Alameda Kids Resource Directory

Program Last Updated: 07/03/2024

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Program Description: The center-based option for Early Head Start serves families with children 0-3 residing in Oakland. Homeless families with children 0-3 are also eligible. In the center-based program, M-F 9am-3pm, families are offered: •Infant/toddler education and care •Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack • A multicultural play-based curriculum • Opportunities for parent leadership and education •Family resources and support Through the Looking Glass (TLG) and its Early Head Start Center are located at the Ed Roberts Campus, at a transit hub, the Ashby BART station in Berkeley. The campus is a model of universal design, and has many empowerment-oriented resources for people with disabilities.

Service Address: 3075 Adeline St., Ste. 120, Berkeley, CA 94703
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Program Website: http://www.lookingglass.org

Ages Served:

• 0 months - 12 months
• 12 months - 18 months
• 18 months - 24 months
• 2 years - 3 years

Total possible number of openings: 22

Number of openings remaining: 3 (2 yrs)

Requirements:

• Age
• Income
• Live in certain residence: Oakland

Services:

• Referrals to community resources
• Early childhood mental health
• Developmental evaluations
• Case management

Location Type:

• Center-based

Participants:

• Children only
• Both children and parents/caregivers
• Families

Languages:

• Chinese
• English
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Spanish
• Tagalog

Genders served:

• Female
• Male
• Trans

Type of cost:

• No Fee

Other Type of Cost: Free to those who are eligible

Cost Fee: Free for those who are eligible

Cost payment:

• No fees

Disabilities Served:

• Developmental
• Hearing
• Mental/Emotional
• Physical
• Visual

Other Disabilities: in parent or child

Target Group: Program specializes in families with disability or developmental issues but center integrates children and families with and without disabilities

Required documentation:

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Income
• Proof of Residence
• Referral from other agency or professional
• Immunization Records

Preferred documentation:

• Birth Certificate
• Medical/Psych Records
• Proof of Income
• Proof of Insurance
• Proof of Residence
• Referral from other agency of professional
• Immunization Records

Intake Procedure:

• Appointment Required (no walk-ins.)
• Telephone registration