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Last Updated: October/2/2024
Agency Name: 4Cs Community Child Care Council of Alameda County
Description: 4Cs is honored to share with our community, free of charge, concrete services that will continue to support our mission to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children through our RISE programs. We are grateful to offer the following: -Diapers and Wipes -Hygiene and Health-related Supplies -Gently-used Clothes for Infants, Children, and Adults -Children’s Books and Toys -Food Pantry -THRIVE Parenting Program -Special Events such as seasonal, back-to-school, and holiday giveaways Referrals to: -VITA (free tax preparation and filing) -Car Seat Installation checks -Additional parenting support programs
Service Address: 22351 City Center DriveHayward, CA, 94541
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Last Updated: October/1/2024
Agency Name: Alameda County Community Food Bank
Description: For people in an urgent situation with no access to food, the Food Bank can do a home delivery of fruits, vegetables, and shelf-stable items. People are first screened for general eligibility, then screened for short- or long-term home delivery. Deliveries are made on a weekly basis. Days and Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Providers can also refer clients to the Food Bank to be screened for home-delivered groceries by visiting foodnow.net. Counties/Cities Served: Alameda County Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese. All other languages supported by interpreter.
Description: Food Today: FoodNow.net is a food search tool to local “open to the public” food pantries and soup kitchens. (This tool is most helpful during the hours when the Food Helpline is closed - the Helpline can be reached at 510-635-3663, Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm). Spanish site - Comida Ahora: www.comidaahora.net Direct access to CalFresh: On www.foodnow.net, users will have two options--check if they pre-qualify for CalFresh and/or request to be contacted by a Food Bank outreach team member. They can also fill out a request for home-delivered groceries.
Agency Name: Union City Family Center
Description: Our Kinder Readiness programs are for families with children ages 0-5 who reside in Union City and New Haven Unified School District boundaries. Our programs run from August to May. Our interactive groups are intended to provide enrichment opportunities to young learners and their parents/guardians. Children can sing, dance, and listen to read aloud in Spanish and/or English as their brains are stimulated through literacy, movement, and creative expression.
Service Address: 725 Whipple RoadUnion City, CA, 94587
Description: Our Storytime is a live and interactive group intended to provide enrichment opportunities to young learners. Children can sing, dance, and listen to read aloud in Spanish and/or English as their brains are stimulated through literacy, movement, and creative expression. This program is for families who reside in Union City and/or are part of NHUSD. Registration Required
Service Address: 725 Whipple RoadUnion City , CA, 94587
Description: Emergency Food Helpline 1-510-635-3663: This county-wide referral program will connect you to a source for groceries or a hot meal on the day you call. Through a network of strategically placed member agencies - food pantries, soup kitchens, child-care centers, senior centers, after-school programs and other community-based organizations - as well as our own direct-distribution programs, the Food Bank distributes enough food to provide 540,000 meals weekly.
Service Address: 7900 Edgewater Drive Oakland , CA , 94621
Description: Help a Mother Out (HAMO) is a free diaper program to support families in dire need of diapers in Union City. We welcome referrals from partners. For questions about this program contact: Imelda Rivas irivas@nhusd.k12.ca.us We accept partner referrals
Service Address: 725 Whipple RoadUnion City, Ca, 94587
Description: A program that provides free and gently used clothing to the Union City and South Hayward communities.
Service Address: 725 Whipple Rd.Union City, CA, 94587
Last Updated: September/30/2024
Agency Name: Lincoln Families
Description: The Mandela FRC is a West Oakland community hub where children, youth, and families can receive individualized and responsive services and support. Families have access to wellness services and workshops, emergency navigation services, holistic health screenings, adult continuing education, after school programs, concrete needs, and more.
Service Address: 1340 7th StreetOakland, CA, 94607
Last Updated: September/3/2024
Agency Name: Brighter Beginnings
Description: The Family Partnership Program is a home visiting program designed to help families in CalWORKs who have infants and children under 3 years old participate in a comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and inclusive program to help meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of their children, and also support the parents and families in improving their lives.
Last Updated: August/5/2024
Agency Name: Hively
Description: With two locations in Pleasanton & Oakland, the Hively Family Resource Center (HFRC) provides a one-stop shop for families to obtain all the basic necessities they need. We offer diapers, wipes and early literacy materials to qualified families; the Community Closet provides new and gently used children's clothing, shoes; and other basic necessities. ALL of the resources are provided free of charge to families in need.
Service Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150Pleasanton, CA, 94588
Description: With two locations in Pleasanton & Oakland, the Hively Family Resource Center (HFRC) provides a one-stop shop for families to obtain all the basic necessities they need. We offer diapers, wipes and early literacy materials to qualified families; the Community Closet provides new and gently used children's clothing, shoes; and the Food Pantry provides nonperishable food and other basic necessities. ALL of the resources are provided free of charge to families in need.
Service Address: 111 Myrtle Street, Suite 102Oakland, California, 94607
Last Updated: August/1/2024
Agency Name: Family Paths, Inc.
Description: The Parenting Stress Helpline (800-829-3777) offers assistance to families and caregivers of children 0-18 years of age, and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The helpline is staffed by professional and volunteer counselors, who support parents and caregivers around a variety of parenting issues. Counselors are available to talk with parents about their stress and worries parenting infants, children, and teenagers as well as other family stresses or concerns. The helpline is also there for families in crisis, experiencing high stress, or needing assistance finding community resources or signing up for services offered through Family Paths. We offer therapy for children and caregivers, parent education classes, classes for fathers, group for Spanish speaking dads and a group for moms who have experienced trauma. Helpline counselors will make the referrals to these services. Helpline counselors are trained to supportively listen to callers’ needs, and help callers explore options for their situation. The helpline serves Alameda County parents and caregivers from all backgrounds, incomes, and family structures with respect, integrity, compassion, and hope.
Service Address: 1727 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 109Oakland, CA, 94612
Last Updated: July/11/2024
Agency Name: Women's Daytime Drop-In Center (Berkeley)
Description: Housing programs are available to eligible women and children. Shelter Plus Care: The Shelter Plus Care program provides long term rental assistance and case management for homeless persons with disabilities. Housing Retention: The Housing Retention Program provides grants to eligible Berkeley residents facing eviction. These grants allow individuals and families to pay overdue rent to maintain their housing.
Service Address: 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA , 94702
Last Updated: July/3/2024
Description: The Union City Family Center provides an integrated system of care for families to support with food, family activities, health supports, and provide urgent living supports.
Service Address: 725 Whipple RdUnion City, CA, 94587
Description: The Union City Family Center regularly distributes food and fresh produce from the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Service Address: 725 Whipple RoadUnion City, California, 94587
Description: Union City Family Center houses a Clothing Pantry available to any student, family and community member. The Clothing Pantry is open during the school year Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm by appointment 510-476-2770 (excluding holidays and any school closures).
Service Address: 725 Whipple Road Union City , CA , 94587
Agency Name: Tri-Valley Haven for Women
Description: Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry distributes free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents. As part of the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the pantry is authorized to distribute USDA and county emergency food. We also rely on local grocery stores, community donation drives, and individual donors to meet the needs of our clients. Food Pantry Hours are Monday - Wednesday 1PM - 5PM, Thursdays from 1PM - 7PM, and Fridays from 12PM - 4PM. Call the Haven's Food Pantry for more information at 925-449-1664.
Service Address: 150 N L StreetLivermore, CA, 94551
Agency Name: The Hub
Description: The Hub Family Resource Center provides the following services: •Assistance with obtaining Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh (food stamps), Covered Ca, Health PAC, Kaiser Child Health Program, CalWorks, General Assistance, and CAPI •Community Liaison to AC SSA •DACA Applications/Renewals •Housing & Job Search •Assistance with domestic violence paperwork, child support and related paperwork •Application Assistance: EDD, USDI, SSI, Family Leave, etc. •School Information/ Advocacy (SARB/COST/SST/IEP, etc.) •Food Pantry •Community referrals •Workshops (Immigration, College Readiness, Nurturing Families, etc.) •Peer Counseling •Light case management •Support to HUSD Staff and Parent Outreach Workers
Service Address: 24411 Amador St.Hayward, CA, 94544
Agency Name: Telegraph Ministry Center
Description: The Telegraph Ministry Center has a resource to help with some of these challenges for our clients. The clothing room provides new and gently used shirts, pants, coats, shoes for not only children, but people of all ages. For parents with infants, we have diapers available as well as formula and other baby provisions.
Service Address: 5316 Telegraph AveOakland, CA, 94609
Agency Name: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Description: The Center is a safe and welcoming place to take a break from life on the street and to fulfill basic needs. Friendly and helpful staff and volunteers direct clients to showers, a hot meal, laundry facilities, the Clothing Closet, Wellness and Podiatry Clinics and provide referrals to other services.
Service Address: 2272 San Pablo AveOakland, CA, 94612
Agency Name: Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Description: Sleep In Heavenly Peace is dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering free beds to children and families. Families who want to request a bed fill out the online application and will need to have an accessible house or apartment with a room large enough to fit one of the beds.
Agency Name: Seneca Family of Agencies
Description: Alameda Connections Early Childhood Wraparound Program serves the youngest Alameda County children (ages birth-10) who are experiencing difficulties in school and/or may need more intensive support services to stabilize. Alameda Connections serves families who are experiencing difficulties in any number of areas including: parent-child relationship problems, at risk of losing school placement, and/or behavioral issues with their child. We use a team approach with a Care Coordinator (clinician-level) who leads treatment team meetings, organizes treatment and works more directly to support felt needs of the caregiver (access to resources, case management, etc.) and a support counselor who provides individual rehabilitation services in the home, school, and community. We also have a Family Partner who may be assigned to work with a family and who provides individualized support to the caregiver.
Service Address: 8945 Golf Links RoadOakland, CA - CALIFORNIA, 94605
Agency Name: San Antonio Family Resource Center
Description: This is a monthly registered program! We prioritize families that live in the Oakland neighborhoods of 94606 and 94601. We provide one monthly diaper box per child who are the ages from 0-6 years-old. Days and time: 12:00pm-2:30pm August 20th September 17th October 22nd November 19th December 17th January 28th February 18th March 18th April 22nd May 20th June 10th Register at: https://www.lotusbloomfamily.org/referrals.html
Service Address: 2800 Park BlvdOakland, CA, 94610
Agency Name: Salvation Army
Description: The Salvation Army offers an extensive number of emergency assistance programs and services for Alameda County and Oakland residents. The non-profit tries to meet needs of all types, including basic financial needs, physical issues, mental challenges, financial issues, and they provide extensive social support and spirituality. Some examples of the social services administered are below. Utility bill assistance is for those faced with a financial hardship. The Salvation Army utility assistance program can offer emergency relief for those who are experiencing a crisis in Oakland California and who cannot pay their monthly energy bills. A qualifying individual or family can be assisted with preventing service interruption of their power. They also work closely with programs offered by utility companies such as PG&E. Food Pantry distributions are held in many Alameda County Corps on a monthly, weekly, or biweekly basis. Meals and groceries are usually passed out to senior citizens or the working poor in the region. The food provided serves as emergency assistance and it sustains health to those who could not otherwise afford it and would go without. Other social services are available. Some of these so called miscellaneous services include free food, furniture, clothing, and prescription medication assistance. Services are limited, and are only offered if funding is available.
Agency Name: Roots Community Health Center
Description: Stay Ready for School provides culturally responsive, community-centered services to families in East Oakland in order to improve health, education, and developmental outcomes among young children of African descent. We focus on improving health and birth outcomes and empowering parents to become better equipped to navigate their children's school systems and community resources.
Service Address: 9925 International BlvdOakland, CA, 94603
Description: Roots Community Health Center prepared under-resourced communities to improve school readiness by addressing food security, primary care, behavioral health, and training opportunities. Roots also has health and wellness services, family navigation, workforce enterprises, and more.
Agency Name: Play Pals Preschool
Description: As a Reggio-inspired program, PlayPals creates co-learning environments where teachers have a lateral relationship with children rather than a hierarchical one. In addition to a teaching curriculum that views all children as competent and capable learners and individuals, we are firm believers that it is a child’s right to be a part of an inclusive setting. For neurotypical children, studies indicate increased empathy and compassion for those around them, while outcomes for children with developmental delays include increased language development and social skills. We find it incredibly important to reinforce the different milestones within social and emotional development and kindness with others. Onsite speech and occupational therapy services will be offered to students who require additional support. Tuition vouchers welcome! Research has shown that in the field of early education, inclusion settings benefit children with and without special needs.
Service Address: 14207 East 14th StreetSan Leandro, CA, 94578
Last Updated: May/20/2024
Agency Name: Native American Health Center
Description: Fatherhood Is Brotherhood was started in June of 2020. Native American Health Centers first program geared towards Fatherhood. Fatherhood Is Brotherhood Breaking The Cycle was created for Fathers to have a save place where fathers can connect with other fathers and discuss topics that are concerns for Fathers and finding ways to accomplish there goals as a Parent
Service Address: 3124 International Blvd Oakland , CA, 94601
Agency Name: Housing Coordinating Services (Berkeley)
Description: City of Berkeley homeless services, emergency shelter, transitional housing and other homeless housing resources are accessed through a central coordinated system called The Hub. Services and housing in Berkeley are prioritized for individuals and families who have been literally homeless for long periods of time and have high service needs. Hub staff will perform an assessment to determine which services and housing clients may be eligible for. The Hub is accessible by phone or by walk-in.
Service Address: 2809 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA, 94705
Agency Name: Hope 4 the Heart
Description: Hope 4 the Heart distributes food every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30PM and every 3rd Saturday at 7:30AM. Please bring your own bags. Please Note: Every 3rd Saturday you must bring a picture ID and a bill mailed to your home address for proof of residency.
Service Address: 22035 Meekland AveHayward, CA, 94541
Agency Name: Homies Empowerment
Description: The FREEdom store is open to everyone every Tuesday from 10AM - 3PM. Free food, diapers, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and more are available.
Service Address: 7631 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA, 94605
Agency Name: Harbor House Ministries
Description: Olive's Closet is an important community resource that offers affordable access to children's clothing. We specialize in gently loved, stylish clothing for babies, children, and teens. Everything in the store is just $1, $2, or $3. Store hours: Monday: 10-12pm Tuesday: 4-6pm Wednesday: 3-5pm
Service Address: 1811 11th AveOakland, CA, 94606
Last Updated: May/19/2024
Agency Name: Eden Church
Description: The Newcomer Navigation Center offers case management services to newly arrived immigrants in the USA, including accompaniment through the legal process, help to find affordable housing, connection to social services, rental assistance, food access, and much more.
Service Address: 21455 Birch StreetHayward, CA, 94541
Description: Eden Church is distributing food every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:30PM - 4:30PM or until food is gone. Staff will place food in your car trunk. If you arrive by foot, staff will bring food to your being.
Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
Description: EBAC’s family resource center in San Leandro serves the families in the San Leandro Unified School District, and Alameda County residents. This Family Resource Center provides the gateway to connect children and their families with health insurance and other social services vital to supporting student health and educational success. EBAC works with district, city, and county personnel as well as other community based organizations to coordinate provision of the following services to families on campuses throughout the school district: Healthcare insurance enrollment and retention (Medi-Cal; Kaiser Health Care Plan); Case Management; Application Assistance: Food Stamps, CalWORKs, General Assistance, etc. Information and referrals for child support, child care, housing, mental health services, etc. Assistance with school enrollment, seasonal workshops, Translation and interpretation
Service Address: 2251 Bancroft AveSan Leandro , CA , 94579
Description: Central Family Resource Center - Oakland The Central Family Resource Center serves the families of the Oakland Unified School District. This family resource center provides the gateway to connect children and their families with health insurance and other social services vital to supporting student health and educational success. EBAC works with district, city, and county personnel as well as other community based organizations to coordinate provision of the following services to families on campuses throughout the school district: Healthcare insurance enrollment and retentieon (Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Kaiser Health Care Plan) Case Management Application Assistance: Food Stamps, CalWorks, Social Security, In Home Support Services, etc. Information and referrals for child support, child care, housing, mental health services, etc. Assistance with school enrollment Translation and interpretation
Service Address: 746 Grand Ave Portable AOakland, CA, 94610
Description: East Bay Agency for Children operates a student and family support service program that is designed to (1) remove barriers to students’ learning and (2) help families receive resources and support. The center's dual-language (English/Spanish) programs provide support for literacy and social-emotional skills to help prepare low-literacy Mam (Indigenous Guatemalan)and Latino children and their families for Kindergarten.
Service Address: 1700 28th AveOakland , CA, 94601
Agency Name: Davis Street Community Center Incorporated
Description: Davis Street’s goal is to support the entire family unit. The Family Services Program provides assistance to families in securing their basic needs. The services provided by the Family Services Program include food distribution, clothing giveaways, and housing resources. The food and clothing programs serve the Eden Area, which include San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Cherryland, and Ashland. The certification process for both food and clothing is one in the same and is based on income eligibility. In regards to housing resources, there is a binder at Davis Street’s front desk which contains information on available housing opportunities. The binder is updated monthly.
Service Address: 3081 Teagarden StreetSan Leandro , CA, 94577
Description: Everyday countless parents are kept out of the workforce by a lack of affordable, reliable and quality childcare. Our four centers shine as a beacon of hope to parents by offering a nurturing and educational environment for their children. All programs offer developmentally appropriate curricula, designed to stimulate, nurture and develop healthy minds and bodies. Children move on to kindergarten eager and school ready.
Service Address: 13050 Aurora Drive and 14300 Bancroft Ave.San Leandro, CA California, 94577
Description: The Davis Street Family Resource Center administers an Alternative Payment Program, which is a parental choice child care voucher program for eligible families with children age 0 thru 12, who are living in the Eden area (San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Ashland, and Berkeley/Albany area). Family eligibility is based on income and need. Families are entitled to choose either traditional or non-traditional services (including evening and weekend care) in their choice of childcare environment, including center-based care, family day care homes and license exempt care.
Service Address: 3081 Teagarden StreetSan Leandro, CA, 94577
Description: Nearly 50 years ago, Davis Street distributed food to needy residents of San Leandro. Our food distribution program remains one of our hallmarks. The food and clothing programs serve the Eden Area, including, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Cherryland, and Ashland. To register for food and clothing, come to Davis Street Family Resource Center Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (please view our calendar for agency hours) and bring the following: Identification for the head of household and for all other dependents requiring services (birth certificates, report cards, and medical records are acceptable forms of identification for children, Social Security cards are not accepted ) Proof of Address (PGE, water, phone bill or general mail) Proof of Copy of income (SSI, unemployment insurance, check stub, ect.)
Last Updated: May/14/2024
Agency Name: Bananas Inc.
Description: We give away free clothing, equipment, toys, and diapers for infants and children of low-income families through our BANANAS Boutique. These items are donated by parents and supporters, and families can simply take what they need.
Service Address: 5232 Claremont AveOakland, CA, 94618
Last Updated: May/8/2024
Agency Name: Abode Services
Description: Sunrise Village is the only shelter of its kind in the Bay Area specially designed and built to house homeless families and single adults in an efficient and dignified manner. Families with children live in individual family rooms with private baths. The building has private counseling areas, lounges, a children's library, commercial kitchen, storage space and play areas. A childcare facility operated by Kidango, Inc. is located on-site. Children from both Sunrise Village and the general public attend. Services include case management, primary and mental health care, substance abuse recovery services, housing placement, job counseling and placement, financial literacy training, transportation assistance, childcare, developmental and depression screenings and referrals, parent education, respite and enrichment activities to support the social-emotional and developmental well-being of children whose caregivers are homeless or formerly homeless.
Description: 4Cs is honored to share with our community, free of charge, concrete services that will continue to support our mission to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children through our RISE programs. We are grateful to offer the following: -Diapers and Wipes -Hygiene and Health-related Supplies -Gently-used Clothes for Infants, Children, and Adults -Children’s Books and Toys -Food Pantry -THRIVE Parenting Program -Brilliant Baby Enrollment for Oakland families ($500 college savings account) -Special Events such as seasonal, back-to-school, and holiday giveaways Referrals to: -VITA (free tax preparation and filing) -Car Seat Installation checks -Additional parenting support programs
Service Address: 8105 Edgewater Drive, Suite 270Oakland, CA, 94621
Last Updated: April/30/2024
Agency Name: 2-1-1 Eden I & R, Inc.
Description: 2-1-1 Phone Line to connect families to Health, Housing, & Human Services Eden I&R is a nonprofit agency committed to linking Alameda County families and individuals to the full range of community resources available to them. Eden I&R is well known as the source of information and referrals to health, housing and human services in Alameda County.
