Redwood Coast Seniors

North Coast Opportunities (NCO) is a community-focused organization based in Ukiah, California, dedicated to strengthening local communities through a variety of programs and initiatives. Their offerings include services in health and wellness, early childhood education, disaster preparedness, and workforce development, aimed at supporting individuals and families across Lake and Mendocino Counties. NCO actively engages in volunteerism and community action, fostering partnerships that enhance quality of life and provide essential resources. Alongside ongoing programs such as the Caring Kitchen Project and the Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, NCO is committed to advocating for critical funding and support for initiatives like Head Start, ensuring that the needs of their communities are met. Generated from the website

Community Care Management Corporation offers MSSP services for elderly or disabled adults in Ukiah, CA. Home Care Coordination, an innovative program of Community Care, assists individuals who struggle with daily activities due to health crises, chronic medical conditions, or disabilities. As a private, non-profit organization, Home Care Coordination aims to support adults aged 18 and older in living independently at home. Their team of skilled nurses and social workers conducts comprehensive assessments, develops personalized care plans, and coordinates various services to meet individual needs. Through consultations, care plan development, service coordination, and ongoing monitoring, Home Care Coordination strives to empower individuals and families in making informed decisions about health and personal care needs, promoting independence and dignity in a familiar environment. Generated from the website content

Here in Mendocino County, FIRST 5 spends more than one million dollars each year to help children ages 0 - 5 get: Some of our money is spent on grants ' meaning that we write a check to a local person or organization, then evaluate the outcome of their work. The rest of our money is spent on partnerships -- meaning that FIRST 5 staff shares the work with other organizations. See GRANTS or PROJECTS to read more about specific projects. Creative Use of Resources: Each year, Mendocino County receives about $800, 000 from the state FIRST 5. In the last few years, though, our budget has been closer to $1.5 million. That's because we use our state allocation to bring other funds that benefit children into the community. For example, we often successfully compete for grants from FIRST 5 California or private foundations. Also, we place 6 AmeriCorps and VISTA volunteers in local partner agencies every year, thereby bringing in another $100, 000 in federal funds to benefit young children. Innovation: We were one of the first, and the smallest, in the state to create a community partnership that successfully developed a universal children's health insurance program. Also, our Raise & Shine program, which helps families with child behavior issues, is quickly becoming a model for other California counties. We are now advising a half-dozen other communities that hope to offer similar services to families. Fair Distribution of Resources: Finally, FIRST 5 Mendocino is unusual in that it widely disperses its funds, roughly based on the population in each area of the county. We understand that our geography and transportation are serious barriers for families. The work of our partners and grantees benefits children from Round Valley to Gualala, and just about every point in between.