PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES CENTER

Aging well together programs:case management:assessment, screening and evaluation of individual needs of residents 60 and older, referral and coordination into additional programing.home delivered meals:hot meals up to seven days a week delivered to homebound seniors.adult day respite:provides caregivers respite, program is tailored for clients with dementia or alzheimer's. Includes congregate meal services. Monday, wednesday, and friday.cafe at 211:hot lunch provided monday through fridayinvolved elder program:educational programs provided in partnership with srjc at all congregate dining sites (cafe at 211 and adult day respite).iride petaluma & rohnert park:volunteer rides provided to residents 60 and older.fallproof:evidence based balance program.matter of balance:training for others to help provide an evidence based balance program.caregiver support group:confidential and emotional support group for those taking care of loved ones with dementia and other related cognitive disorders.older adult collaborative:screening and referral for seniors (60 and older) who have identified signs of depression.

Economic sustainablity programs:earn it keep it save it (vita):the free tax help is available through the filing deadline of april 15, with some sites running through october for post-tax season filing. Clients can also receive help back-filing for up to three years, if needed.sonomaworks:sonomaworks provides temporary help for families with children who have little or no money. We also help adults caring for a child prepare for a job, then find and keep a job, so they can support their families. Support while on the program may include housing, food, utilities payments, childcare or medical care. Monthly cash benefits are added to an atm-style plastic card, called an electronic benefit transfer or ebt card, which you can use to make purchases. Sonomaworks is a sonoma county program that is also known as calworks in california and temporary aid to needy families (tanf) by the federal government.mentor me:has a mission to empower young people to reach their highest potential by matching them with a mentor. Nominated young people (k-12) are matched with a trained adult mentor for two years and meet for at least 1 hour a week. Additional resources may include tutoring and homework support, college, and career counseling as well as food and clothing support. Open to students in petaluma, penngrove, rohnert park.prevention, diversion:referred young people (under 18) are redirected from the justice system and partake in a restorative based program. You are first time or low-level offenders. Currently only the petaluma police department can refer to this program.resources for youth success & employment:assists young adults (up to 24 years of age) in finding the employment or educational path that is right for them through one-on-one coaching and guidance. Includes paid internships and work experience opportunities. Also provides workshops to develop life skills, such as time management, financial literacy and goal setting. Open to youth throughout sonoma county with qualifying barriers.peer mentoring:nominated young people (3-5th grade) are matched with a trained, high school mentor for 1 school year and meet for 1 hour a week. Circles of success:nominated young people (9-12th grade) attend weekly check in sessions from program staff. Student focus on academic improvement while strengthening informed decision-making skills. Open to students at san antonio high school.sponsor a box:offering discounted csa boxes for low income residents, includes irrigation supplies to grow the produce.senior farmers market covid relief scrip (sfmnp):provide sfmnp script to qualifying seniors in sonoma and marin counties at farmers market.bounty education and outreach:co-creating workshop curriculum, planning and co-leading 5 educational events and other tasks related to outreach and engagement of the community.farmers market life:lead farmers market life at 17 participating farmers markets, oversea the implementation of the 2021 usda farmers market promotion grant.california nutrition incentive program (life):distribute market match incentives to snap customers at 20 certified farmers' markets.