Contact Help Me Grow
Contact Help Me Grow
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form:
Care for a young child? Check out the activities and events going on near you.
Oakland residents are invited to a free family centered playgroup.
Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center welcomes parents and caregivers with children under 5 to enjoy free play, art, story time, and weekly enrichment activities and access to local resources.
Date: Monday, Wednesday - Friday
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30AM - 12PM, Fridays 9:30AM -11AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lotus Bloom Downtown, 555 19th St., Oakland
Room to Bloom, 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Portable B. Oakland
Receive free groceries and fresh food from the Telegraph Ministry Center in Oakland.
The community pantry provides healthy food to individuals and families in need, including fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, rice, bread, and proteins. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bags or carts for pickup. The pantry sources food from local partners, including the Alameda County Community Food Bank, USDA, and city programs.
Date: Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 9:30AM - 1:30PM & Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM
Cost: Free
Location: Telegraph Ministry Center, 5316 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Link: Click here for more information.
Share:Oakland Trybe is inviting families with young children to a morning of fun and community at Clinton Park.
Families with kids ages 0–5 can enjoy a variety of activities including circle time, arts and crafts, music, and dancing. The program provides healthy snacks and offers tons of fun for both parents and their little ones.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 10AM - 11AM
Cost: Free
Location: Clinton Park, 655 International Blvd., Oakland
Help Me Grow Alameda County is a no-cost information and referral helpline for the babies you love. We can help you find a playgroup, find out when your child will start walking (or stop crying!) or help you prepare your child for school. Help Me Grow can answer the questions parents have about their kids ages birth to 5. No question too big or too small.
See what parents have to say about the help they received and hear from staff about what they have to offer.
Call us at 1-888-510-1211 or complete this form: