Alameda Kids Resource Directory

Program Last Updated: 08/01/2025

Program 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.

Service Address: 1558 B Street Suite 100, Hayward , Ca 94541
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Program Website: http://www.abetterwayinc.net

Ages Served:

• Adults
• Teens

Requirements:

• None

Services:

• Referrals to community resources
• Parenting education
• Parent support

Location Type:

• Agency-based

Participants:

• Parents/Caregivers only

Languages:

• English
• Spanish

Genders served:

• Female
• Male
• Trans

Type of cost:

• No Fee

Cost Fee: none

Cost payment:

• No fees

Target Group: parents who currently or previously navigated the Alameda County Child Welfare system

Required documentation:

• None

Preferred documentation:

• None

Intake Procedure:

• Walk-in
• Telephone registration