North Coast Opportunities, Inc.

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. Serving Lake and Mendocino Counties since 1968, NCO is your local Community Action Agency. North Coast Opportunities, Inc.

We help people meet basic needs, improve health, and build self-sufficiency through early childhood education, caregiver support, housing, food, and emergency prep. (NCO) is the Community Action Agency that serves Lake and Mendocino Counties, as well as parts of Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte, and Solano Counties. NCO was established in 1968 as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty, with the mis

sion of assisting families and individuals to overcome barriers and conditions of poverty. NCO provides a safety net of assistance, emergency response, employment, and training services, as well as collaborate with community groups and organizations to achieve economic justice and well-being for all.

Recent funding cuts, economic challenges, and shifting federal policies have created challenges for North Coast Opportun...
06/12/2026

Recent funding cuts, economic challenges, and shifting federal policies have created challenges for North Coast Opportunities (NCO), but the organization’s core services remain fully operational and continue serving the community.
Programs including Head Start, Early Head Start, Rural Communities Child Care, Visión Family Resource Center, Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, Mendo-Lake Food Hub, the Build Program, and Lake County Home Hardening continue to provide critical support to local families and residents.
As NCO works to navigate these challenges, several programs have been scaled back, including Caring Kitchen, Gardens Project, Healthy Mendocino, Leadership Mendocino, and Walk & Bike Mendocino.
The organization is actively exploring opportunities to restore impacted programs where possible and appreciates the community’s continued support and understanding during this transition. Please click this link to read the full press release.
https://nco-6-11-2026-press-release-3.tiiny.site

06/10/2026
The Head Start Child Development Program is a caring, fun place where your little one can learn, grow, and experience a ...
06/08/2026

The Head Start Child Development Program is a caring, fun place where your little one can learn, grow, and experience a preschool environment!
Our Head Start locations include Lakeport, Clearlake, Ukiah, and Willits.
Apply today at www.ncoheadstart.org or call 707-462-2582 to learn more.

Looking for a caring, fun place where your little one can learn, grow, and experience a preschool environment? Check out South Ukiah Head Start!

Our wonderful teachers and staff are ready to welcome children ages 3 to 5 years and support their early learning journey.

Need a site closer to home? We offer Head Start sites in Lakeport, Clearlake, Ukiah, Upper Lake and Willits!

Apply today at www.ncoheadstart.org or call 707‑462‑2582 to learn more.

06/08/2026
Congratulations to the NCO BUILD Spring Cohort 2026!
06/08/2026

Congratulations to the NCO BUILD Spring Cohort 2026!

06/08/2026

June Calendar! 🏖️☀️

06/08/2026

Have you heard of North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) Rural Communities Child Care? Rural Communities Child Care offers FREE child care referrals and subsidized child care to qualifying families. To learn more about this program, visit their website at www.ncoinc.org/programs/rural-communities-child-care/

Are you interested in obtaining your childcare license? Rural Communities Child Care offers assistance with obtaining your child care license, participating in the Child Care Food Program and Family Child Care Home Education Network, free workshops on child development and business practices, and one-on-one consultations! To learn more, visit their website at https://www.ncoinc.org/programs/rural-communities-child-care/

06/03/2026

We're gearing up for our annual Free Sports Physicals and Back to School Fair. Mark it on your calendars - Saturday, July 11, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our Redwood Medical Clinic and plan on joining us!

It's one of our favorite community outreach events and we can't wait to see everyone. Aside from sports physicals, we will also have a Back-to-School Fair filled with school supplies and information booths for all students and their families.

This free event is designed to help students get ready for the 2026–2027 school sports season with no-cost sports physicals for school-aged children. Since sports physicals are required for student athletes participating in school sports, this is a great opportunity to check it off your list early. Sports physicals are valid for a year.

Families can also explore our Back-to-School Fair under the big tent featuring:
Backpacks & school supplies
Community resources
Free health screenings
Family-friendly activities
…and more!

No appointment needed — first come, first served. Parent or guardian consent is required for youth athletes. Mark your calendars now — more details coming soon!

06/03/2026

The Mendocino County Library is partnering up with Ukiah Unified School District to offer crafts, STEM activities, sensory play, bubbles, and free lunch for children ages 0-18 this Summer! Check out this flyer or contact the Mendocino County Library to learn more.

Ukiah Unified School District Ukiah - Mendocino County Library

06/02/2026

Looking for a caring, fun place where your little one can learn and grow? Check out the Peach Tree Early Head Start program in Ukiah!

Our wonderful teachers and staff are ready to welcome children ages 18 months to 3 years and support their early learning journey.

Apply today at www.ncoheadstart.org or call 707‑462‑2582 to learn more.

Address

413 N State St
Ukiah, CA
95482

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17074673200

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