Parenting & Family Support in Alameda County

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Last Updated: June/15/2026

Agency Name: Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay

Description: JFCS East Bay’s mental health clinicians have extensive expertise working with children and families to address a wide range of issues that may arise during childhood and adolescence. Our therapists specialize in all ages and stages of development from birth to twenty-one. We focus on reducing symptoms of distress as well as enhancing relationships between caregivers and children. We provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Service Address: 2484 Shattuck Avenue, Ste. 210
Berkeley, CA , 94704

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Allyson Holmes-Knight
  Title: Sr. Director of Clinical Services
  Phone: 510-704-7475
  Fax: 510-704-7494
  Address: 2484 Shattuck Ave #210 Berkeley, CA 94704
  
• Name: Romina Gonzalez
  Phone: 925-644-7518
  

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Last Updated: June/15/2026

Agency Name: Alameda Family Services

Description: We offer infant, early childhood, and parent therapy in the home and in the clinic. Therapy focuses on the behavioral, social-emotional, and/or developmental needs of children in the context of their relationships with primary caretakers. We accept children before their 7th birthday and may see them up to age 8. Other services include anger management groups, drug and alcohol treatment, school-based health services, and mental health services for families with children birth to 18 years.

Service Address: 2325 Clement Avenue
Alameda, CA, 94501

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Peggy Huber, Psy.D.
  Title: Staff Psychologist
  Phone: (510) 326-2622
  Address: 2325 Clement Ave, Suite A Alameda, California 94501
  

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Last Updated: June/15/2026

Agency Name: City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services

Description: The City of Fremont offers several family-focused behavioral health services for children and youth ages 0 to 21 years old to improve their social-emotional well-being, strengthen family relationships, reduce delinquency, and increase school achievement. As needed, families are linked to community resources. Affordable fees are based on income and family size. Medi-Cal insurance accepted.

Service Address: 39155 Liberty Street, Suite E-500
Fremont, CA, 94538

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Joyce Lim
  Title: Clinical Supervisor
  Phone: 510-574-2128
  Fax: 510-574-2105
  Address: 39155 Liberty Street, Suite E-500 Fremont, CA 94538
  
• Name: Annie Bailey
  Title: Administrator
  Phone: 510-574-2100
  Fax: 510-574-2105
  

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Last Updated: June/15/2026

Agency Name: City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services

Description: Youth & Family Services' (YFS) Early Childhoood Counseling Program staff are specialized in early childhood development and parenting. They work with parents and caregivers at the YFS clinic and providing home visits as applicable. Given permission, some children can also be seen at their school settings. Telehealth meetings are also available. Services that the Early Childhood Program staff provide: -Consultation about developmental, social emotional and behavioral concerns -Consultation on parenting strategies and resources -Providing information about how to access services for parents and families -Counseling and consultation for parents on improving their relationship with their infant, toddler or young children up to age 8 years old.

Service Address: 39155 Liberty Street. Suite E-500
Fremont , CA, 94538

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Joyce Lim
  Title: Clinical Supervisor
  Phone: 510-574-2128
  Fax: 510-574-2105
  Address: 39155 Liberty Street, Suite E-500 Fremont, CA 94538
  
• Name: Annie Bailey
  Title: Administrator
  Phone: 510-574-2100
  Fax: 510-574-2105
  

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Last Updated: June/12/2026

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: We offer relationship-based mental health services to families with preschool-aged children who are struggling with emotional or behavioral issues. Our therapists collaborate with children and their parents or caregivers to foster a safe and secure environment in their relationships, while helping caregivers comprehend and meet their children's developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs. We provide services to families across Alameda County, either in the comfort of their own home or at our offices in Oakland and Hayward.

Service Address: Oakland Office, Hayward Office, and In the Community
Alameda County, CA, 94612 and 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Shareen Leland
  Title: Executive Director
  Phone: 510-380-1727
  Fax: 510-893-2074
  
• Name: Rene DValery
  Title: Clinical Director
  Phone: 510-300-6764
  Address: 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94612
  

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Last Updated: June/8/2026

Agency Name: Through the Looking Glass

Description: Through the Looking Glass Early Head Start Program serves children 0-3 and their caregivers as well as pregnant women. Our program specializes in children and families with developmental or disability issues, but is inclusive of parents and children with and without disabilities. During weekly visits, home visitors provide: - Play time that is fun for families and supports children's learning and growth - Activities and support that helps build strong parent-child relationships - Information that connects families to other resources as needed - Developmental play group at the Ed Roberts Campus for children and families 2x per month The home visitors have extensive training and experience working with children and parents with many different types of disabilities. In addition to their expertise in early childhood development, home visitors are trained mental health therapists who work with families using a strength-based approach.

Service Address: 3075 Adeline St., Ste. 120
Berkeley, CA, 94703

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Early Head Start EHS Main line
  Title: Early Head Start Main Line
  Phone: 510-225-7514
  Fax: 510-848-4445
  
• Name: Iliana Escobar
  Phone: (510) 225-7514
  Extension: 8114
  

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Last Updated: June/8/2026

Agency Name: Through the Looking Glass

Description: Home-based program for expectant parents with disabilities. Preparing parenting adaptations, childbirth education.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Iliana Escobar
  Title: Intake Staff, Clinical Program
  Phone: (510) 225-7514
  Fax: 510-848-4445
  Address: 3075 Adeline Street, Suite 120 Oakland, CA 94703-
  

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Last Updated: June/8/2026

Agency Name: Through the Looking Glass

Description: Home-based program for expectant parents, parents or grandparents of young children who have difficulty or pain doing baby care. It is designed for parents who have physical problems with child care from birth to 5 years. Our occupational therapists work with caregivers with pain, fatigue, visual disabilities, and any physical disability, assessing needs and providing baby care equipment and techniques to make baby care easier.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Iliana Escobar
  Title: Intake Staff, Clinical Program
  Phone: (510) 225-7514
  Fax: 510-848-4445
  Address: 3075 Adeline Street, Suite 120 Oakland, CA 94703-
  

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Last Updated: June/2/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Behavioral Health Department

Description: Building Hope/Construyendo Esperanza is a program of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services that began in 2000. Building Hope is a prevention and early intervention program for children ages 0-8 and their families. Building Hope provides home-based and clinic-based child-parent psychotherapy and family therapy. Services focus on trauma, behavioral, social-emotional, attachment, and/or developmental concerns that parents and caregivers have in their relationship with their young children. Case management, advocacy, and referral services are also provided to the children and families Building Hope serves. In addition, Building Hope offers Family Partner involvement. Family Partners are professional staff members who are family members with children with special needs. Family Partners help caregivers advocate for their children, access and navigate community resources, and improve their daily living situation.

Service Address: 7200 Bancroft Ave, Ste 125D
Oakland, CA, 94605

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Deb Yates, LCSW
  Title: Program Supervisor
  Phone: 510-383-5429
  Fax: 510-777-3880
  Address: 7200 Bancroft Ave, Ste 125D Oakland, CA 94605
  
• Name: Catherine Powell
  Phone: 5105678238
  Address: 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94606
  

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Last Updated: June/1/2026

Agency Name: Union City Family Center

Description: Our Storytime is a live and interactive group intended to provide enrichment opportunities to young learners. Children can sing, dance, and listen to read aloud in Spanish and/or English as their brains are stimulated through literacy, movement, and creative expression. This program is for families who reside in Union City and/or are part of NHUSD. Registration Required

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
  

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Last Updated: June/1/2026

Agency Name: Asian Health Services

Description: We provide children and youth ages 0-8 living in Alameda County with social-emotional support through screening, assessment, education, early intervention, medication support, and individual and family therapy. Our goals are to elevate the social emotional development of the child to age appropriate levels, enhance parental skills, promote emotional stability in the home, improve functioning in life skill areas. **Due to the current pandemic, we are currently providing telehealth services with limited in office services until further notice.

Service Address: 310 8th St. Suite 201
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Amos Yip
  Title: Clinical Manager
  Phone: 510 735 3900
  Fax: (510)-735-3941
  Address: 310 8th st. Suite 210 Oakland, ca 94607
  
• Name: Kao Saechao
  Title: Division Director of SMH
  Phone: 510-735-3934
  Fax: (510)-735-3941
  Address: 310 - 8th Street, Suite 200A Oakland, CA 94607
  

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Last Updated: June/1/2026

Agency Name: Asian Health Services

Description: We provide children ages 5-21 with social-emotional support through screening, assessment, education, early intervention, medication support, and individual and family therapy. Our goals are to elevate the social emotional development of the child to age appropriate levels, enhance parental skills, promote emotional stability in the home, improve functioning in life skill areas. **Due to the pandemic, we are currently providing telehealth and limited in office services until further notice.

Service Address: 310 8th street, Suite 201
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Amos Yip
  Title: Clinical Manager
  Phone: 510 735 3900
  Fax: (510)-735-3941
  Address: 310 8th st. Suite 210 Oakland, ca 94607
  
• Name: Kao Saechao
  Title: Division Director of SMH
  Phone: 510-735-3934
  Fax: (510)-735-3941
  Address: 310 - 8th Street, Suite 200A Oakland, CA 94607
  

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Last Updated: May/18/2026

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: A Better Way’s Birth to Five Program provides support and services to children, ages 0-8, and their families. We know that the first years of life is a sensitive period for development. When infants and young children encounter hardship or other difficulties during this time, it places them at a higher risk for experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental problems, both now and in the future. To support every child’s chance for healthy development and emotional wellbeing, our program offers a variety of services, including developmental screening, assessment, child and family therapy, and parent coaching. We work with biological, foster, and adoptive parents, and any other significant caregivers in a child’s life. Most importantly, families can receive services where they need it most—at home, daycare or preschool, in the community, or our clinic. Our treatment teams are multidisciplinary and include a mental health clinicians, family partners, and when appropriate, mental health rehabilitation services with behavior intervention specialists. Services are relationship and strength-based, family driven, culturally and linguistically sensitive, and incorporate evidence-based and evidence informed interventions.

Service Address: 426 17th St, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Birth to Eight Intake
  Phone: (510) 433-8600
  Fax: 510-433-8856
  

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Last Updated: May/18/2026

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: A Better Way’s PEI program is designed to provide early intervention support services to children and families in Alameda County through brief assessment and referral services, connection to local resources, mental health consultation, education, and training for families and community partners that interact with the early childhood system. Families in our program will work with a Mental Health Specialist and Family Partner who will assess for family-centered goals, screen children for developmental and mental health challenges, and refer and connect families to needed resources. Additionally, families will be offered parenting support and education through group classes (e.g., Circle of Security Parenting program), through topic-specific trainings (e.g., ADHD, trauma, co-parenting), and through peer-led support groups. The PEI program also works to strengthen the network of community partners providing early intervention and prevention services in Alameda County by developing a more robust referral network between programs and specialties in the early childhood field, and by offering training and consultation to programs interacting with young children and their families. 

Service Address: 426 17th St, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Amadee Fuentes
  Title: Clinical Supervisor
  Phone: (707) 530-1193
  Address: 426 17th Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, CA 94601
  
• Name: PEI Intake
  Phone: (510) 433-8600
  

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Last Updated: May/11/2026

Agency Name: Womens Daytime Drop-In Center (Berkeley)

Description: Housing programs are available to eligible women and children experiencing homelessness. Shelter Plus Care: The Shelter Plus Care program provides long term rental assistance and case management for eligible homeless persons with disabilities. Family Housing Resource Center: for Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville families Our case managers can discuss and review your situation to provide housing retention problem solving and other resources to those currently or facing homelessness. We will provide housing assessments to those families that are eligible and can provide other agencies for those located in other cities and counties.

Service Address: 2218 Acton Street
Berkeley, CA , 94702

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Housing Case Manager
  Phone: 510-548-2884
  Address: 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA 94702
  

Last Updated: May/11/2026

Agency Name: Womens Daytime Drop-In Center (Berkeley)

Description: Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center (WDDC) offers hospitality services to women and families experiencing homelessness. These services are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 9am and 1pm. This includes a hot meal, groceries, hygiene items and diapers. Mail receipt service is available for registered clients. Housing resources and problem-solving services are available for Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville families with our case managers by appointment ONLY. Best to call in advance. If you are not from Berkeley, Albany or Emeryville, we can provide a list of agencies supporting other areas for housing and shelter resources over the phone. WDDC is empowering women and children to move from the streets to a home by providing housing problem solving services and support, housing case management and referral services, and a transitional housing program for four single parent families. The WDDC has evolved from its original mission of providing emergency and crisis response to a program of on-going support services. WDDC serves an average of 500 households each month in a nurturing, home-like environment. Services are available at no fee to any homeless woman or family.

Service Address: 2218 Acton Street
Berkeley, CA , 94702

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Housing Case Manager
  Phone: 510-548-2884
  Address: 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA 94702
  

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Last Updated: May/11/2026

Agency Name: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Description: Our Parent-Infant-Program collaborates with The Regional Center East Bay (RCEB) to provide services to parents with infants birth to 3 years old who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Our multi-lingual staff utilizes skilled Infant Developmental Specialists, Mental Health Clinicians and a Resource Family Partner to offer weekly in-home and center based therapy programs and parent support group. Eligibility requirements; Already a Regional Center East Bay (RCEB) client and have Alameda County Medi-Cal.

Service Address: 312 Clay Street
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Tiauna Shabazz
  Title: Referral Coordinator
  Phone: 510-428-3408
  Fax: 510-238-9764
  
• Name: Marybeth Finch
  Title: Parent Infant Program Lead
  Phone: 510-428-8414
  

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Last Updated: May/11/2026

Agency Name: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Description: The Fussy Baby program provides support to parents whose infants are experiencing excessive crying, attachment or sleeping concerns that may be causing stress to the child and or family. Our team provides intervention, therapeutic strategies and support to develop plans to address the above concerns. To be eligible for services you must have Alameda County Medi-Cal.

Service Address: in the family home
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Program Contact(s):

• Name: Tiauna Shabazz
  Title: Referral Coordinator
  Phone: 510-428-3408
  Fax: 510-238-9764
  
• Name: Barbara Ivins
  Title: Clinical Director
  Phone: 510-428-8402
  

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Last Updated: May/10/2026

Agency Name: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Description: We offer services for children ages 0- 6 with developmental and/or behavioral concerns. Our department provides a range of programs to meet the mental health, educational and psycho-social support for vulnerable children and their families who reside in Alameda County. Children must have Full-Scope Alameda County Medi-Cal with no secondary insurance or out of pocket expense. For more information, please call our office directly at 510-428-3408.

Service Address: 312 Clay Street
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Tiauna Shabazz
  Title: Referral Coordinator
  Phone: 510-428-3408
  Fax: 510-238-9764
  
• Name: Barbara Ivins
  Title: Clinical Director
  Phone: 510-428-8402
  

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Last Updated: May/10/2026

Agency Name: Twins by the Bay

Description: Twins by the Bay is a non-profit, member-run support group for parents of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) in the East Bay. We have members from Rodeo to Hayward to Walnut Creek, with most members in Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda. Our mission is to educate, support and assist parents in the raising of multiple-birth children.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Twins by the Bay
  Email: info@twinsbythebay.org
  Address: 1311 Park St #1139 Alameda, CA 94501
  

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Last Updated: May/10/2026

Agency Name: Twins by the Bay

Description: This group is for ANY new or expectant parents of multiples and are welcome to attend any meeting.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Twins by the Bay
  Email: info@twinsbythebay.org
  Address: 1311 Park St #1139 Alameda, CA 94501
  

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Last Updated: May/10/2026

Agency Name: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Inc.

Description: Family Support Services (FSS) provides comprehensive case management services to pregnant and parenting teens/adults. Eligible clients must have a child under the age of 5. We serve Southern Alameda County. Our services are free, voluntary and confidential.

Service Address: 22211 Foothill Blvd
Hayward, CA, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Victor Ramos
  Title: Program Manager
  Phone: 5104715907
  Extension: 3747
  Address: 22211 Foothill Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
  
• Name: victor Ramos
  Title: Program Manager
  Phone: 510-457-8068
  Address: 22211 Foothill Blvd Hayward, California 94541-2712
  

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Last Updated: May/8/2026

Agency Name: The Unity Council

Description: We offer child development and parental support services at a public school for pregnant and parenting teens. Our prenatal program provides home visits and prenatal education to pregnant women and families with newborns. The home base program serves medically fragile and typically developing infants and toddlers through weekly home visitation and developmental playgroups.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: The Unity Council
  Phone: 510-535-6900
  Fax: 510-534-7771
  Email: admin@unitycouncil.org
  Address: 1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Suite 2A Oakland, CA 94601
  

Last Updated: May/8/2026

Agency Name: The Hub

Description: The Hub Family Resource Center provides the following services: •Assistance with obtaining Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh (food stamps), Covered Ca, Health PAC, Kaiser Child Health Program, CalWorks, General Assistance, and CAPI •Community Liaison to AC SSA •DACA Applications/Renewals •Housing & Job Search •Assistance with domestic violence paperwork, child support and related paperwork •Application Assistance: EDD, USDI, SSI, Family Leave, etc. •School Information/ Advocacy (SARB/COST/SST/IEP, etc.) •Food Pantry •Community referrals •Workshops (Immigration, College Readiness, Nurturing Families, etc.) •Peer Counseling •Light case management •Support to HUSD Staff and Parent Outreach Workers

Service Address: 24411 Amador St.
Hayward, CA, 94544

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: The Hub
  Phone: 510-723-3857x x34201
  Fax: 510-784-2668
  Address: 24411 Amador St. Hayward, CA 94544
  

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

Last Updated: May/8/2026

Agency Name: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning

Description: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning (formerly Raising A Reader San Francisco and Alameda Counties) has served over 100,000 children ages 0-6 and their families since 2003. Tandem works with families, educators, and communities to surround young children with interactive learning experiences that spark joy and close the opportunity gap. We believe family engagement in early learning is critical to breaking the cycle of poverty and building brighter futures for children. Tandem’s programming is threefold: 1) provide high-quality, age-appropriate, multilingual children’s books; 2) deliver training for educators, families and family support services; and 3) build a strong community-wide commitment to support children’s early learning.

Service Address: 111 Myrtle Street, Suite 101
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
  Phone: 415-683-5460
  Email: info@tandembayarea.org
  Address: 111 Myrtle Street, Suite 101 Oakland , CA 94607
  

Last Updated: May/7/2026

Agency Name: Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments

Description: Spanish-speaking women whose lives are affected by domestic violence can meet with an advocate for one-on-one peer counseling. Mujeres Unidas y Activas is now providing individual advocate services and workshops for domestic violence victims at The Empowerment Center at SAVE in Fremont.

Service Address: 1900 Mowry Ave, Suite 201
Fremont , CA, 94538

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments
  Phone: 510-574-2250
  Fax: 510-574-2252
  Email: info@save-dv.org
  Address: 3155 Kearney St, Suite 220 Fremont, CA 94538
  

Last Updated: May/7/2026

Agency Name: Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments

Description: SAVE’s individual counseling is free, confidential, and available to all genders. For more information or to request a referral, call our 24-Hour Crisis Line at (510) 794-6055.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments
  Phone: 510-574-2250
  Fax: 510-574-2252
  Email: info@save-dv.org
  Address: 3155 Kearney St, Suite 220 Fremont, CA 94538
  

Last Updated: May/7/2026

Agency Name: Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments

Description: SAVE has Walk-In Hours, where you can come in and meet with an advocate for immediate assistance. Domestic violence counselors are available to assist you. Our advocates can help with: Nonjudgmental, compassionate support Food and clothing Referrals for help with legal, financial, housing and other matters Information about SAVE services, including classes and workshops at SAVE, as well as individual counseling Assistance with safety planning The Empowerment Center is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm at 3155 Kearney St, Suite 220, Fremont, CA 94538. Drop in anytime during business hours or make an appointment to ensure you can meet with an advocate. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm and can be made by by calling (510) 574-2250 or emailing info@save-dv.org.

Service Address: 3155 Kearney St, Suite 220
Fremont , CA , 94538

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Jacia Mim
  Title: Community Case Manager
  Phone: 510-574-2256
  Address: 1900 Mowry Ave., Ste. 201 Fremont, CA 94538
  

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

Last Updated: April/24/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1086 8th St
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: BANANAS Inc
  Phone: 510-658-0381
  Fax: 510-658-8354
  Email: info@bananasbunch.org
  Address: 5232 Claremont Ave Oakland , CA 94618
  

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

Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: San Antonio Family Resource Center

Description: This is a monthly registered program! We prioritize families that live in the Oakland neighborhoods of 94606 and 94601. We provide one monthly diaper box per child who are the ages from 0-6 years-old.

Service Address: 2800 Park Blvd
Oakland, CA, 94610

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Avita Behari
  Title: Program Administrator
  Phone: 5102393473
  Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
  

Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: San Antonio Family Resource Center

Description: San Antonio Family Resource Center/Lotus Bloom is a family resource center where children aged birth to 5 and their parents/caregivers learn, play, and find connections. Families are also connected to family navigation, referrals, and resources.

Service Address: Garfield Elementary School - 1640 22nd Ave
Oakland, CA, 94606

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: San Antonio Family Resource Center
  Phone: 510-735-9222
  Email: dawn@lotusbloomfamily.org
  Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
  

Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: Restorative Pathways

Description: Restorative Pathways (formerly known as Ruby's Place) provides a free service to the community to access information, referrals and counseling including: 1. A Community Resource Mental Health and Outreach Office 2. Hourly Therapy services for Women, Men, Children and Families 3. Substance Abuse Assessment 4. Victims of Crime application assistance 5. Mental Illness Assessments 6. Psychiatric referrals 7. Crisis Counseling 8. Referral Services for mental health issues 9. Legal advocacy for: immigration, T-visa, U-visa, VAWA. Restraining Order’s completed in the office, court advocacy, attorney referrals. 10. Other Advocacy: CalWorks applications and advocacy for DV “stop clock”, Social Services applications, child care referrals. 11. Provide small hygiene supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Jennifer Malvoux
  Title: Director of Programs
  Phone: 510-786-1246
  Address: 1180 B Street Hayward, CA 94541
  

Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: Restorative Pathways

Description: Restorative Pathways (formerly Ruby's Place) is offering counseling and outreach services for men, women, and children. The services are free of charge. Individual therapy and family therapy for women, men, and children. Including issues such as: Trauma, Grief, Depression and Anxiety, Family and Peer Conflict, Self-Esteem, Addictions, Coping Skills and more! Make an appointment by phone 510-581-5626. For additional support, call 888-339-7233 or text 510-214-6331.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Rachel Pfeffer
  Title: Interim Executive Director
  Phone: (510) 695-2376
  Address: 1180 B Street Hayward, CA 94541
  
• Name: Jennifer Malvoux
  Title: Director of Programs
  Phone: 510-786-1246
  Address: 1180 B Street Hayward, CA 94541
  

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Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center

Description: Stay Ready for School provides culturally responsive, community-centered services to families in East Oakland in order to improve health, education, and developmental outcomes among young children of African descent. We focus on improving health and birth outcomes and empowering parents to become better equipped to navigate their children's school systems and community resources.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center
  Phone: 510-777-1177
  Email: admin@rootsclinic.org
  Address: 9925 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94603
  

Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center

Description: Sisterhood Circles are a virtual meeting space for women to connect with other women, unapologetically and share their thoughts and ideas, discuss topics centered on self-love and self-care. This session is led by Diedre Goree.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center
  Phone: 510-777-1177
  Email: admin@rootsclinic.org
  Address: 9925 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94603
  

Last Updated: April/17/2026

Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center

Description: A series for caregivers of children ages 0-5 to discuss pandemic parenting and distance learning.

Service Address: 9925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA, 94603

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center
  Phone: 510-777-1177
  Email: admin@rootsclinic.org
  Address: 9925 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94603
  

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Last Updated: April/16/2026

Agency Name: Regional Center of the East Bay

Description: RCEB's Early Start Program provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3) with developmental delays and disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. If you have a concern of developmental delay or disability for your child, to make a referral for eligibility determination evaluation you can contact one of the following: Referral Phone Line: 510-618-6195 Referral eFax: 510-678-4156, Attn: EI Intake Referral Fax: 510-618-7763, Attn: EI Intake Referral Email: earlystartreferrals@rceb.org

Service Address: 500 Davis Street, Suite 100
San Leandro , CA, 94577

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Regional Center of the East Bay
  Phone: 510-618-6100
  Fax: 510-678-4100
  Email: oncallcasemanager@rceb.org
  Address: 500 Davis Street, Suite 100 San Leandro , CA 94577
  

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Last Updated: April/16/2026

Agency Name: Play Pals Preschool

Description: Inclusive preschool program welcoming children 18mos and up. Potty training not required. Warm and welcoming environment. Onsite speech and ABA services available for to students who require additional support. Tuition vouchers welcome! Research has shown that in the field of early education, inclusion settings benefit children with and without special needs.

Service Address: 14207 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA, 94578

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Tamila Jackson
  Phone: 510-470-1146
  

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Last Updated: April/15/2026

Agency Name: Parent Voices Oakland

Description: Parent Voices Oakland (PVO), is a parent-led grassroots organization that advocates for affordable, accessible, quality child-care. PVO organizes and empowers families with the highest need to build effective campaigns toward economic and educational justice. The mission of PVO is to make quality, accessible, and affordable childcare available to all families, and to organize, support, and empower parents and caregivers in becoming life-long advocates for their children. PVO’s programs are developed to expand local, state and federal resources for a child care delivery system that is comprehensive, community driven, and provides support for children and families universally. Through community organizing, parent education and leadership development, coalition building, and civic engagement, PVO elevates the visibility of low-wage workers who cannot afford the full cost of childcare.

Service Address: 580 2nd Street, Suite 210
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Parent Voices Oakland
  Phone: 510-338-3049
  Email: info@pvoakland.org
  Address: 580 2nd Street, Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94607
  

Last Updated: April/13/2026

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, including your kids for this free group. Wednesday at 6 PM - 8p PM.

Service Address: 1021 81st Avenue
Oakland, CA, 94621

Program Contact(s):

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

Last Updated: April/13/2026

Agency Name: La Familia Counseling Service

Description: The Youth and Family Opportunity (YFO) Program provides services to develop place-based, integrated systems of services, support services, and opportunities to serve youth and families. YFO increases access to health and wellness services for low-income and uninsured children and their families in Alameda County by offering prevention services, provided at the Fuller Neighborhood Resource Center and Glad Tidings Church as well as other locations, based on need. We offer free on-site community classes/workshops, such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Zumba, yoga/meditation, diabetes classes, as well as workshops and training on other specialized topics.

Service Address: 24301 Southland Drive, Suite 300
Hayward , CA , 94545

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: La Familia Counseling Service
  Phone: 1-510-300-3500
  Fax: 855-603-3229
  Address: 24301 Southland Drive, Suite 300 Hayward, CA 94545
  

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Last Updated: April/13/2026

Agency Name: Shalom Play

Description: Shalom Play, following in the footsteps of TBA’s successful Kindergym program, is a joyful, donation-based play program designed for children under 5 from families raising Jewish children—proudly sponsored by PJ Library and Temple Beth Abraham. If you have a beginner walker or a speedy little mensch who’s climbing, running, and jumping off everything, this kvell-worthy space is for you! Come schmooze with other mishpuchas (families), let your little ones explore, and enjoy a warm kehillah (community) atmosphere. Siblings are welcome! We offer secure parking and on-site security so you can relax while your children play. Attendees do not need to be Temple Beth Abraham members, however, this is a wonderful opportunity to tour our grounds and learn about our onsite Jewish preschool and vibrant community. Shalom play is held on Sundays, 10 to 11:30 am, in the Temple Beth Abraham social hall.

Service Address: 327 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA, 94610

Program Contact(s):

• Name: dawn margolin
  Title: Director
  Phone: 5105477726
  

Last Updated: April/13/2026

Agency Name: Intertribal Friendship House

Description: The resource center is available to parents who identify as Native American (no one will be turned away) with young children. We offer child development support, early literacy activities, peer coaching, parent support, and helping families with resources to connect with services. We offer cultural programs, dance, drumming, family activities & events

Service Address: 523 International Blvd
Oakland , CA , 94606

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Carol Wahpepah
  Title: Executive Director
  Phone: 510-836-1955
  Address: 523 International Blvd Oakland, ca 94606
  

Last Updated: April/11/2026

Agency Name: Hively

Description: With two locations in Pleasanton & Oakland, the Hively Family Resource Center (HFRC) provides a one-stop shop for families to obtain all the basic necessities they need. We offer non-perishable foods, early literacy materials; the Community Closet provides new and gently used children's clothing, shoes; and other basic necessities. ALL of the resources are provided free of charge to families in need.

Service Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA, 94588

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Christabell Rodriguez
  Phone: (925) 667-5036
  Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588-3657
  

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Last Updated: April/11/2026

Agency Name: Hively

Description: Hively provides child care referral services in eastern Alameda county (Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and Sunol, otherwise known as Tri-Valley). Families receive free child care referrals, information about choosing child care and Oliver's Law, and additional parenting support services. Parents also receive navigation of community resources and information about child care subsidy programs. Families with children with special needs receive support from our Training and Inclusion Coordinator. Tri-Valley child care providers receive one on one coaching, technical assistance, resources and professional development workshops and training. License exempt providers receive support with the Community Care Licensing process.

Service Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA, 94588

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Hively
  Phone: 925-417-8733
  Fax: 925-730-4942
  Email: hello@behively.org
  Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588
  

Last Updated: April/11/2026

Agency Name: Hively

Description: With two locations in Pleasanton & Oakland, the Hively Family Resource Center (HFRC) provides a one-stop shop for families to obtain all the basic necessities they need. We offer non-perishable foods, early literacy materials; the Community Closet provides new and gently used children's clothing, shoes; and other basic necessities. ALL of the resources are provided free of charge to families in need.

Service Address: 111 Myrtle Street, Suite 102
Oakland, California, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Hannah Velasquez
  Phone: (510) 568-0306
  Address: 111 Myrtle Street, Suite 102 Oakland, CA 94607
  

Last Updated: April/11/2026

Agency Name: Help Me Grow

Description: Every day, your child is growing and learning. The most important time for a child’s development is the first 5 years of life. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, learning or behavior, it’s important to act early. Getting help early is one of the best things you can do to help ensure your child reaches their best development.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Help Me Grow
  Phone: 1-888-510-1211
  

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Last Updated: April/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda Family Services

Description: The program is funded by Early Head Start and provides families with weekly 90-minute home visits and twice-monthly group meetings. This program provides prenatal care, child development services, comprehensive health services, and family support services to income-eligible pregnant women, infants, and toddlers living in the city of Alameda.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Marishka Filio
  Title: Enrollment Analyst
  Phone: 510-501-6333
  Address: 2325 Clement Avenue, Suite B Alameda, CA 94501
  

Last Updated: April/1/2026

Agency Name: Community Child Care Council of Alameda County

Description: ¡Está invitado a un taller de padres en línea GRATUITO de Fuerza en la conexión! Semanalmente todo los miércoles de 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Se trata de 4 talleres para padres que permitirán a los participantes escuchar y aprender unos de otros, al tiempo que proporcionarán contenido específico y significativo relacionado con Prosperar a través del estrés, la adversidad y el trauma. Esta serie apoyará la capacidad de los participantes para crear, apoyar y mantener relaciones y entornos seguros, estables y enriquecedores para todos los niños, especialmente los niños dentro y fuera de los entornos de aprendizaje formal. Los objetivos incluyen: Los participantes tienen la oportunidad de aumentar el conocimiento de las ACEs y los efectos del trauma Los participantes tienen la oportunidad de obtener estrategias específicas informadas sobre el trauma y que respondan al trauma para mitigar los efectos de las experiencias traumáticas Los participantes tienen múltiples oportunidades y modalidades para compartir e interactuar entre sí a lo largo de la serie de participación de los padres

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Serena Michel
  Title: Coordinator
  Phone: 510-736-2827
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, CA 94541
  
• Name: Ariana Ortiz
  Title: Manager, Resource & Referral Family Services
  Phone: 510-736-2797
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, CA 94541
  

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Last Updated: April/1/2026

Agency Name: Lincoln Families

Description: The Mandela FRC is a West Oakland community hub where children, youth, and families can receive individualized and responsive services and support. Families have access to wellness services and workshops, emergency navigation services, holistic health screenings, adult continuing education, after school programs, concrete needs, and more.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Lincoln Families
  Phone: 510-273-4700
  Fax: 510-530-8083
  Address: 150 Linden St. Oakland, California 94607
  

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Last Updated: April/1/2026

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: This class is designed to Empower Young and Expectant Parents 21 and under with the Knowledge and Skills to Build Safe, Supportive, and Nurturing Families. Free to qualifying participants who live in or go to school in Oakland, Piedmont or Alameda. Others on a case-by-case basis. Class meets once a week on Mondays, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, no class 5/25 Memorial Day.

Program Contact(s):

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

Last Updated: April/1/2026

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: Our 12-week Positive Parenting Class is designed for all types of families—including expecting parents, foster, adopt and kinship caregivers, LGBTQ+ families, parents of children of all ages and anyone in a parenting role. Class meets once a week on Tuesdays, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/29, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23)

Service Address: 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, California, 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: April/1/2026

Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.

Description: Finding Peace Within is an award winning 10 week skill-based support group for women who are experiencing symptoms of past trauma. We teach trauma survivors simple and practical steps toward living more calmly and at ease in their daily lives. This group is an educational, supportive environment and not a trauma-processing group. When we have experienced trauma in the past, our bodies may continue to feel stressed and try to protect us from harm long after the trauma is over. We might feel anger, despair, turmoil or numbness even when we don’t remember or are not thinking about what happened. This group covers simple and practical skills that can be practiced in daily life. The next series will be from 3/12/2026 to 6/14/2026,Thurday mornings from 10-11:30am on Zoom. Free to low income Alameda County mom, sliding scale for others. Intakes happening January through the beginning of the group. call our Helpline at 800-829-3777 for more info and to register. For more information about this group and other services at Family Paths, please visit us on the web at www.familypaths.org

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

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
  

Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: Fremont Family Resource Center

Description: Public Health Nursing provides nurses to assess the health status and provide health education, case management, counseling, outreach, and referral services for the individuals, families, and community groups. Specific populations include high-risk pregnant and parenting women, infants, and children, people with or exposed to communicable diseases, and the elderly.

Service Address: 39155 Liberty St. Ste. D470
Fremont , CA , 94538

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Nurse of the Day N/A
  Phone: 510-795-2409
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: Fremont Family Resource Center

Description: The Family Support Services program offers support to families facing stressful or challenging life situations. A professional social worker or counselor can assist you in getting through difficult life situations. Services are available to Tri-City residents and free to those with qualifying incomes. A Family Support Coordinator will work with you and your family to develop an action plan based on your goals. You will receive information about options, tools, and access to resources needed to resolve or stabilize the situation.

Service Address: 39155 Liberty Street, A110
Fremont , CA , 94537

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Fremont Family Resource Center
  Phone: 510-574-2000
  Fax: 510-574-2001
  Address: 39155 Liberty Street Fremont , CA 94537
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

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
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: The program is a ten-session group for those who are parenting children who have experienced the death of their parent. The program is designed to help you meet the needs of your parentally-bereaved child(ren) while also dealing with your own feelings of grief.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
  Phone: 510-268-3770
  Fax: 510-268-1073
  Email: Info@ebac.org
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, California 94601
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: EBAC’s family resource center in San Leandro serves the families in the San Leandro Unified School District, and Alameda County residents. This Family Resource Center provides the gateway to connect children and their families with health insurance and other social services vital to supporting student health and educational success. EBAC works with district, city, and county personnel as well as other community based organizations to coordinate provision of the following services to families on campuses throughout the school district: Healthcare insurance enrollment and retention (Medi-Cal; Kaiser Health Care Plan); Case Management; Application Assistance: Food Stamps, CalWORKs, General Assistance, etc. Information and referrals for child support, child care, housing, mental health services, etc. Assistance with school enrollment, seasonal workshops, Translation and interpretation

Service Address: 2251 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro , CA , 94579

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
  Phone: 510-268-3770
  Fax: 510-268-1073
  Email: Info@ebac.org
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, California 94601
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: East Bay Agency for Children operates student and family support service programs designed to (1) remove barriers to students’ learning and (2) help families receive resources and support. The center's dual-language (English/Spanish) programs provide support for literacy and social-emotional skills to help prepare children and their families for Kindergarten.

Service Address: 1700 28th Ave
Oakland , CA, 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
  Phone: 510-268-3770
  Fax: 510-268-1073
  Email: Info@ebac.org
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, California 94601
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: East Bay Agency for Children's Circle of Care is a unique program that supports children and their families coping with the death of a loved one. This program helps children and their families heal and learn to cope with this traumatic experience through peer support group services for the entire family, educational workshops, information and referral. Circle of Care services are offered at modest cost, on a sliding scale based on financial means, although no one is turned away due to lack of funds. Thursdays via Zoom. For Virtual Peer Support Groups contact: Circleofcare@EBAC.org | 510-531-7551 X 3195

Service Address: 2828 Ford Street
Oakland, CA, 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
  Phone: 510-268-3770
  Fax: 510-268-1073
  Email: Info@ebac.org
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, California 94601
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: EPIC is an intensive 25 week school-based program for Medi-Cal eligible children ages 3.5-5 who have difficulty self-regulating their emotions and behaviors. Featuring social-emotional learning, occupational therapy, and trauma-focused play therapy, and school staff support, EPIC offers children, their families, and teachers skill building services that improve children’s capacity to self-regulate and respond age appropriately. The program also increases caregiver and teacher knowledge of child development and helps to build a community of support.

Service Address: school based
Oakland, California, 94609

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Poonam Chokshi, Psy.D.
  Title: Program Director
  Phone: 510-907-0679
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, CA 94601
  

Last Updated: March/26/2026

Agency Name: Community Child Care Council of Alameda County

Description: 4Cs is honored to share with our community, free of charge, concrete services that will continue to support our mission to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children through our RISE programs. We are grateful to offer the following: -Diapers and Wipes -Hygiene and Health-related Supplies -Gently-used Clothes for Infants, Children, and Adults -Children’s Books and Toys -Food Pantry -THRIVE Parenting Program -Brilliant Baby Enrollment for Oakland families ($500 college savings account) -Special Events such as seasonal, back-to-school, and holiday giveaways Referrals to: -VITA (free tax preparation and filing) -Car Seat Installation checks -Additional parenting support programs

Service Address: 8105 Edgewater Drive, Suite 270
Oakland, CA, 94621

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Chantae Wilson
  Phone: 510-736-0024
  
• Name: Ariana Ortiz
  Title: Manager, Resource & Referral Family Services
  Phone: 510-736-2797
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, CA 94541
  
• Name: Jeanette Calixto
  Title: Supervisor, Family Resources
  Phone: (510) 736-2804
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency

Description: YFS provides advocacy services for parents/families of Deaf/DeafBlind/DeafDisabled/Hard of Hearing/LateDeafened children. Bloom Program serves age 0-8 Deaf/DeafBlind/DeafDisabled/Hard of Hearing children and families. Rise Program serves age 9 to 22 youth and their families. Services include IFSP/IEP/ITP advocacy, individual advocacy, independent living skills instruction, and community education. YFS offers Family Mentoring services throughout 14 counties that DCARA serves.

Service Address: 14895 E14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA, 94578

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
  Phone: 510-343-6670
  Address: 14895 E. 14th Street, Suite #200 San Leandro , CA 94578
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Davis Street Community Center Incorporated

Description: Everyday countless parents are kept out of the workforce by a lack of affordable, reliable and quality childcare. Our four centers shine as a beacon of hope to parents by offering a nurturing and educational environment for their children. All programs offer developmentally appropriate curricula, designed to stimulate, nurture and develop healthy minds and bodies. Children move on to kindergarten eager and school ready.

Service Address: 13050 Aurora Drive and 14300 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA California, 94577

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Trish Murillo
  Title: APP Manager
  Phone: 510 347 4620
  Extension: 167
  Fax: 510 483 4486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577
  
• Name: Alice Bedinger
  Title: Children's Services Director
  Phone: 510 347 4620
  Extension: 103
  Fax: 510 483 4486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, Ca. 94577
  
• Name: Daniel Johnson
  Title: Operations Director
  Phone: 510-347-4620
  Extension: 104
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577
  
• Name: Tracy Tran
  Title: Childrens Services Fiscal Manager
  Phone: 5103474620
  Extension: 127
  Fax: 5104834486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, Ca 94577
  
• Name: Jennifer Ralph
  Title: Site Supevisor
  Phone: 510 567 0322
  Fax: 510 568 4382
  Address: 13050 Aurora Drive San Leandro, Ca, 94577
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Davis Street Community Center Incorporated

Description: The Davis Street Family Resource Center administers an Alternative Payment Program, which is a parental choice child care voucher program for eligible families with children age 0 thru 12, who are living in the Eden area (San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Ashland, and Berkeley/Albany area). Family eligibility is based on income and need. Families are entitled to choose either traditional or non-traditional services (including evening and weekend care) in their choice of childcare environment, including center-based care, family day care homes and license exempt care.

Service Address: 3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA, 94577

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Trish Murillo
  Title: APP Manager
  Phone: 510 347 4620
  Extension: 167
  Fax: 510 483 4486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577
  
• Name: Alice Bedinger
  Title: Children's Services Director
  Phone: 510 347 4620
  Extension: 103
  Fax: 510 483 4486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, Ca. 94577
  
• Name: Daniel Johnson
  Title: Operations Director
  Phone: 510-347-4620
  Extension: 104
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577
  
• Name: Tracy Tran
  Title: Childrens Services Fiscal Manager
  Phone: 5103474620
  Extension: 127
  Fax: 5104834486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, Ca 94577
  

Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: CSUEB Community Counseling Center

Description: We are a Marriage and Family Therapy training facility offering counseling services to the Bay Area community at no cost. We have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 40 years.

Service Address: 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Room 260, A&E Building
Hayward, CA, 94542

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: CSUEB Community Counseling Center
  Phone: 510-885-3007
  Email: counselingcenter@csueastbay.edu
  Address: 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd Hayward, CA 94542
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Community Child Care Council of Alameda County

Description: The child care payment programs (CAPP, CalWORKs Stage One, 2, 3 and Foster Care) are designed to provide full or partial reimbursement of child care services on behalf of eligible families. The goal of these programs are to assist and promote the health, growth, care, development and education of children in Alameda County by providing child care, while the children’s parents continue their employment, education, welfare-to-work activities, or other need for services such as seeking employment, seeking permanent housing, incapacitation or child protective services.

Service Address: 22351 City Center Drive
Hayward, California, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: 4Cs Staff
  Phone: 510.582.2182
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, California 94541
  

Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Community Child Care Council of Alameda County

Description: 4Cs of Alameda County offers free car seat installation checks from a licensed Child Passenger Safety Technician by appointment only.

Service Address: 22351 City Center Drive
Hayward, CA, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Katie Honegger
  Title: Child Passenger Safety Technician
  Phone: 5107360073
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, California 94541
  

Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: City of Hayward

Description: Free diaper kits for families! Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents will continue on a month by month basis. -Diapers in sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 -1 free kit per child -Each kit contains 80-100 diapers and 200 wipes -Available only while supplies last In partnership with F5AC, SupplyBank.org, 4Cs of Alameda County, and many others.

Service Address: 888 C Street
Hayward, CA, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: City of Hayward
  Phone: (510) 293-8685
  Email: library@hayward-ca.gov
  Address: 888 C Street Hayward, California 94541
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

Description: Provides a small group morning class for children ages 18 to 36 months with a creative hands-on learning experience, combining structured activities and free play driven by a developmentally-based thematic curriculum. The emphasis of this class is to help young children acquire age-appropriate skills in socialization, communication, and other areas of physical and cognitive development.

Service Address: 1035 Grayson Street
Berkeley, CA , 94710

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Cindy Dickeson
  Title: Executive Director
  Phone: 510-848-4800
  Extension: 301
  

Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

Description: Parent education sign class open to all parents, caregivers and service providers who work with children ages 0-5 who are deaf or hard-of-hearing or who have special needs and who live in Alameda County. You will learn Signing Exact English and ASL vocabulary either in person or during a zoom session. Opportunities to sign songs, stories and build conversational skills! Interact with other parents and caregivers for a fun, supportive atmosphere. Class provided via Zoom on Mondays at 10am and 6pm.

Service Address: 1035 Grayson Street
Berkeley, CA, 94710

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Center for Early Intervention on Deafness
  Phone: 510-848-4800
  Fax: 510-848-4801
  Email: info@ceid.org
  Address: 1035 Grayson Street Berkeley, CA 94710
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

Description: Deaf Coaching is provided by a qualified Deacf Coach who meets with students and their families to create an accessible and visually friendly home environment. The Deaf Coach will provide learning opportunities using Sign Language and other communication options to establish interactions, conversations, and engagement between the child and their family.

Service Address: 1035 Grayson St.
Berkeley, California, 94710

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Cindy Dickeson
  Title: Executive Director
  Phone: 510-848-4800
  Extension: 301
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Center for Early Childhood Connections

Description: We provide a variety of educational and non-clinical services for 0-8 and their caregivers including: -Training and classes for parents and teachers -Social skills support for young children -School based inclusion consultation, behavioral evaluation, planning and referrals -Consultation and professional development for child care teachers and directors -Partnership and subcontracting to support the work of aligned organizations

Service Address: 1009 B Solano Ave
Albany , CA, 94706

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Melany Barr Patz
  Title: Intake Coordinator
  Phone: 1(510) 570-4912
  Address: 1009 B Solano Ave Albany , Ca 94706
  
• Name: Christine Mirov
  Title: Director
  Phone: 3416881121
  Address: 1009 Solano Ave Unit B Albany , Ca 94706
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Center for Early Childhood Connections

Description: The Center for Early Childhood Connections advances the mental health and wellbeing of young children in the Bay Area. We aim to provide diversity-informed, culturally-attuned and inclusive therapeutic supports that help children flourish within their families and communities. The CECC promueve la salud mental y el bienestar de los niños pequeños en el Área de la Bahía. Nuestro objetivo es brindar apoyo terapéutico inclusivo, adaptado a la diversidad y adaptado a las culturas, que ayude a los niños a prosperar en sus familias y comunidades.

Service Address: 1009 Solano Ave, Unit B
Albany, CA, 94706

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Amanda Campbell
  Title: Director
  Phone: 5105086016
  

Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: Building Futures with Women and Children

Description: Come and share your stories in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Listen to others and find comfort in knowing, you are not alone. Learn about unhealthy relationships, and what healthy relationships look like. This is a safe and confidential place to share your stories and connect with others, while benefiting from education and discussion.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Jessica at Building Futures
  Phone: 510-357-0205 x207
  

Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: BrightLife Kids

Description: BrightLife Kids is free behavioral health support for all California kids ages 0–12. Get virtual coaching for kids, teens, and families. Create an account to get started. Our expert coaches help kids navigate everything from sleep to screen time to separation anxiety — and help boost your confidence with resources for parents, too. No cost, no insurance needed, no referral required.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: BrightLife Kids
  Phone: (888) 275-5357
  Email: info@hellobrightline.com
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: Brighter Beginnings

Description: The Family Partnership Program is a home visiting program designed to help families in CalWORKs who have infants and children under 3 years old participate in a comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and inclusive program to help meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of their children, and also support the parents and families in improving their lives.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Elizabeth Perez
  Title: Sr. Program Manager
  Phone: 5108292416
  Address: 2744 E 11th St, Suite H1 Oakland, CA 94601
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: Brighter Beginnings

Description: Brighter Beginnings’ Early Head Start program (EHS)and Head Start (HS) is a community-based family strengthening program for families with children aged 0 to 5 and expecting families. Its mission is to promote positive birth outcomes, enhance child development and promote healthy family relationships

Service Address: 2744 E 11th St, Suite H01
Oakland, CA, 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Brighter Beginnings
  Phone: 510-437-8950
  Fax: 510-437-9795
  Email: info@brighter-beginnings.org
  Address: 2744 E. 11th Street, Suite H1 Oakland, CA 94601
  

Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN)

Description: PLAN engages parents through training, organizing and campaigns. Our trainings give parents the tools they need to be active in their child’s learning, our organizing connects families who are transforming schools, and our parent-led campaigns challenge and change systems that aren’t working for our kids. Programs: • Parents Ready for School • Plan to Lead • Summer Parent Leadership Academy • LEAP-Leaders Engaged for Active Parents

Service Address: 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 130
Oakland , CA , 94619

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Monica Green
  Title: Program Director
  Phone: (510) 919-1322
  Address: 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Suite 269 Oakland, California 94605
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: Bay Area Community Services

Description: BACS' Housing Education & Counseling program is designed to guide you from homelessness to housing, and beyond. The Housing Education classes cover everything you need to know about finding and keeping housing. We also provide individual housing counseling for those in need. Our goal is to uplift people and provide the tools help you escape homelessness.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Bay Area Community Services
  Phone: 510-613-0330
  Email: bacs@bayareacs.org
  Address: 390 40th Street Oakland, CA 94609
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1125 University Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94702

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Karla Buenrostro
  Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
  Phone: 5106587353
  Extension: 227
  Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue Oakland, California 94618
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1125 University Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94702

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Karla Buenrostro
  Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
  Phone: 5106587353
  Extension: 227
  Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue Oakland, California 94618
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1125 University Ave
Berkeley, CA, 94702

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Karla Buenrostro
  Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
  Phone: 5106587353
  Extension: 227
  Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue Oakland, California 94618
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1086 8th St
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Karla Buenrostro
  Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
  Phone: 5106587353
  Extension: 227
  Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue Oakland, California 94618
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as the challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, learning about child development and family engagement there are so many topics that offer support to families through the cafe model. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families. Participants leave Cafés feeling inspired, energized, and excited to put into practice what they’ve learned.

Service Address: 1086 8th St
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Karla Buenrostro
  Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
  Phone: 5106587353
  Extension: 227
  Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue Oakland, California 94618
  

Last Updated: March/11/2026

Agency Name: Gender Spectrum

Description: Gender Spectrum provides education, training and support to help create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens. We run support groups for parent and caregivers raising transgender, non-binary or otherwise gender-expansive youth. We have a monthly in -person group in the Bay Area, a national online/call-in support group, and a Spanish language call-in support group.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Gender Spectrum
  Phone: 510-788-4412
  Email: info@genderspectrum.org
  Address: 1271 Washington Avenue #834 San Leandro, CA 94577
  

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Last Updated: March/11/2026

Agency Name: Friends of Children with Special Needs

Description: The Respite Service Program trains parents/caregivers/guardians to provide care, supervision, and love to the disabled. If the caregiver needs to take a break, FCSN can send qualified workers to their homes to care for the disabled consumer (child or adult). We ensure that the consumer is supervised, assisted with self-care tasks as needed, and participates in his/her choice of activities at home.

Service Address: 42080 Osgood Rd.
Fremont, CA, 94539

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Kelly Ko
  Title: Enrichment Program Manager
  Phone: 510-739-6900
  Extension: 3319
  Address: 2300 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, California 94536
  
• Name: Penny Sapkunmongkon
  Title: Program Coordinator
  Phone: 510-739-6900
  Extension: 3320
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Public Health FHS Healthy Start Initiative

Description: The Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is designed to empower and support pregnant and parenting African-American women. As part of their efforts to reduce infant mortality and preterm labor in the African American community, BIH provides social support and empowerment in a group setting through intensive case management. BIH participants attend weekly group sessions (10 prenatal and 10 postpartum) designed to help them access their own strengths and set health promoting goals for themselves and their babies. Women can self- refer or be referred by their provider. You can reach Shamelle Bremond by phone at 510-618-2019 or by email at Shamelle.Bremond@acgov.org.

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

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Alameda County Public Health FHS Healthy Start Initiative
  Phone: 510-618-2080
  Address: 1100 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 120 San Leandro, CA 94577
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

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
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Office of Education

Description: We provide regular visits to infants and toddlers identified with developmental delays in Alameda County. We also host playgroups in Oakland and Dublin. We host support groups, community outings, and parent education sessions throughout the year.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Intake Phone Line
  Phone: 510 670-4170
  
• Name: Jenaver Goodman
  Title: Director/Principal
  Phone: (510) 670-7683
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Office of Education

Description: Relationship-based early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays, and their families. Infant Development Specialists collaborate with care providers in their homes, communities, and/or child care settings to support development and positive relationship development. We also offer play groups and community outings. Participation is voluntary and free of charge to eligible Alameda County residents.

Service Address: 5908 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA, 94605

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Intake Phone Line
  Phone: 510 670-4170
  
• Name: Shannon Rinzler , North County Region Teacher
  Phone: 510-459-7981
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Office of Education

Description: Relationship-based early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays, and their families. Infant Development Specialists collaborate with care providers in their homes, communities, and/or child care settings to support development and positive relationship development. We also offer play groups, parent-to-parent support groups, and community outings. Participation is voluntary and free of charge.

Service Address: 313 W. Winton Ave Room #248
Hayward, CA, 94544

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Intake Phone Line
  Phone: 510 670-4170
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Office of Education

Description: Relationship-based early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays, and their families. Infant Development Specialists collaborate weekly with care providers in their homes, communities, and/or child care settings to support development and positive relationship development. Enrolled families are invited to a regular caregiver and child developmental play group and various community outings. Participation is voluntary and free of charge.

Service Address: 7500 Amarillo Road
Dublin, CA, 94568

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Intake Phone Line
  Phone: 510 670-4170
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Office of Education

Description: Relationship-based early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays, and their families. Infant Development Specialists collaborate with care providers in their homes, communities, and/or child care settings to support development and positive relationship development. We also offer inclusive community play groups and community outings. Participation is voluntary and free of charge.

Service Address: 313 W. Winton Ave, Room #248
Hayward, California, 94544

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Intake Phone Line
  Phone: 510 670-4170
  

Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda County Black Infant Health Program

Description: The Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is designed to empower and support pregnant and parenting African-American women. As part of their efforts to reduce infant mortality and preterm labor in the African American community, BIH provides social support and empowerment in a group setting through intensive case management. BIH participants attend weekly group sessions (10 prenatal and 10 postpartum) designed to help them access their own strengths and set health promoting goals for themselves and their babies. Women can self- refer or be referred by their provider. You can reach Alma Herman by phone at 510-387-0978 or by email at alma.herman@acgov.org. Shamelle Bremond by phone at (510) 618-2019 or email at shamelle.bremond@acgov.org.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Alameda County Black Infant Health Program
  Phone: 510-387-0978
  Email: alma.herman@acgov.org
  Address: 1100 San Leandro Blvd San Leandro , CA 94577
  

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Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Alameda Alliance for Health

Description: Alameda Alliance for Health offers lactation support through Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Members can call to schedule an appointment (in-person at the hospital, online, or over the phone) with a lactation consultant. To schedule an appointment, please call: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Phone number: 1.510.204.6546. For more information, please visit https://alamedaalliance.org/live-healthy/live-healthy-library/breastfeeding/

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Alameda Alliance for Health
  Phone: 510-747-4577
  Fax: 1-877-813-5151
  Address: 1240 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502
  

Last Updated: March/10/2026

Agency Name: Abode Services

Description: Sunrise Village is the only shelter of its kind in the Bay Area specially designed and built to house homeless families and single adults in an efficient and dignified manner. Families with children live in individual family rooms with private baths. The building has private counseling areas, lounges, a children's library, commercial kitchen, storage space and play areas. A childcare facility operated by Kidango, Inc. is located on-site. Children from both Sunrise Village and the general public attend. Services include case management, primary and mental health care, substance abuse recovery services, housing placement, job counseling and placement, financial literacy training, transportation assistance, childcare, developmental and depression screenings and referrals, parent education, respite and enrichment activities to support the social-emotional and developmental well-being of children whose caregivers are homeless or formerly homeless.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Abode Services
  Phone: 510-657-7409
  Fax: 510-657-7293
  Email: info@abodeservices.org
  Address: 40849 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538
  

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Last Updated: March/9/2026

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: A Better Way’s Parent Leadership are curriculum driven support and education groups for parents whom currently or were previously involved with Alameda County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Groups are offered in English and Spanish in efforts to support parent’s needs. Parent Advocates facilitate the English and Spanish groups; all are parents who have successfully navigated the child welfare system with their own families. Parent Leadership provides a safe, nonjudgmental place where mothers and fathers. The Parent Leadership also provide support to develop practical life and parenting skills, learn the importance of effective communication and healthy relationships and share important resources, while navigating through and learning successful strategies to navigate the child welfare system. Parents are supported and encouraged to share the knowledge and wisdom that they have gained in Parent Leadership with their families, friends and communities to avoid becoming involved in the child welfare system. Stipends are provided for participants attending the groups.

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
  

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Last Updated: March/9/2026

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. Groups are held virtually and in-person to meet the needs of 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
  

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Last Updated: March/9/2026

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. Groups are held both in-person and/or virtually; English and Spanish.

Service Address: 1558 B Street Suite 201
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
  

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Last Updated: March/9/2026

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: Another Road to Safety (ARS) program helps to strengthen the well-being of vulnerable families, maintain children in their homes with strong community-based services and support, and increase safety and protection of children. ARS advocates work together with families to develop a plan to address parenting challenges and/or difficult life situations. We also provide 6 months of intensive case management including service linkage to a broad range of community resources to help increase family success, stability and safety.

Service Address: 1558 B Street Suite 201
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
  

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Last Updated: March/6/2026

Agency Name: NIKIA HARRIS

Description: Are you an African-American woman? Are you pregnant or recently gave birth? Berkeley Black Infant Health is here to support you with FREE Workshops on: cultural heritage and empowerment; healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery; nurturing ourselves and our babies; prenatal, postnatal, and newborn care; stress management & self-care; healthy relationships; and celebrating our families. Additional services are available upon enrollment. Call: 510-981-5167 or email: shunter@berkeleyca.gov

Service Address: 1900 Sixth Street
Berkeley , CA , 94710

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Sandra Hunter
  Phone: 510-981-5167
  

Last Updated: March/6/2026

Agency Name: 2-1-1 Eden I & R, Inc.

Description: 2-1-1 Phone Line to connect families to Health, Housing, & Human Services Eden I&R is a nonprofit agency committed to linking Alameda County families and individuals to the full range of community resources available to them. Eden I&R is well known as the source of information and referrals to health, housing and human services in Alameda County.

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: 2-1-1 Eden I & R, Inc.
  Phone: 2-1-1
  Email: info@edenir.org
  Address: 570 B Street Hayward , CA 94541
  

Last Updated: March/6/2026

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: February/27/2026

Agency Name: Native American Health Center

Description: Strong Families is a home visiting program providing services to pregnant and parenting families with Native children under the age of three in Alameda County. The program facilitates the healing and growth of safe, loving, and strong American Indian and Alaskan Native families. Strong Families supports families in accessing healthcare services, having a healthy pregnancy, learning about infant care, and getting linked to community resources.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Paul Millard
  Title: Fatherhood Leader/ Home Visitor
  Phone: 4155041486
  Address: 3124 International Blvd Oakland , CA 94601
  
• Name: Annie Lowe
  Phone: 510-434-5321
  

Last Updated: February/27/2026

Agency Name: Mujeres Unidas y Activas

Description: Topics of meetings range from a support group format to informational workshops on mental health, stress, domestic violence, childhood development, community issues and larger political issues, as well as open topics that allow participants to share their own stories and experiences. Child care provided.

Service Address: 2783 E. 12th Street
Oakland , CA , 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Maria Carrillo
  Phone: 510-261-3398
  Extension: 252
  

Last Updated: February/27/2026

Agency Name: Mujeres Unidas y Activas

Description: *** Please call for location information *** Topics of meetings range from a support group format to informational workshops on mental health, stress, domestic violence, childhood development, community issues and larger political issues, as well as open topics that allow participants to share their own stories and experiences. Child Care Provided.

Service Address: 2783 E12th Street
Oakland, CA , 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Maria Carrillo
  Phone: 510-261-3398
  Extension: 252
  

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

Last Updated: February/18/2026

Agency Name: Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center

Description: Parent-child program to foster bonding, attachment, social and motor development. Schedule includes free play, art, a light snack, circle and puzzle time. Includes drumming, dance and movement. Open to parents and caregivers with children under 48 months.

Service Address: 555 19th Street, Unit 131
Oakland, CA, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Avita Behari
  Title: Programs Administrator
  Phone: 5102393473
  
• Name: Dawn Edwards
  Title: Director of Programs
  Phone: 510-735-9222
  Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
  

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

Last Updated: February/18/2026

Agency Name: Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center

Description: A parent-child playgroup for children 0-5 years old at Garfield Elementary School at 1640 22nd Ave. Schedule includes free play, art, a light snack, circle and puzzle time. Open to parents and caregivers with children 0-5 years. Drop-ins welcome.

Service Address: Garfield Elementary School, 1640 22nd Ave.
Oakland, CA, 94606

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Angela Louie Howard
  Title: Executive Director
  Phone: (510) 735-9222
  Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
  
• Name: Dawn Edwards
  Title: Director of Programs
  Phone: 510-735-9222
  Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
  

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

Last Updated: February/18/2026

Agency Name: Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center

Description: Parent-child program to foster bonding, attachment, social and motor development. Schedule includes free play, art, a light snack, circle and puzzle time. Includes monthly story time with a librarian from Oakland Public Library, and monthly Little Science classes. Open to parents and caregivers with children 0-5. Drop-ins welcomed.

Service Address: 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Portable B (behind parking lot)
Oakland, CA, 94605

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Dawn Edwards
  Title: Director of Programs
  Phone: 510-735-9222
  Address: 2800 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94610
  
• Name: Rha Bowden
  Title: Director of Learning
  Phone: 5108781778
  Address: 8711 MacArthur Blvd Portable B Oakland, CA 94605
  

Last Updated: January/20/2026

Agency Name: Oakland Natives Give Back

Description: The Integrated Kindergarten Wellness - Parent Support Program by ONGB, in affiliation with HFA, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based home visiting program that supports pregnant and parenting families—including pregnant and parenting teens—from the prenatal period through a child’s third birthday (and up to age five when needed). Through weekly home visits, dedicated case managers provide parenting education, developmental screenings, and hands-on support to strengthen parent–child relationships and promote healthy family dynamics. The program places a strong emphasis on supporting teen parents by reducing barriers to education and health, promoting school engagement, and addressing the unique challenges young parents face as they balance caregiving, school, and life transitions. HFA connects families to essential community resources addressing health, childcare, housing, transportation, and basic needs, while also providing baby essentials and developmental tools to reduce stress and increase stability. By addressing root causes that impact family well-being and school engagement, the HFA Program helps families build goals, and support positive outcomes for children and parents alike

Service Address: 426, 17th Street
OAKLAND, California, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Anushe Khuhawar
  Title: Sr. Program Coordinator
  Phone: (510) 225 6420
  Address: 426, 17th street OAKLAND, California 94612