Help Me Grow Resource List for Parents and Caregivers

This resource list is for parents and caregivers in Alameda County, California. For additional books and resources, check out the Resources for Oakland Parents list created by OPL Librarian, Pat Toney at the end of this post.

Resource List

• Help Me Grow  

  Alameda County system that collaborates with agencies, families and providers across the county to help ensure children ages birth – 5 years reach their optimal development.

• Alameda County Behavioral Health – Alameda Family Services, opens a new window 

  Behavioral health resources. If you have any trouble finding what you need, please call us at 1 (800) 491-9099.

• Alameda County Office of Dental Health, opens a new window
  The Office of Dental Health (ODH) promotes the oral health and well-being of Alameda County residents.
• BANANAS Child Care Referrals and Resources, opens a new window
  BANANAS nonprofit child care resource, referrals for parents, families, caregivers, trainings, support groups in Alameda County CA.
• 211 - Alameda County
  Linking People & Resources in Alameda County. This page is updated with general information. For individual assistance please dial 211 24/7.
• Get Food - ACCFB, opens a new window
  Need food today? Call our Helpline at 1-510-635-3663, or visit FoodNow.net
• Family Paths
  Parenting Stress Helpline: 800-829-3777. Serving Alameda County.
• Family Resource Navigators, opens a new window
  FRN is a nonprofit dedicated to Alameda County families. We make it easier for families to navigate, advocate, get equitable access to resources – all so their kids with disabilities, development delays or special health care needs get what they need to flourish. 
• Fathers Corps - First 5 Alameda, opens a new window 
  Learning communities and trainings to enhance provider capacity to engage fathers.
• Free Tax Help - United Way Bay Area
  Free tax help bay area is UWBA led coalition of organizations that provide free tax help throughout the bay area in partnership with the IRS
• Keep Oakland Housed, opens a new window
  Keep Oakland Housed is committed to preventing vulnerable Oakland residents from losing their housing by providing legal representation, emergency financial assistance, and supportive services.

List created by green_owl_1215

books that support parenting and child development, includes links to community organizations

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