Alameda Kids Resource Directory

Program Last Updated: 11/12/2024

Program Description: Youth & Family Services' (YFS) Early Childhoood Counseling Program staff are specialized in early childhood development and parenting. They work with parents and caregivers at the YFS clinic and providing home visits as applicable. Given permission, some children can also be seen at their school settings. Telehealth meetings are also available. Services that the Early Childhood Program staff provide: -Consultation about developmental, social emotional and behavioral concerns -Consultation on parenting strategies and resources -Providing information about how to access services for parents and families -Counseling and consultation for parents on improving their relationship with their infant, toddler or young children up to age 8 years old.

General Comments: Affordable fees are based on income and family size. Medi-Cal insurance is accepted.

Service Address: 39155 Liberty Street. Suite E-500 , Fremont , CA 94538
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Program Website: https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/mental-health-services/family-counseling

Social Websites:

• https://www.instagram.com/fremontyouthwellness/

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
• 5 years & up
• 5 years - 8 years

Total possible number of openings: 10

Number of openings remaining: 0

Is there a wait list: Other: We do not keep a wait list. We will refer out and close referral when we do not have openings

Requirements:

• Age
• Income
• Live in certain residence: Fremont, Union City and Newark
• Medi-Cal

Services:

• Referrals to community resources
• Parent support
• Mental Health Services for parents
• Family violence
• Family Counseling services
• Early childhood mental health
• COVID-19 Response Resources
• Case management

Location Type:

• Home-based
• School-based
• Office-based

Participants:

• Both children and parents/caregivers
• Families

Languages:

• Chinese
• English
• Farsi/Dari
• Spanish

Genders served:

• Female
• Male
• Trans

Type of cost:

• Sliding Scale

Other Type of Cost: No fee if child client has full-scope Alameda County MediCal

Cost Fee: If no Medi-Cal, sliding fee schedule based on household income and family size

Cost payment:

• Medi-Cal/Alameda Alliance
• Self-Pay with cash, check or credit card

Disabilities Served:

• Developmental
• Mental/Emotional

Target Group: Families in Fremont, Union City and Newark with children under 8 years old

Required documentation:

• Proof of Income
• Proof of Insurance

Preferred documentation:

• None

Other Preferred documentation: if referral from professionals, pl complete referral form.

Intake Procedure:

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

Other Intake Procedures: call 510-574-2100 for phone screening first