Family Support Services

07/26/2020

You have always done it all, but this year you have been a caregiver, a teacher, a cheerleader, a friend. We thank you for all of the big and little things you do to keep your children safe, healthy, and growing!

07/25/2020

BACKPACK DRIVE - Family Support Services

Still looking for a way to support the community this summer? Why not send some backpacks or supplies along to Family Support Services!

Backpack Drive This year, the Backpack Drive is working little different, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, even if students aren’t in classrooms like we are used to, the children and youth we work with still need supplies to learn! Every year, Family Support Services collects backpacks and s...

07/24/2020

Mental Health in Black Moms Is Largely Ignored—5 Ways We Can Improve It

Mental Health in Black Moms Is Largely Ignored—5 Ways We Can Improve It

Reproductive mental health experts share their thoughts.

07/23/2020

Oakland's Summer Food Service Program

Thank you to Oakland's Summer Food Service Program for helping to keep kids healthy with nutritious meals and snacks through the summer months.

The official website of the City of Oakland. Find out about meetings, request City services through OAK 311, or contact the Mayor and City Council.

07/23/2020

Face Covering FAQs with Mayor Schwedhelm

A quick watch to answer some of those frequently asked mask questions!

Face coverings? Face masks? If you have questions about the latest Public Health Order, watch this brief video as Mayor Tom Schwedhelm shares some answers. M...

07/22/2020

Have you completed the Census yet?

It's not too late to get counted! All census takers complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing and other health and safety protocols before beginning their work in neighborhoods.

07/21/2020

"Be Counted or Be Counted Out" - Rev. Cecil L. Murray

07/21/2020

Ohh, what a great resource! Looks like it should be a valuable discussion!

📢 UPDATED date and time 📢
Dr. Fauci will be joining Homeroom with Sal on Friday, July 24 at noon PT!
Get your questions answered about school reopening, summer pandemic guidance, and more.

Don't miss this show! Add a reminder now. 👉 https://bit.ly/homeroom-FB

07/20/2020

Cooking Matters Live: Breakfast with Whole Grains!

Fast, healthy, and affordable? Yes please! Thanks Help Me Grow Alameda County and Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County for sharing this resource!

Join us weekly for an hour long cooking lesson that will introduce you to fast, fresh, and affordable healthy meals that can spice up your dinner menus. This...

07/19/2020

Parenting During Coronavirus: You Are Enough | Parenting Tips & Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents

"I’ve never parented through a pandemic before, but I do know that when everything is crazy on the outside, children need love on the inside."

I've never parented during a pandemic before. The best thing we can do right now is remind ourselves that for our kids, we are enough.

07/18/2020

We All Have Mental Health

We All Have Mental Health

Download the accompanying teacher toolkit from https://www.annafreud.org/wahmhtoolkit It's free! We All Have Mental Health is an animation designed to give y...

07/18/2020

John Lewis, Towering Figure of Civil Rights Era, Dies at 80

“Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."

Images of his beating at Selma shocked the nation and led to swift passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act; he was called the conscience of the Congress.

07/16/2020

Thank you so much to our friends at Pacific Workers' Compensation Law Center for their donation of face masks! We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive community!

07/14/2020

Slowed by COVID-19, California group tries to track down families separated at the border

“The timing could not have been worse, and the impact could not be larger in terms of the degree to which we are slowed down"

In the past five months, Seneca Family of Agencies has reached several hundred families across the United States who are potentially eligible for mental health services.

07/12/2020

Exploring Feelings | Adventures in Learning | PBS Parents

We are all feeling a lot of emotions right now, but just 10-15 minutes a day can make a huge difference in terms of helping children explore all of those feelings.

Talking to your kids about their feelings and teaching them to journal is a great way to connect with your children in a meaningful way. Here are some fun an...

07/11/2020

CA Census Ambassador: Danny Trejo - Full

We've said it before, we will said it again "Don't forget about the Census!"

07/11/2020

Census 2020 | Alameda County

Family Support Services wants YOU to get counted. In just 10 minutes you can bring billions of $$$ for healthcare, childhood education, and roads back to our community. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2K2Yj54

07/11/2020

State Schools Chief Hosts Ethnic Studies Webinar Series

“As we are engaging in more conversations about race and racism in our own communities and as a nation, we have heard from students and educators that the pursuit of a more just society begins in the classroom,” - State Superintendent Tony Thurmond

SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond convened the first in a series of virtual classroom events on ethnic studies Tuesday

07/10/2020

Our SF Family Preservation Team putting together hygiene kits for our families! Thanks for all of your hard work!

07/09/2020

What’s More Risky, Going to a Bar or Opening the Mail?

Are you like us, still asking which activities are safe, and which ones are not? Well, this list is a helpful guide to clear some of that up!

Well, let’s play Risk COVID-19, in which you try to guess which activities put people more at risk for contracting the coronavirus that causes the disease. Find answers at the end of the article.

07/09/2020

101+ Ideas To Keep Your Kids Busy During Coronavirus Closures

Looking for things to do with little ones? Well, here are 101 ideas that just might help!

Running out of rainy day ideas? This list can keep your children occupied for weeks at home.

07/07/2020

BIPOC Mental Health Month

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, better known by many as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People, and People of Color) Mental Health Month. Mental Health America has put together a great Toolkit to get info and resources to people who can use them!

July was designated as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008 to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States (US).

07/07/2020

This Minority Mental Health Month, and in light of current events, it's important to learn how to talk about race effectively. Refer to this infographic developed by Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph. D for the psychotherapy networker symposium.

Thank you Lincoln for sharing!

"Don't become a FOE – framer of other’s experiences."

This Minority Mental Health Month, and in light of current events, it's important to learn how to talk about race effectively. Refer to this infographic developed by Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph. D for the psychotherapy networker symposium.

07/04/2020

Have a safe, healthy, and thoughtful 4th of July!

07/04/2020

How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times

These resources can help you and your young ones address the stress and confusion that the world right now has sparked. Between pandemics and protests, it is incredibly important to prioritize mental health.

Thanks for sharing Family Paths and Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County

Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.

07/02/2020

Coronavirus: Parking lots to close at Bay Area’s state beaches for July 4 holiday weekend

Because of COVID-19, many of us will be changing the way we celebrate the 4th of July. Whatever you and your loved ones do, please stay safe!

The announcement followed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press briefing Wednesday in which he urged Californians to stay home, limit indoor gatherings and wear face coverings over the holiday weekend.

07/01/2020

You still have a few more months to complete the Census!

06/30/2020

Bay Area schools move to reopen, facing huge uncertainty about how coronavirus affects kids

Public Health and Education Leaders are facing a lot of tough questions about what schools will look like this fall, a fact which is made even more challenging by the limited data they have to work off of.

A flurry of research is showing children are far less likely to get COVID-19 and, if they do, less likely to have symptoms. Education leaders are using that information to figure out how to reopen schools.

06/29/2020

Q***r Kid Stuff

If you are looking for a way this PRIDE Month to talk to kids about their q***r questions, look no further! Lindsay 'Lindz' Amer, the Founder of Q***r Kid Stuff has you covered!

LGBTQ+ vids for kids! Q***r Kid Stuff is an LGBTQ+ and social justice webseries for the whole family.

06/29/2020

Alameda County Fathers Corps - First 5 Alameda

Check out this collaboration between First 5 Alameda County, Alameda County Health Care Services, and Alameda County Social Services! We say yes please to these awesome resources and advocacy for fathers!

First 5 Alameda County serves children from birth to age 5, and their families, throughout Alameda County.

06/29/2020

Virtual Book Club

It is time for some summer reading! Virtual Book Clubs are a great way to stay connected while continuing to learn!

Due to the recent extenuating circumstances caused by COVID-19, we are adding virtual book clubs to our current program portfolio. Each virtual book club will be for children of similar reading lev…

06/27/2020

Census 2020 in Alameda County

Getting counted on the 2020 Census means standing up for the resources our community deserves.

You Count 2020!

As we countdown to Census 2020, the Alameda County Complete Count Committee developed this short video to depict why the Census is important to Alameda Count...

06/26/2020

Oakland board votes to eliminate its police force at school campuses

In the words of Family Paths, one of our awesome partners in the Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County, "The power of advocacy! Family Paths is a proud member of Alameda Council of Community Mental Health Agencies, an association representing over 30 community-based providers of mental health services in Alameda County. On behalf of all the agencies, ACCMHA urged OUSD to protect the dignity and well-being of all OUSD students by voting to pass the George Floyd Resolution to Eliminate the Oakland Schools Police Dept. The annual $2.5 million spent on the 10 sworn officers and police administrators is instead expected to be redirected toward other student support services and restorative justice efforts."

The board of the Oakland Unified School District voted Wednesday to eliminate its police department from school campuses.

06/22/2020

A dad posted joyful photos of black fathers to shatter stereotypes. Then it became a movement.

Yessss, these awesome Dads are subverting stereotypes in the coolest way possible!

Thanks for sharing Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County

“I wanted to showcase the reality of black fatherhood and rewrite the narrative,” said Sean Williams, who started The Dad Gang.

06/22/2020

06/22/2020

06/19/2020

The staff for the Summer Youth Program are hard at work making sure that our students have a safe, fun summer ahead of them! Thanks for all of your hard work!

06/18/2020

Thank you Centro Legal de la Raza for breaking down these 5 Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court DACA decision today, and thank you Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County for sharing!

🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court of the United States said that Trump ending DACA was "arbitrary and capricious." Here are the TOP 5 THINGS you need to know about the decision on the case.

Sign up for more information: https://unitedwedream.org/webinars

06/18/2020

The Census is one of the best ways to get resources for your community, and to make sure your interests are considered! You can call to complete the Census at 1-800-923-8282, or complete online: https://2020census.gov/

Today is Census Day of Action!!!

We all deserve to thrive, not just survive. The census provides a fair say in choosing our leaders and the power to build the world around us.

- If resources and political power are flowing into communities, we should not miss out on our piece of the pie.
- Everyone living in the United States has the right to be counted in the 2020 Census. Every immigrant, every child, every neighbor, every student, everyone.
- Even if you can’t vote, filling out the 2020 Census is a way to make your voice heard.

06/18/2020

33 Children's Books that Celebrate Pride

Check out your local library or book store to pick up one of these exciting reads with your child this Pride Month!

Both my girls have been loving the extra dose of rainbows popping up around NYC for Pride this month. NYC is the official host of World Pride this weekend