Early Childhood Education, Family Support, and Senior Services
Head Start, Early Head Start, State Preschool & General Child Care
Alameda Family Services has administered the Head Start program since the early 1970’s and added the Early Head Start Program in 2009 and state pre-school in 2020.
Our early childhood education programming offers a strength-based approach to supporting child development, school readiness and socialization for children from prenatal birth to five years old. The program also provides dental, health, and family support services for enrolled families.
Each classroom provides a safe and engaging learning environment that supports the child’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. A child’s individual interests, languages, cultural backgrounds, learning styles and disabilities are taken into account and accommodated
Our program also offers a variety of classroom schedules and options based on the child’s age and the needs of the family. They include part-day, full-day, and a home-based program. We also offer resources and facilitate referrals to providers for the following services as needed:
Special Education
Family Services & Involvement
Mental and Medical Health
Nutrition
Fees & Eligibility
Services are no-cost for families with age eligible children. Our criteria for placement in a Head Start or Early Head Start program can be found here.
Because the determination of eligibility is a complex process, please contact the enrollment office to discuss your interest in enrolling your child at 510-629-6333.
Early Head Start / Early Learning and Care
Family Resource Center
Our Family Resource Center supports and empowers individuals, families, and seniors (50+) by assisting them with accessing resources in the community, including but not limited to:
Assistance with housing resources
Referrals to food assistance programs
Transitional support for families with children Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment services
Advocacy and assistance to other resources in the community
Workforce Development
Medi-Cal application assistance
Comprehensive health resources and referrals
Our Family Resource Center is located at 1903 Third Street, Alameda, CA 94501 and drop in support is available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 8 am - 4 pm.
Additionally, case management services are available during normal business hours, 9-5pm by calling 510-612-7807. You can also call to schedule an appointment.
Senior Connections
The Senior Connections Case Management program provides case management services for adults over 50 years of age through a partnership with the Mastick Senior Center. The Senior Connections Case Manager has the ability to connect with seniors at the Mastick Senior Center, the Family Support Center, or do home visits for limited or immobile individuals. Services are focused on linking seniors to needed resources and providing social emotional support. All services are free of charge.
Contact & Hours
Please call 510-747-7505 for the Senior Connections Case Manager to schedule an appointment. The Senior Connections Case Manager is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am - 3 pm.
