Alameda Kids Resource Directory
Agency name:
A Better Way Inc.
Program name:
A Better Way- Another Road to Safety Program - Community Pathways
Program Last Updated: 02/01/2026
Program AKA (also known as): ARS - Community Pathways
Program 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.
General Comments: We Serve Families Who: • Have minor children in their care • Have been referred by the Department of Children and Family Services for child safety and/or risk. • Have been referred by a community service provider for child safety concerns and/or risk, and resource linkages.
Service Address: 1558 B Street Suite 201 , Hayward, Ca 94541
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Program Website: https://www.abetterwayinc.net/
Program Contact(s):
- Name: Kimberly Murphy
Title: Director of Social Services Programs- ABW
Phone: 5103184502
Address: 1558 B Street Suite 100 Hayward , CA 94541
Ages Served:
- Adults
Requirements:
Other Requirements: Referrals for families with children at risk for child abuse or neglect
Services:
- Referrals to community resources
- Parenting education
- Parent support
- Case management
- Basic Needs
Location Type:
- Home-based
- Agency-based
Participants:
- Parents/Caregivers only
- Families
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
Other Languages: language interpretation support for other languages
Genders served:
- Female
- Male
- Trans
Type of cost:
- No Fee
Cost Fee: none
Comments about cost: Services provided by ARS are free of charge
Cost payment:
- No fees
Required documentation:
- Referral from other agency or professional
Other Required documentation: Community Pathways- accept families who self -refer
Preferred documentation:
- Referral from other agency of professional
Intake Procedure:
- Walk-in
- Appointments Accepted, not required
