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January 6, 2023
Happy New Year! In this listserv, you will find information on Oakland's housing waitlist. Check out a free STEM Day with Curbie. Keep scrolling for bilingual sensory playgroups. Also, don't miss out on professional growth opportunities on topics such as an overprotective factors, social poverty, and communication tool kits. Lastly, don't forget to register for the Friday, January 27, 2023 Connection Cafe!
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Calendar of Events
The online calendar of events includes three categories to find distribution dates to free essentials; virtual activities for families to learn, play, and be active; and virtual workshops for parenting support. Here are some upcoming events:
Wigglyworms Storytime
By Hayward Public Library
Monday, January 9, 2023
10:30AM - 11AM
Weekes Branch Library, 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward
Free Diaper Kit Giveaway
By Hayward Public Library
Thursday, January 12, 2023
11AM - 2PM
Downtown Library, 888 C St., Hayward
Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry
By Tri-Valley Haven
Thursday, January 12, 2023
1PM - 5PM
Mar Thomas Church, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore
For additional events, visit https://www.HelpMeGrowAlameda.org/Calendar.
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Alameda County Fatherhood
Resource Guide
First 5 Alameda County's Fatherhood Resource Guide is filled with fatherhood and father-centered programming throughout the county. The document is updated often to ensure all programs are operating.
Click here for Fatherhood's Resource Guide.
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Oakland Housing Authority Public Housing Waitlist
The Oakland Housing Authority’s Public Housing Waiting List will be open January 17, 2023 – January 30, 2023 for the Lockwood Gardens and Peralta Village in Oakland.
The waitlist is for one, two, and three bedroom units.
Click for English/Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese flyer.
Click here for more information.
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STEM Day
Hayward Public Library and The Lawrence Hall of Science are hosting Curbie's 1st Annual STEM Day. Participants are welcomed to this free event to mess around with coding robots, electronic kits, and many activities.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
2PM-4PM
Matt Jimenez Community Center
28200 Ruus Rd., Hayward
Click here for flyer.
Click here for more information.
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Family Sign Class
CEID Connect's Family Signed Exact English Sign Class will be available to participants who are interested in learning to communicate in English through signs and fingerspelling. Signed Exact English is a combination of ASL signs, modified ASL signs, or unique signs. Classes are both in person and virtual.
Mondays beginning January 9, 2023
10AM - 11AM
CEID Parent Library
1035 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA
Mondays beginning January 9, 2023
6PM - 7PM
Via Zoom
Click here to register.
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Bilingual Sensory Playgroup
Family Resource Navigators in collaboration with the San Leandro Public Library will host a monthly bilingual sensory playgroup, Adapted Art and Sensory Fun Playgroup, for children ages 0-5 with developmental/special needs.
To register, please contact Daisy at (510) 356-0949 or email daisyd@resourcenavigators.org.
Every 3rd Thursday
10:30AM - 11:30AM
San Leandro Public Library
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, CA
Click here for English/Spanish flyer.
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Foster Parent Community Advocate Program
Family Path's Foster Parent Community Advocate Program offers support to families with resources at no cost to kinship/foster families. The Foster Parent Community Advocate program provides families with resources with client/family-centered case management through advocacy, communication, education, and more.
For more information, please call the 24-hour Parenting Stress Hotline at 1-800-829-3777 or email Aisha at awilson@familypaths.org
Click here for flyer.
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ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Family Discussion
BANANAS is providing a series of family discussions and workshops about the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. This is a supportive group that provides a space to ask questions and share stories to broaden awareness and learn how adverse experiences can impact a child’s self esteem and behavior.
Monday, January 9, 2023
6:30PM - 8PM
Via Zoom
Click here to register in English.
Click here to register in Spanish.
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Afghan Health Leadership Consortium
The Afghan Health Consortium invites providers to their next training, The Mental Health and Wellness of Afghan School-Aged Youth. Participants will learn about challenges that newcomer Afghan school-aged children experience and ways to meet their needs through culturally-based programming, trauma-informed treatments, and creating and supporting healing classrooms and learning spaces in school settings.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
12PM - 2PM
Via Zoom
Click here for flyer.
Click here to register.
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Free Vaccine Clinic
KinderCare is hosting a free vaccine clinic at no cost with no appointment needed. Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available.
Saturday January 14, 2023 and Saturday, February 11, 2023
9AM - 12PM
KinderCare
38700 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA
Click here for flyer.
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Trainings
Overview of the Protective Factors
By Caltrin
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
2PM - 3:30PM
Via Zoom
Guide to Starting a Child Care Center
By BANANAS
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Via Zoom
Social Poverty: The Impact of Connection
By Caltrin
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
9AM - 10:30AM
Via Zoom
The COVID Generation
By 4Cs of Alameda County
Saturday, January 14, 2023
9:30AM - 12:30AM
Via Zoom
Communications Tool Kit for Child, Family, and Community Well-Being
By Caltrin
Thursday, January 19, 2023
10AM - 10:30AM
Via Zoom
All You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit
and Other Credits This Tax Season
By The Partnership for America’s Children and Coalition on Human Needs
Thursday, January 19, 2023
11AM
Via Zoom
Mental Health Matters in Early Childhood
By Caltrin
Thursday, January 19, 2023
2PM - 3:30PM
Via Zoom
Generational Trauma
By Family Paths
Saturday, January 21, 2023
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Via Zoom
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Employment Opportunities
Pars Equality Center - Case Manager
The Case Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management services for asylum seekers and refugees under the Afghan Placement Assistance (APA) Program and refugees under the Reception & Placement (R&P) Program residing in Santa Clara and Alameda counties. PARS projects to assist Afghan asylum seekers and refugees under this program.
Click here for job announcement.
First 5 Alameda County - Multiple Positions
First 5 Alameda County helps young children grow up healthy and ready to learn during the most important time in their development. First 5 Alameda County is seeking a Strategic Communications Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Data and Policy Analyst, and more.
Click here for job announcements.
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Help Me Grow Connection Cafe
Mark your calendar for the Help Me Grow Connection Cafe, Friday, January 27, 2023! This Connection Cafe will host our Networking Resource Fair. Come join us to learn about resources in your community and share information about your program with others. Click here to register!
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For additional information, contact the Help Me Grow Community Liaison at helpmegrow@first5alameda.org or (510) 227-6955. | |
Help Me Grow Online
call our Community Liaison at 510-227-6992.
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How to Post in the Help Me Grow Listserv
Thank you for being a part of the Help Me Grow Listserv! We encourage you to include information about upcoming family events, resources and trainings for early childhood providers.
- Short write-up (1-2 paragraphs) about the resource, event or training
- Flyer or website link (if you have one)
- Your contact information
The listserv is published on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Please send your submission one week prior to be broadcasted.
Please note agency newsletters cannot be included. Submissions will be posted once per event or program date. Inclusion in this listserv does not constitute an endorsement of any agency, organization, program, person or event. To learn more about the announcements listed, please contact the agency directly.
Please do not hesitate to contact Help Me Grow at 510-227-6955 with questions or comments.
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Help Me Grow Alameda County is a countywide system to promote the development, learning and social-emotional health of children ages birth to 5. We work with providers to meet children's developmental needs, support families, and build a network of early childhood providers and services. Call us to learn about how we can partner with you!
Families can fill out a contact form to receive a call from Help Me Grow, click here.
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