Tapestry Family Services, Inc. (Not taking students 2026-2027 academic year)

Organization Description

For over two decades, Tapestry Family Services has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Mendocino County’s most vulnerable residents. Since our inception in 2000, our mission has been clear: to provide unwavering support, compassionate care, and a helping hand to those who need it most.

Fostering Hope: We’ve touched the lives of over 500 children and transitional aged youth, offering them a stable and nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive. Our commitment to fostering brighter futures is exemplified by our work with more than 120 resource (foster) families who’ve opened their homes and hearts to foster children in need.

Mental Health Matters: At Tapestry, we believe that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. We’ve provided vital mental health services to thousands of Mendocino County residents, spanning from youth to adults. Our dedicated professionals are here to offer guidance, support, and resources to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.

At Tapestry Family Services, our commitment to the community runs deep. We’re here to create a brighter tomorrow, one life at a time. Whether you’re looking for foster care services, mental health support, or just a helping hand, we’re here to serve Mendocino County with compassion and dedication.

Join us in our journey of compassion, care, and community support. Together, we can weave a stronger, more resilient tapestry of lives in our community.

Program Information

Learning opportunities within Tapestry Family Services are varied, and can include a number of options.  Those include:
~Ethical communication practices with minor and adult clients recieving services to address their mental health
~The legal responsibilities around documentation of services with clients
~Training and experience in group facilitation for minor and adult clients
~Training and experience in offering rehabilitation services to minor and adult clients
~Training and experience in providing case management services
~Training in a variety of Evidence Based Practices and therapuetic approaches
~Training and experience in multi-disciplinary team participation and collaboration
~Maintaining licensing standards in a non-profit, responsibilities at all levels
~Rules and regulations related to provision of foster family oversight and specialty mental health services

An ideal candidate for placement in our agency is someone who is willing to ask for help, or for direction when they aren't sure how to proceed.  It would be important that they are able to treat others with respect and dignity.  They would need to be responsible and able to apply direction to their practice.  The skill to adapt to a variety of unpredictable situations is a significant value.

Health & Safety

 A student working with this agency could experience a variety of risks, including volatile clients, either minors or adults.  This could be assaultive in nature, or maladaptive in  a variety of ways.  A student with a placement working in the foster care department may have to travel to outlying areas to conduct home visits.  Some of the more rural areas of the county pose risks associated with road conditions and limited reception.  
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Able to do home visits
  • Drug Screening
  • Own car with evidence of insurance
  • Prefer Bilingual
Address 
169 Mason Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
United States
Website:
https://tapestryfs.org/
Program(s) 
Social Work
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Families
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice