Fatherhood Programs for Early Childhood Development and Education in Alameda County

Last Updated: January/5/2026

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: December/22/2025

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: The Parenting Stress Helpline at (800) 829-3777 supports families and caregivers of children ages 0–21 and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The helpline is staffed by professional and volunteer counselors who help parents and caregivers with a wide range of parenting concerns. Counselors are available to talk with parents about stress related to parenting infants, children, and teenagers, as well as other family concerns. They also assist families in finding community resources and enrolling in services offered through Family Paths. Family Paths offers therapy for children and caregivers, parent education classes, classes for fathers and teen parents, a group for Spanish-speaking fathers, and a group for mothers who have experienced trauma. Helpline counselors provide referrals to these services.

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: December/15/2025

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. This program benefits Dads who live with their children or are separated from them.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.
  Phone: (800)829-3777
  Email: info@familypaths.org
  Address: 1727 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Suite #109 Oakland, CA 94612
  

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

Last Updated: November/1/2025

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. Stipends are provided for participants attending the groups. We continue to have meetings over Zoom to offer support to fathers.

Service Address: 1558 B Street Suite 100
Hayward, CA, 94541

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: November/1/2025

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 multi-systems. Stipends are provided for participants attending the groups. We continue to have meetings over Zoom to offer flexibility for fathers in need. Groups are held in both English and Spanish.

Service Address: 1558 B Street Suite 201
Hayward, CA, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Antoinette Stroughter
  Title: Program Supervisor
  Phone: 510-290-4908
  Address: 1558 B Street Suite 201 Hayward, Ca 94541
  
• Name: Kimberly Murphy
  Title: Director of Social Services Programs- ABW
  Phone: 5103184502
  Address: 1558 B Street Suite 100 Hayward , CA 94541
  

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: 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