Contact Help Me Grow
Contact Help Me Grow
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form:
Care for a young child? Check out the activities and events going on near you.
The Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Department is offering a free, year-long playgroup.
Community Adventure Pre-K Playgroups is a free program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0–5, featuring arts and crafts, outdoor play, snacks, quarterly field trips, and other activities.
Date: Every Wednesday & Friday
Time: 9:30AM - 12PM
Cost: Free
Location: Rainbow Rec Center, 5800 International Blvd., Oakland
Link: Click here to register.
Share:Receive free groceries and fresh food from the Telegraph Ministry Center in Oakland.
This community pantry provides healthy food to individuals and families in need, including fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, rice, bread, and proteins. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags or carts for pickup. The pantry sources food from local partners, including the Alameda County Community Food Bank, USDA, and city programs.
Date: Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 9:30AM - 1:30PM & Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM
Cost: Free
Location: Telegraph Ministry Center, 5316 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Link: Click here for more information.
Share:Families are invited to join BANANAS playgroup at the Oakland Public Library.
Visit the library to play, create, and enjoy simple activities together. This relaxed gathering gives children and caregivers a chance to connect, learn through play, and spend time with others in the community.
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 11AM - 2:30PM
Cost: Free
Location: Oakland Public Library, 125 14th St., Oakland
Link: Click here to register.
Help Me Grow Alameda County is a no-cost information and referral helpline for the babies you love. We can help you find a playgroup, find out when your child will start walking (or stop crying!) or help you prepare your child for school. Help Me Grow can answer the questions parents have about their kids ages birth to 5. No question too big or too small.
See what parents have to say about the help they received and hear from staff about what they have to offer.
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form: