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Why This Rural Community’s Car Seat Project is About More Than Safety

The Car Seats for West Marin Kids program provides free car seats and bilingual support, tackling barriers like cost, accessibility, and trust in this rural community. By empowering local families and creating long-term solutions, this community-led initiative transforms transportation safety into a foundation for equity, giving children the opportunity to thrive.

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Family Engagement Initiative: Updates & News (January 2025)

Family Engagement Initiative |Engaging Families: Collective Impact in Action | Involucrando a las Familias: Impacto Colectivo en Acción | January 2025 Newsletter | Sign up for the Family Engagement Initiative Quarterly Updates | Stay in the loop of current work happening in Marin County around Family Engagement to learn how our parent group is working to

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A Place-Based Vision for Marin

Where a family lives shouldn’t dictate their access to education, health, or economic opportunity—but in Marin County, it often does. Some places are thriving while others face barriers to opportunity. These disparities shape children’s futures long before they set foot in a classroom. Take a look at our vision to deepen our impact.

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Community Schools

A community school is a “whole-child” approach to improve schools, provide more equitable opportunities, and prepare children for success in learning and in life. Community Schools provide the resources, opportunities, and support that make academic success possible and that create strong ties among educators, families, students, schools, and community.

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Community Schools Information & Resources

Last year, four qualifying districts (SRCS, SUSD, SMCSD and MCOE), with support from Partnership staff, received Community Schools grants to help them implement their Community Schools plans in partnership with community-based services, families and each other.

here are some resources to learn more about the Community Schools concept and how these districts are moving forward.

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