FEC Spotlights
FEC Spotlights
FEC Spotlights
Description: Since 1983, Matrix Parent Network has been dedicated to empowering families of children with disabilities in Marin, Solano, Sonoma, and Napa counties by helping them navigate and access essential services. In July 2024, Matrix joined with the Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL), expanding our reach and impact, and continues to serve Marin, Solano, and Sonoma counties as Matrix Parents at Marin CIL, ensuring that families receive the support they need to thrive. Marin CIL, a 45-year-old peer-led, community-based disability rights organization, is committed to promoting sustainable independence for individuals of all ages with various disabilities. Together, we will create a larger, multi-generational organization focused on family care through our unique "accessible path for life" service delivery model. Our services, provided at no cost, include high-quality, peer-led support for families of youth with disabilities aged 3 to 22.
Additional Affiliations: Early Start Family Resource Center - Birth–3 in Solano, Sonoma and Marin and a PTI (Parent Training and Information Center) in Solano, Sonoma, Napa and Marin
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Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) provide training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22 in California. These nonprofit organizations offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information and referral services. They assist parents to better understand their child’s educational and developmental needs, effectively communicate with service providers, serve as a resource for the IEP process, participate in school reform and improvement activities, promote alternative dispute resolution, and support positive relationships between parents and professionals. Services available through each FEC vary based on the needs of the community.