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Dear Alameda Family Services Community
Alameda Family Services is committed to working to change values to end racism. We know that racism and brutality are devastating to the health and well-being of our nation’s Black families and all families of color and doing damage to all of America as a culture and society. As an organization that cares deeply about families and their futures, we want to say to all of our staff, fellows, friends, colleagues, and partners that we will do everything in our power to end discrimination and we fully commit to the fight to end structural racism.
Alameda Family Services pledges to do the work both internally and externally to address the prejudice, injustice and inequality experienced on a daily basis by our brothers and sisters of color. To this end, Alameda Family Services will convene a Diversity Taskforce, which will develop a comprehensive plan for addressing issues of discrimination and bias within the agency. The plan will also include community actions to advance and support the anti-racism movement.
We are all connected and we all rise through true equality.
Community support amid coronavirus concerns
In response to growing concern about community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Alameda Family Services is taking responsible actions to protect the health and wellness of our staff, clients and communities.
In order to reduce risk of exposure to the virus:
- We are in the process of closing all physical centers and sites as of today, March 16, and anticipate that they will remain closed through May 3rd and possibly longer.
- We are offering counseling and case management services to clients and families via confidential Telehealth (videoconferencing) or phone.
We continue to actively monitor the current environment for coronavirus-related risks and will prepare according to guidelines from the City and County of Alameda, State of California, Federal Government, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
We are committed to supporting the City and County of Alameda. Please contact our office at (510) 629-6300 or email the Executive Director, Katherine Schwartz, at Kschwartz@alamedafs.org with any concerns or questions.
We wish you good health and will keep you updated with any changes or other announcements. Please check the Alameda Family Services website for news and updates.
Warm Lines
If you or someone you know needs assistance accessing community resources please call our Family Support Center at: (510) 459-6134.
If you or someone you know needs emotional support please call our clinic: (510) 629-6210.
We will return your call within a few hours.
Crisis Support (800) 309-2131 24/7
Text Support 20121 from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Resources for Youth & Families During Shelter in Place
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Head Start/
Early Head Start
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Early Head StartHead Start/Early Head Start is a comprehensive federally funded program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to five and their families in the City of Alameda. The program includes educational services in developmentally appropriate settings - at home or in a classroom, health and nutrition services, and assistance for families.
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Early Head StartHead Start/Early Head Start is a comprehensive federally funded program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to five and their families in the City of Alameda. The program includes educational services in developmentally appropriate settings - at home or in a classroom, health and nutrition services, and assistance for families.
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School-Linked Services
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School-Linked Services utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to health care in order to promote the health and well-being of youth. Students who are unhealthy are less likely to be able to learn or succeed in school. By offering free medical, mental health, health education and youth development services on school grounds, the SLS focus on prevention and early identification of risk factors aims to reduce barriers to learning and to support families and our community.
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Behavioral Health Care Services
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BHCS offers counseling and alcohol and drug treatment in one setting. The Counseling Program provides an array of strength-based, solution focused brief psychotherapy for individuals, families, couples and groups. The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program offers outpatient groups and onsite drug testing for youth and adults who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The Clinical Training Program hosts students from graduate schools and therapists who are collecting hours towards licensure.
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Family Support Services
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Located in the West End in the Alameda Housing Authority's Esperanza Community Room at 1903 Third Street, the goal of Family Support Services is to provide families with supportive services via case management, parenting classes, and other services based on family needs. The Drop-In Support program allows individuals and families to meet one-on-one with a case manager to assess their needs and support sustainable service linkages. In partnership with Mastick Senior Center, a Senior Case Manager works specifically with older adults. The Family Support Center hosts the only Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselors in the City of Alameda.
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Board & Staff
Alameda Family Services is governed by a 14 member Board of Directors that meets monthly and includes the City of Alameda Chief of Police, a representative of the Alameda Unified School District and the Chair of the Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council in addition to community members.
The Executive Staff includes the Program Directors, Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Manager and the Executive Director. This group meets weekly to ensure that the agency offers a comprehensive seamless continuum of care and opportunities for children, youth and families.
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Employment Opportunities
Alameda Family Services delivers quality and responsive services employing innovative best practices that are shared across the agency. Children, youth and families experience Alameda Family Services as a service gateway that supports their health and well-being.
Employment opportunities at Alameda Family Services are updated as positions become available.
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