents & Marin CIL for benefits navigation, housing assistance, special education advocacy, peer support, civil rights, and essential resources that help them stay safe, empowered, and connected.

Can we count on you to help us reach our GivingTuesday goal of $5,000 and sustain the programs people rely on? You can make your donation here: https://www.marincil.org/donate/?learn_about_us=GivingTuesday

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Website

https://www.matrixparents.org/

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