Alameda County Child Support Services

BANANAS Child Care Referrals and Resources Events - Inclusive Strategies for Infants and Toddlers in Group Care BANANAS nonprofit child care resource and referrals events for parents, families, caregivers, training workshops, classes, support groups in Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont, Emeryville, Alameda

👩‍🏫️ Are you interested in helping students with disabilities? DVC’s certificate and degree in special education prepare students for a rewarding career working with children and adults who have special needs. Students learn about disabilities, gain a historical perspective on how the laws have changed over the years, learn teaching strategies for the special education paraprofessional, and more! http://bit.ly/3ZHxYvt

Talk, read, sing to your baby. Their brains are like sponges absorbing every word that you say.

Do you have questions about your baby's development? Help Me Grow is here to assist you. Give us a call at 1-888-510-1211.

Looking for new career opportunities? Join us for a Job Fair Thursday, July 25th.

Dress your best, bring your resume, and meet your future employer! Organized by Alameda County Social Services Agency and Lao Family Community Development from 1:30-3:30PM at 2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA.

Mark your calendar and don't miss out!

As an expert in the child support system, your opinion can help shape the future of child support. We are looking for parents paying and/or receiving child support to participate in focus groups. In these groups, you can tell us what works for you and what doesn't, ask questions, and tell us how you wish things would change for the better. Find out more info and sign up here: https://ow.ly/WNEa50St9xx

Tri-Valley Haven will be distributing pre-filled backpacks to school-age children residing in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, or Sunol. Backpacks will be available while supplies last. .

Join the City of Berkeley Public Health Division for their Fatherhood Initiative Support Group where father figures can connect, share experiences, and receive support!

To Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer, call (510) 981-5350, or click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/fatherhood-initiative-support-group-3385329

🌟 Exciting news! We are hiring! 📣

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our youth. If you have a passion for working with children and want to help inspire and empower youth in Alameda, apply today!

👉 https://alamedabgc.org/job-opportunities/

Hello Art & Soul Oakland community - hope your summer is off to a great start! We wanted to invite you to enjoy two FREE concerts we are producing on behalf of the Love Our Lake campaign aimed at bringing joy and vitality to Oakland's Lake Merritt this summer. The FREE concerts will be held on Saturday, July 27 featuring seven-time Grammy nominee John Santos & Friends John Santos and The John Santos Sextet, - and Saturday, August 24 with the beloved West Coast Blues Society Both of these headliners are Art & Soul alum so we hope these shows will bring a bit of the festival to you while we are on hiatus! Please mark your calendars for both concerts (7/27 and 8/24 from 1-4 pm at the Lakeside Park bandstand) and join us forgreat music and fun under the sun on the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt! Brought to you by Children's Fairyland, Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Oakland Public Library, Visit Oakland, and the Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation. Produced by Art & Soul Oakland. More details to follow! https://www.visitoakland.com/loveourlake/

In partnership with Safe Kids Alameda County, the AEG Foundation will host the 10th annual Safe Kids Day at the Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum complex on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

The event is open to the public.

There will be a bike city safety activity, diaper distribution, spin wheels of fun, trivia games and prizes, bounce houses, face painting, and other activities. The highlight of the event will be free children's helmets--500 will be given away! All helmets will be properly fitted by a team of experts. Have your kids personalize their new helmets at the helmet decorating station.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet representatives from local health and wellness non-profits.

BFN is growing! We're looking for highly motivated individuals who are eager to grow professionally and make a difference in their community. We're hiring for three part-time positions:

📋🍓Operations Coordinator: Support day-to-day warehouse operations, food sourcing, ordering, and receiving to ensure we have enough food for our community.

💲📣Development & Communications Coordinator: Amplify stories of impact on social media, track donor data, and assist with campaigns to fund our mission.

🚚👋Pantry Associate: Help provide a welcoming, safe, and efficient environment for community members, youth, and volunteers at our pantry distributions.

Apply online at https://www.berkeleyfoodnetwork.org/current-jobs/

When your little one has a meltdown, you don’t want to lose your cool and say things you regret. In this workshop, you’ll learn the key to helping your child work through their upset and get back to calm, cooperative behavior. There are practical and powerful ways to keep your cool and be less reactive when things get heated that can help you be a confident parent.

Register here:https://bananasbunch.org/event/responding-to-tears/

Or Email [email protected] to sign up!

Hively - Social Services for Children and Families in Alameda County Hively provides children and families throughout Alameda County access to high-quality social services. Our mission is to ensure our community can thrive.

Kick off summer with the Hayward Police Department's Youth and Family Services Bureau-supported recreational activities for Hayward students entering grades 2 through 8! This free program features grade appropriate activities that focus on health and wellness, social and emotional learning and community building during two summer sessions.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3MpEFyp

We are seeking volunteers to support our overnight shelter program! Each night, our Community Meal Program dining room at the Vineyard Resource Center is transformed into a 20-bed adult shelter. This vital service is changing lives in the Tri-Valley, sign up to volunteer and support this effort.
Visit openheartkitchen.org/volunteer to sign up, or check out openheartkitchen.org/refuge to learn more about this program.

B28 in Berkeley has a 2BR Unit available!

You MUST have a current 2BR Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher to be eligible.

Please review the listing here - https://housing.acgov.org/preview/listings/879d9282-afdd-462c-abda-097e3356d935

Apply online at - https://housing.acgov.org/applications/start/choose-language?listingId=879d9282-afdd-462c-abda-097e3356d935&preview=true

All applications due by 5PM on July 21, 2024.

**Summer activity opportunity for kids**

The City of Oakland - Local Government and the Oakland & East Bay Korean American Association are offering a FREE Lego Robotics Camp for kids in grades 3-5.

The camp runs July 15-18, 2024 and offers two sessions:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
Location: Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Hearing Room 3

***Only 10 spots are available for each session. ***
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu9GbditDn_l5bGa_J6scdJu8fQo-4txvoLgBLCZx09TDzSg/viewform

Using baby signs helps eliminate frustration and can help you and your child communicate with ease.

Register here: https://bananasbunch.org/event/speech-language-skills-baby-sign-16/

Pimentel Place, a new affordable housing complex at 22648 Second Street in Hayward, is now accepting applications from low-income families. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 15.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W1GeHv

In summer months, making an effort to stay hydrated is more important than ever. The warmer it is outside, the more water little ones need to drink to stay energized and healthy. 💧

Attention job seekers!

Alameda County Social Services Agency is excited to invite you to our upcoming Job Fair!

The event will be held at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and will showcase over 100 employers and community partners across various industries.

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland.

For more details, contact R. Baxter-Green at [email protected].

Alameda County Social Services Agency
Alameda County Probation Department
City of Oakland - Local Government
Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley
Noel Gallo - Oakland City Council District 5
Treva Reid
Kevin Jenkins for Oakland
Alameda County Workforce Development Board
Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Insight Global
Oakland Private Industry Council, Inc.
West Oakland Job Resource Center
Kaiser Permanente
California State Society for Opticians
Roots Community Health
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Berkeleyside
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Calling all job seekers!

Alameda County Social Services Agency is excited to invite you to our upcoming Job Fair!

The event will be held at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and will showcase over 100 employers and community partners across various industries.

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland.

For more details, contact R. Baxter-Green at [email protected].

Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley
Noel Gallo - Oakland City Council District 5
Treva Reid
Alameda County Probation Department
City of Oakland - Local Government
Alameda County Workforce Development Board
Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Insight Global
Oakland Private Industry Council, Inc.
West Oakland Job Resource Center
Kaiser Permanente
California State Society for Opticians
Roots Community Health
106.1 KMEL

This class is designed to assist new parents with recovery after birth, provide a supportive community-centered environment, and an awareness of self-care. With their babies present, parents can focus on easing tensions, restoring alignment in the body, creating energy and re-strengthening the core.

Instructor: Leonora Willis, Perinatal Yoga Instructor, Birthworker and Lactation Specialist

Register here: https://bananasbunch.org/event/baby-and-me-yoga-5/

We’re excited to share Stronger Starts by First 5 California, powered by Cell-Ed. It's a FREE program designed specifically for California parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5. Through a range of virtual courses and real-time support, it equips families with the necessary tools to help their children navigate tough times. Start your journey today!

Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Units available in Oakland!

1640 6th Avenue has 2 1BR apartments available for SECTION 8 VOUCHER HOLDERS ONLY.

Eligible applicants will be contacted on a First Come, First Serve order.
~Must have Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher to be eligible~

Click onto the link to view the Listing and apply online: jobapscloud.com/Alameda

Application Due: Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 5:00PM

Contact: Hagit Gayer at (510) 527-8700 or email at [email protected]