Fatherhood Programs for Early Childhood Development and Education in Alameda County

Last Updated: March/6/2025

Agency Name: Oakland Public Library

Description: Fathers are welcomed to join this group for fathers and father- figures. Come together to discuss fatherhood with your fellow peers. All are welcome for this free group. Tuesdays at 6 PM March 4 through April 1, 2025

Service Address: 3565 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA, 94602

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Anthony Propernick
  Phone: 510-238-3569
  Address: 1021 81st Ave Oakland, CA 94621
  

Access to programs depends on eligibility. Please click the View Program Details button and look at the Requirements section.

Last Updated: March/5/2025

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: The Parenting Stress Helpline (800) 829-3777 offers assistance to families and caregivers of children 0-18 years of age, and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The helpline is staffed by professional and volunteer counselors, who support parents and caregivers around a variety of parenting issues. Counselors are available to talk with parents about their stress and worries parenting infants, children, and teenagers as well as other family stresses or concerns. The helpline is also there for families in crisis, experiencing high stress, or needing assistance finding community resources or signing up for services offered through Family Paths. We offer therapy for children and caregivers, parent education classes, classes for fathers, group for Spanish speaking dads and a group for moms who have experienced trauma. Helpline counselors will make the referrals to these services. Helpline counselors are trained to supportively listen to callers’ needs, and help callers explore options for their situation. The helpline serves Alameda County parents and caregivers from all backgrounds, incomes, and family structures with respect, integrity, compassion, and hope.

Service Address: 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 109
Oakland, CA, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Vanessa Hernandez
  Title: Program Coordinator
  Phone: 510-380-1741
  Extension: 0241
  
• Name: Kim San Gabriel
  Title: Program Manager-Helpline
  Phone: 510-380-1738
  Extension: 238
  Address: 1727 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Oakland, California 94612
  

Last Updated: February/24/2025

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: This 6-week series is guided by the principles—empathy, purpose, integrity, and gratitude. The curriculum is designed to build confidence and enhance the co-parenting experience for Dads or father figures. This program benefits Dads who live with their children or separated from them. To register please call our Parenting Stress Helpline @ 1-800-829-3777. Limited Space Available.

Service Address: 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Julianne Rositas, MPA, MSEd
  Phone: (510) 893-2074
  Address: 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94612
  

Last Updated: February/3/2025

Agency Name: Union City Family Center

Description: Daddy and Me Game Night is an opportunity for Fathers & Father Figures who have children ages 0-5 and live in Union City and/or are part of NHUSD. This is a fun-filled game night for fathers to create memories with their children. To register please contact Imelda Rivas at irivas@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Service Address: 725 Whipple Road
Union City, CA, 94587

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Imelda Rivas
  Title: Early Childhood Community Specialist
  Phone: 510-476-2770
  Extension: 61061
  Address: 725 Whipple Road Union City, Ca 94587
  

Access to programs depends on eligibility. Please click the View Program Details button and look at the Requirements section.

Last Updated: July/3/2024

Agency Name: The Hub

Description: The Hayward Unified School District Fatherhood Initiative invites fathers to the Cafe Dad. The Fatherhood Initiative promotes responsible fatherhood and healthy relationships through parenting education and skill building. Cafe Dad meets every 2nd Thursday of the Month from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Service Address: 24823 Soto Road
Hayward, CA, 94544

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: The Hub
  Phone: 510-723-3857x x34201
  Address: 24411 Amador St. Hayward, CA 94544
  

Last Updated: May/20/2024

Agency Name: Native American Health Center

Description: Fatherhood Is Brotherhood was started in June of 2020. Native American Health Centers first program geared towards Fatherhood. Fatherhood Is Brotherhood Breaking The Cycle was created for Fathers to have a save place where fathers can connect with other fathers and discuss topics that are concerns for Fathers and finding ways to accomplish there goals as a Parent

Service Address: 3124 International Blvd
Oakland , CA, 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Paul Millard
  Title: Fatherhood Leader/ Home Visitor
  Phone: 4155041486
  Address: 3124 International Blvd Oakland , CA 94601
  

Access to programs depends on eligibility. Please click the View Program Details button and look at the Requirements section.

Last Updated: May/10/2024

Agency Name: Alameda County Public Health FHS Fatherhood Initiative

Description: The Fatherhood Initiative promotes responsible fatherhood and healthy relationships through skill-based parenting education providing male centered case management and support programs. --Increase men’s access and utilization of local health care and wraparound services --Strengthen and enhancing existing male --Services and system capacity through training --Professional development and health promotion campaigns Alameda county public system partners and non-governmental agencies who provide male and fatherhood services and/or have an interest to do so.

Service Address: 1100 San Leandro Boulevard
San Leandro, CA, 94577

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Alameda County Public Health FHS Fatherhood Initiative
  Phone: 510-667-4343
  Fax: 510-618-1973
  Address: 1100 San Leandro Boulevard, Suite120 San Leandro, CA 94577
  

Last Updated: May/8/2024

Agency Name: Alameda County Fathers Corps

Description: Dad-scussions is an ongoing virtual series that provides opportunities for Fathers to discuss current topics that matter to them. For more information or to register, please contact virve.hernandez@first5alameda.org.

Last Updated: May/8/2024

Agency Name: Alameda County Fathers Corps

Description: Fathers Corps is formed to support fathers to be meaningfully engaged with their children and to advocate for father-friendly services. Fathers learn father-friendly and father-specific programming for families in their neighborhood, learn how to raise their voices up through listening sessions, interviews, speaker panels, etc.; and by convening fathers at the county-wide Fatherhood Summit to celebrate and honor the critical role fathers play in their families and communities

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Kevin Bremond
  Phone: (510) 227-6932
  

Access to programs depends on eligibility. Please click the View Program Details button and look at the Requirements section.

Last Updated: May/8/2024

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: This group offers a safe, non-judgmental place where men can get support, develop practical parenting skills and share important resources while learning successful strategies for navigating the social service system. **Participants receive graduation certificates upon completion of 12 curriculum based groups. We continue to have meetings over Zoom to offer support to fathers.

Service Address: 3200 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA, 94703

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Kimberly Murphy
  Title: Director of Social Services Programs- ABW
  Phone: 5103184502
  Address: 1558 B Street Suite 100 Hayward , CA 94541
  

Access to programs depends on eligibility. Please click the View Program Details button and look at the Requirements section.

Last Updated: May/8/2024

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: This group offers a safe, non-judgmental place where fathers and those who identify as fathers can get support, develop practical parenting skills and share important resources while learning successful strategies for navigating the child welfare system. We continue to have meetings over Zoom for support fathers in need. Groups are held in English and Spanish.

Service Address: 3001 International Blvd
Oakland, CA, 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Kimberly Murphy
  Title: Director of Social Services Programs- ABW
  Phone: 5103184502
  Address: 1558 B Street Suite 100 Hayward , CA 94541