SETTING THE STAGE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

to over 500 children and their families. Programs included center-based childcare, home-based care, family childcare homes, and school-age programs. All ensured wraparound health, nutrition, and family services.

DE COLORES CHILDREN’S CENTER & SAFETY NET SERVICES HUB

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of integrated, accessible services became even more clear. Staff heard the community need for 0-5 childcare in downtown San Rafael and acted. They worked hard renovating and setting up a new location—the De Colores Children’s Center & Safety Net Services Hub—to provide free and

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participated in the after school enrichment program the larger community. The expansion ensured comprehensive early education and family services to the neighborhoods most in need of 0-5 childcare and helped people access services along the crisisto-thriving continuum. affordable childcare, as well as quick, easy access to rental, cash, energy assistance, and other services.

A partnership with Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, owner of the site, created even stronger ties in

NEW PLAYGROUND AT OLD GALLINAS CHILDREN’S CENTER

Thanks to a community effort, over 200 children got a new playground at Old Gallinas Children’s Center, the largest early learning site operated by

Community Action Marin. Parents and teachers wanted to improve the site and identified a new playground as the priority. Outdoor play is critical for a child’s growth and healthy development.

Research shows that play promotes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. The playground at Old Gallinas helped children stay active and learn all year.

550+

CHILDREN AGES 0-5 learned and grew

92% OF PRESCHOOLERS improved in LANGUAGE and LITERACY

“WHAT COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN HAS DONE for me and my grandchildren, the support through our struggles, has been wonderful. To say I am grateful is not enough. I feel this does not come close to expressing how I feel, or the care my grandchildren receive. Anytime I see people that need help or assistance, I always recommend their services because they are helpful for children and families.”

“AN EXPLICIT GOAL OF OUR PROGRAM is not just child progress, but providing families the tools and resources they seek to support their child and their own development.”

- ROMMEL CARRERA, FAMILY SERVICES DIRECTOR

90% OF PRESCHOOLERS improved in SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL development