Alameda Kids Resource Directory
Agency name:
Through the Looking Glass
Program name:
Through The Looking Glass, Early Head Start Home-Based Program
Program Last Updated: 07/03/2024
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Program Start Date: 01/01/2019 | Program End Date: 01/01/2025
Program AKA (also known as): TLG EHS
Program 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
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Program Website: http://www.lookingglass.org
Program Contact(s):
- Name: Early Head Start EHS Main line
Title: Early Head Start Main Line
Phone: 510-848-1112
Extension: 4209
Fax: 510-848-4445 - Name: Iliana Escobar
Phone: (510) 848-1112
Extension: 8114
Ages Served:
- 0 months - 12 months
- 12 months - 18 months
- 18 months - 24 months
- 2 years - 3 years
Total possible number of openings: 50
Number of openings remaining: 5 English, 0 Spanish
Openings by language: 2 Center 2-2.5 year olds
Comment about wait list: If no openings, a waitlist is kept. Priority given based on demonstrated level of need (i.e. disability/medical considerations, crisis, mental health considerations)
Requirements:
- Age
- Income
- Live in certain residence: Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union City, Oakland
Services:
- Referrals to community resources
- Occupational therapy
- Developmental evaluations
Location Type:
- Home-based
- Agency-based
Participants:
- Both children and parents/caregivers
- Families
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
Genders served:
- Female
- Male
- Trans
Type of cost:
- No Fee
Other Type of Cost: Free for those eligible to program.
Cost Fee: Free for those eligible to program.
Cost payment:
- No fees
Other Cost Payment: Free for those eligible.
Disabilities Served:
- Developmental
- Hearing
- Mental/Emotional
- Physical
- Visual
Other Disabilities: Children and parents or grandparents with any disability are welcome
Target Group: Children from 0-3 and their families.
| Program Operating Hours | Start Time - End Time |
| Monday | 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday |
Required documentation:
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Residence
- Immunization Records
Preferred documentation:
- Birth Certificate
- Medical/Psych Records
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Residence
- Referral from other agency of professional
- Immunization Records
Intake Procedure:
- Appointment Required (no walk-ins.)
- Telephone registration
Other Intake Procedures: Parent or provider may refer by phone or fax. However, family must make appointment to complete the application with staff
