Interested in becoming a Friend of the Family? Below are the application and training requirements for each level! Your level will depend on the type of support you are interested in providing families.

Level Zero

  Type of Support
      Donate goods and services
 
  Requirements
      Complete application
      Has no direct contact with resource parents or children
      No vetting through volunteer program required
 

Level One

  Type of Support
      Donate goods and services
      Prepare meals for families who have a new placement or are experiencing a need for help
 
  Requirements
      Has no direct contact with resource parents or children
      Completes vetting through Marin County Volunteer Program
 

Level Two

  Type of Support
      All Level One supports
      Donate time to resource families for help with various tasks
 
  Requirements
      LiveScan
      Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) clearance
      Participate in screening interview(s)
      Department of Motor Vehicles Report
      Copy of Driver’s License
      Proof of Auto Insurance
      Auto Insurance Liability Statement
**Please note that our minimum requirements are as follows: $100K coverage for each person, $300K for each occurrence, and $50K property damage**
      Confidentiality Statement
 
 
  Training
      Child Welfare Overview
      HIPAA/Confidentiality
      Mandated Reporting

Level Three

  Type of Support
      Any or All Level One and Two supports
      Help with transportation
      Help with childcare
 
  Requirements
      LiveScan
      Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) clearance
      Risk Assessment
      Department of Motor Vehicles Report
      Copy of Driver’s License
      Proof of Auto Insurance
      Auto Insurance Liability Statement
**Please note that our minimum requirements are as follows: $100K coverage for each person, $300K for each occurrence, and $50K property damage**
      Confidentiality Statement
 
 
  Training
      Child Welfare Overview
      Trauma and Loss
      HIPAA/Confidentiality
      Mandated Reporting

Friends of the Family apply