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ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE
BUILDING A MORE CONNECTED AND EQUITABLE SYSTEM OF CARE
The Marin Family CARE (Creating Access to Resilient and Equitable Beginnings) Collective is a countywide partnership dedicated to improving behavioral health support for birthing people, young children, and families in Marin County.
Launched in 2025 with support from a three-year $3 million grant from the California Commission for Behavioral Health, the Collective brings together five core partners to build a system where every family can access the behavioral health and family support services they need, when and where they need them.
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If you need urgent emotional support or essential supplies like diapers, please contact us and a case manager will assist you.
$3M
Three-year grant from the California Commission for Behavioral Health
OUR CORE PARTNERS
FIVE ORGANIZATIONS, ONE SHARED MISSION
The Collective brings together five core partners, each contributing unique expertise and resources to serve families across Marin County.
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VISION
Every child and family in Marin County deserves to feel valued, connected, and supported from the beginning, with equitable opportunities, trusted resources, and meaningful relationships that help families thrive.
Our vision is to create an inclusive community where every family can access support, build strong foundations, overcome challenges, and help children reach their fullest potential.
MISSION
To support the behavioral health needs of birthing people, children ages 0–5, and their families through accessible, coordinated, and equitable care.
Through community partnerships, we connect families with behavioral health services, family programs, peer support, and essential resources that strengthen well-being, encourage healthy development, and build stronger families.
FOR FAMILIES
GROWING UP TOGETHER: A COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES
At the heart of this initiative is our Growing Up Together program — weekly peer groups that meet over 12 weeks and connect families with children of similar due dates or birth dates.
CONNECTION
A supportive space for parents and primary caregivers to connect, share experiences, and learn together while helping their child grow and develop.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS
Access to behavioral health and social services through our core partners, including playgroups, lactation support, and newborn care workshops.
TRUSTED REFERRALS
Personal introductions to trusted community programs and providers, with follow-up support to ensure families get the help they need.
COMPASSIONATE CARE & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
WHAT EACH COMMUNITY PROVIDES
Communities are designed primarily for families with children from pregnancy through 36 months of age. Depending on where families live in Marin County, Growing Up Together Communities are hosted at Parent Services Project, North Marin Community Services, or Postpartum Support Center, providing welcoming spaces for connection, support, learning, and meaningful family engagement.
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Playgroups.
Newborn care workshops.
Potty training classes.
Lactation support.
Parenting skills.
Everyday family resources.
FOR PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Marin Family CARE Collective is powered by cross-agency collaboration and shared learning. Our partners work together to strengthen the local behavioral health system and ensure families experience seamless, coordinated care across programs.
MAKE A REFERRAL
If you’re a health provider or community-based organization interested in referring a family: Families can complete this form or you can contact Vanessa Romero, Intake Case Manager, Postpartum Support Center at: vanessa@postpartumsc.org or (415) 300-0347.
CASE MANAGEMENT & REFERRALS
The Collective also offers referrals and case management for pregnant or expecting families who want help finding resources to give their child a strong, healthy start. Case management is led by the Postpartum Support Center and is offered to families regardless of participation in the Growing Up Together Communities.
TO ACCESS RESOURCES: If you are a parent, caregiver, or an expecting parent interested in joining a Growing Up Together Community, or getting support, you can complete this form, call (415) 300-0347, or email your request to info@postpartumsc.org.