Alameda Kids Resource Directory
Agency name:
Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center
Program name:
Afrocentric Playgroup
Program Last Updated: 02/18/2026
Program Start Date: 08/20/2019 | Program End Date: 05/30/2027
Program AKA (also known as): Afro Play
Program Description: Afro-Play is a family centered playgroup honoring the Black experience. Help us pull together (Harambee) as a community and hold space to uplift ourselves as well as our children. Welcoming ages 0-5. Healthy snacks provided. For more information please contact Ellen at afroplay@lotusbloomfamily.org for program details.
Program Documentation:
Afro Play FlyerGeneral Comments: afroplay@lotusbloomfamily.org
Service Address: Youth Uprising, 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605
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Program Website: https://www.afroplayoakland.org/
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
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Ages Served:
- 0 months - 12 months
- 12 months - 18 months
- 18 months - 24 months
- 2 years - 3 years
- 3 years - 4 years
- 4 years - 5 years
Number of openings remaining: drop-in;first come first serve
Services:
- Story times and literacy
- Playgroups
- Parenting education
- Parent support
- Fun things to do with your family
Location Type:
- Center-based
Participants:
- Both children and parents/caregivers
Languages:
- English
Genders served:
- Female
- Male
- Trans
Type of cost:
- No Fee
Cost payment:
- No fees
| Program Operating Hours | Start Time - End Time |
| Monday | |
| Tuesday | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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