Marin County families deserve more than a placement agency. They deserve a partner who vets every caregiver with relentless precision, negotiates fair pricing with full transparency, and delivers someone worthy of their loved one's home and their family's trust.
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California Statutory Disclosure — Civil Code § 1812.5095: Marin Care Connections LLC is a Domestic Referral Agency, not a Home Care Organization or employer. We are not the employer of any referred domestic worker. Depending on your working relationship with a referred caregiver, you may hold employer obligations under California and federal law, including payroll taxes and workers' compensation. Please consult a qualified tax or legal professional.
Dignity First
Every person in our care ecosystem — client, caregiver, and family — is treated with the full honor they have earned simply by being human.
Uncompromising Rigor
Eight verification steps. No shortcuts. No exceptions. The families of Marin County deserve absolute certainty in every person we refer.
Radical Transparency
Every rate negotiated openly. Every document explained completely. You will always know exactly what you are receiving — and what you are paying — before care begins.
"The finest care is not found in a brochure. It lives in the space between a caregiver's patient presence and a family's quiet exhale of relief."
— Marin Care Connections · Founded in Novato, CAA Connection Built on Something Real
Marin Care Connections was built by someone who has sat on both sides of this work — as a caregiver who walked into strangers' homes during their most vulnerable hours, and as a professional who watched families struggle to find trustworthy support through agencies that prioritized process over people.
We are a licensed Domestic Referral Agency operating under California Civil Code § 1812.5095. Our role is to find, verify, and connect — then step back and let the human relationship between caregiver and family become exactly what it should be.
Our Ground
Novato-based, Marin County-focused, Bay Area available.
Our Model
Independent caregivers. Agency-negotiated rates. Your peace of mind.
Our Standard
CA HCA certified, DOJ/FBI cleared, insured. No exceptions.
Our Promise
Complete rate transparency before a single shift begins.
Built from the Inside of This Work
Marin Care Connections was not built in a boardroom. It was built by someone who clocked into strangers' homes in the middle of the night, sat beside people in their most fragile moments, and understood — viscerally — what it means for a family to place their trust in a caregiver they barely know.
That experience drives every policy we write, every caregiver we verify, and every conversation we have with a family calling us in a moment of real need. We know this work from the ground up — and that is something no franchise or corporate chain can replicate.
We are Marin County. We know these streets, these families, and the standard they rightfully expect. We built this agency to meet it — every single time.
Authentic in all things
We own every outcome
Present when it counts
Care Services for Marin Families
All services are non-medical, performed by independent, pre-verified caregivers from our registry.
Companion Care
Genuine presence and social engagement for seniors living alone or recovering at home.
- Meaningful conversation & engagement
- Appointment accompaniment
- Hobbies, reading & cognitive activities
- Supervised social outings
Personal Care
Respectful, professional assistance with daily living — preserving independence with grace.
- Bathing & personal hygiene
- Dressing & grooming assistance
- Mobility support & safe transfers
- Medication reminders (non-medical)
Household Support
Light household management so family members can focus on presence, not logistics.
- Nutritious meal preparation
- Light housekeeping & laundry
- Grocery runs & errand support
- Transportation to appointments
Live-In & 24-Hour Care
Continuous, reliable presence for families who need round-the-clock assurance.
- 24-hour awake or live-in shifts
- Overnight monitoring & support
- Emergency response presence
- Family caregiver respite relief
Memory & Specialized Care
Caregivers with deep, specialized experience in progressive and neurological conditions.
- Alzheimer's & Dementia care
- Parkinson's & neurological support
- Hospice & palliative companion care
- Long-term progressive conditions
Urgent & Discharge Placements
When a hospital calls and a family needs care in hours, not days — we move fast.
- Same-day hospital discharge care
- Short-notice shift coverage
- Post-surgical recovery support
- Respite & trial placements
Our Verification Standard
Eight steps. Zero shortcuts. The families of Marin County deserve nothing less than absolute certainty.
HCA Registry
Active California HCA registration confirmed live through CDSS before any placement.
Background Check
DOJ & FBI Live Scan fingerprint clearance. Every applicant. No conditional approvals.
TB Testing
Negative TB results, dated within 24 months, reviewed and archived before first shift.
Insurance Verified
Personal liability confirmed — minimum $1M per occurrence, $6M aggregate.
ID & Authorization
Government-issued photo ID and legal U.S. work authorization reviewed and filed.
References Checked
Two professional references contacted, verified, and documented before approval.
Agreements Signed
Full Referral Agreement and Mutual Arbitration Agreement executed prior to placement.
Rate Confirmed
Caregiver rate presented and accepted before every single shift. No surprises. Ever.
"The measure of a life is not its duration, but its donation."
— Marin Care Connections
How It Works
Requesting a Caregiver
From first contact to first shift — we handle the credentialing, matching, and pricing so you can focus entirely on your loved one.
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Tell Us What You Need
Submit our brief intake form — care type, schedule, location in Marin. We listen carefully.
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We Negotiate Your Rate
Agency handles the full pricing conversation. You receive a clear, itemized quote before anything proceeds.
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Meet and Approve Your Match
We present a verified caregiver profile for your review. You have the final say — always.
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Care Begins
Sign your Client Service Agreement digitally. Scheduling managed through our secure partner platform.
Joining the Registry
We bring the clients. We handle the negotiations. You review the rate offered for each shift and decide — complete professional freedom.
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Submit Your Application
Complete our onboarding form with credentials, availability, and care specialties.
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Document Verification
HCA ID, TB results, background clearance, and insurance — each reviewed and filed by our team.
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We Present Each Opportunity
When a client match comes in, we contact you with full shift details and your caregiver rate. Accept or decline freely.
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Work and Receive Payment
Complete the shift, clock out through our platform, and receive secure, on-time payment.
What Marin Families Say
They connected us with a caregiver who understood my mother's rhythm before the first week was over. The process was clear, the pricing made sense, and for the first time in months I slept through the night knowing she was safe.
My father was discharged from MarinHealth on a Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, a verified, kind, experienced caregiver was in his home. I don't know how they moved that fast — but I will never forget it.
Other agencies felt like they were selling us something. This felt like someone who actually understood what we were going through. The caregiver they referred has become part of our family's story — and that is not something you manufacture.
What Families Ask
"Every family deserves a caregiver they can trust completely."
Serving Marin County with care
Reach Us Any Time
Care needs do not wait for business hours. We respond across every channel because the families who call us deserve someone who answers.
Get In Touch
We respond within a few hours. Fill out the form and we will reach you directly.
Your Craft.
Your Clock.
Your Career.
We are not your employer and we never will be. We are your referral partner — bringing you verified Marin County clients and presenting a clear rate for every shift before you commit to anything.
We Handle the Rate Conversation
Agency negotiates with every client. You receive a clear caregiver rate before each shift — accept or walk away. Always your call.
Complete Shift Autonomy
Accept any referral. Decline any referral. Set your geographic limits, schedule, and care preferences. No pressure, ever.
Marin County's Finest Households
Work with families who understand the value of quality care and treat caregivers with the dignity they have earned.
Secure, Punctual Payments
Every payment processed through our verified platform. No invoice chasing, no confusion, no delay.
Registry Requirements
Every caregiver must satisfy all of the following before receiving any referral.
- ✓Active California HCA Registry ID — verified through CDSS
- ✓DOJ / FBI Background Check — Live Scan clearance required
- ✓Negative TB Test Results — dated within 24 months
- ✓Personal Liability Insurance — $1,000,000 / $6,000,000 minimum
- ✓Government-Issued Photo ID — current and valid
- ✓Completed W-9 Form — required for 1099-NEC tax reporting
- ✓Signed Referral Agreement — domestic worker contract required
- ✓Auto Insurance — required if transporting clients in your vehicle
"You don't have to navigate this alone."
Our guides help Marin families make confident decisions about home care.
Resources for Families
Navigating Home Care in Marin County
A practical guide for families beginning the care conversation — from understanding what level of support your loved one needs to knowing exactly what to ask any agency before signing anything.
Request This Guide ›Referral Agency vs. Home Care Organization
Clear, plain-language breakdown of the two models, the tax and employment implications for your household, and why transparency about this distinction is non-negotiable.
Read Our FAQ ›Building a Professional Independent Caregiving Practice in California
From HCA registration and liability insurance to managing your schedule and income — a comprehensive starting point for California caregivers building their own independent business.
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