Since 1976 we have been providing a full range of activities and programs for children and families in North Marin. As an organization, we are committed to nurture, protect and educate our youth, while responding to the ever-changing needs of our community.
We provide a full range of childcare and parent support services: childcare from infancy to age 14; tutoring for all ages; licensed family counseling; parenting programs; outreach to the diverse cultural families of our community, and scholarships and encouragement for families seeking self-sufficiency.
Services have expanded over the years to include school sites and the recently opened Novato Wellness Center. We serve over 2,200 youth and families annually.
Learn more about us by reading some of our families' Success Stories.
Our Mission:
The Novato Youth Center believes that all children and youth have talents and strengths and the right to lead healthy, happy lives.
Our Purpose...
...is to mobilize the community and support families to respect, nurture and guide young people, through advocacy and services for children, youth, and families.
View NYC's 30th Anniversary Video
The Novato Youth Center produced this 8-minute top quality video to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. Cheryl Jennings of ABC 7/KGO TV and other local television professionals donated their time. Please click on the following YouTube link to view it:
More About NYC
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