Marin Center for Independent Living

12/02/2025

GivingTuesday is here! Please take a moment to learn about Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living. This whole family bilingual program merged into Marin CIL last year and is an important part of our organization - serving over 1000 families with disabled children in the North Bay, about half of them Spanish speaking families.

A GivingTuesday gift today will keep this program helping families with disabled children across the North North Bay!
Matrix Parents 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. Read More and Donate here: https://mailchi.mp/marincil/2025-giving-tuesday-day-five?e=b5d5a0ab65

11/30/2025

Inclusive Santa Toy Drive!

Help give children living with disabilities and their families a brighter Christmas season by donating new unwrapped toys under $20. Your support would make a huge difference.

Donations accepted by December 4th
New unwrapped toys under $20
Ages 0-14 years old

Drop off at Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL):
7 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA

11/30/2025

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving – Caregivers Are Family

This Thanksgiving people will gather at tables across the North Bay to reflect on the blessings of the past year with family and friends, which will likely include caregivers. Whether paid or not these essential workers don’t just give homecare or provide respite, they become our friends and an essential part of our families.

Please support Marin CIL's Caregiver Registry on Giving Tuesday - December 2, 2025 www.MarinCIL.org/donate

Read more here: https://mailchi.mp/marincil/2025-giving-tuesday-day-two?e=b5d5a0ab65

11/26/2025

SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2, 2025

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.

www.MarinCIL.org/donate

READ MORE: https://mailchi.mp/marincil/2025-giving-tuesday-day-one?e=b5d5a0ab65

09/19/2025

Transición a Preescolar 9.24.25

ESTE ES UN ENTRENAMIENTO POR ZOOM *

La transición de Early Start y el Programa de Servicio Familiar Individual (IFSP) a Preescolar de Educación Especial y el primer Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) de su hijo puede ser abrumadora y emocionante al mismo tiempo.

Comprender el proceso puede facilitarle la transición. Y no se preocupe: ¡a su niño pequeño resistente le encantará el cambio!

Venga a aprender sobre:

• Evaluaciones y documentación para el primer IEP de su hijo
• Qué buscar en un preescolar
• Las diferencias entre un IFSP y un IEP

¡Matrix Parent Network está aquí para apoyarlo a usted y a su hijo a medida que da este gran paso!

09/19/2025

Transition to Preschool Zoom Training: 9.23.25

Transitioning from Early Start and the Individual Family Service Program (IFSP) to Special Education Preschool and your child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Understanding the process can make the transition easier for you.
And don’t worry – your resilient toddler may love the change!

Come learn about:
• Assessments and paperwork for your child’s first IEP
• What to look for in a preschool
• The differences between an IFSP and an IEP

Matrix Parent Network is here to support you and your child as you take this big step!

To register:

09/18/2025

Solano County SELPA CAC / SELPA CAC del Condado de Solano

September 28th, 12-1 pm in person or via live stream.

The Solano County CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the Solano County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) regarding community opinions, concerns, and suggestions pertaining to special education and related services to students with disabilities.

Solano County SELPA CAC meetings take place on Thursdays, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, at the Solano County Office of Education – Solano County Office of Education – Waterman Room; 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534

For zoom meeting link: https://www.matrixparents.org/events/solano-county-selpa-cac-selpa-cac-del-condado-de-solano-6-2/

El CAC del Condado de Solano asesora al Área del Plan Local de Educación Especial (SELPA) del Condado de Solano en relación con las opiniones, inquietudes y sugerencias de la comunidad en relación con la educación especial y los servicios relacionados para estudiantes con discapacidades.

Visite la página web del CAC de Solano para obtener más información. Desplácese hacia abajo para descargar los materiales de la reunión.

Las reuniones del CAC del SELPA del Condado de Solano se llevan a cabo los jueves de 12:00 p. m. a 1:00 p. m. en la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Solano, Sala Waterman; 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534.