Parent and Other Caregiver Services
We serve mothers,fathers, and other primary caregivers, in English and Spanish:
- Grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts and uncles, great aunts and uncles, older siblings, and other family members caring for young children
- Foster parents, official and unofficial
- Domestic partners of parents of young children
Primary caregivers may be any age, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.
For families involved with many systems, Wraparound services
Families of infants or young children are sometimes involved with several systems, such as social services, schools, and other agencies. A family needing help coordinating all of these services may be eligible for wraparound team services. A wraparound team can be developed with the family’s help to bring workers from different systems together with friends of the family to find solutions that are acceptable to the family and in the best interest of the child.
For fathers, Time for Dad (English-speaking) and Ser Papa (Spanish-speaking)
Fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who want to learn more about parenting and build better relationships with their children can join one of these groups. They meet one evening a week at our Family Center. Both groups are led by experienced child/parent therapists who are fathers.
If you are interested, call Early Childhood at 510.412.9200 and say that you would like to join. Both fathers' groups are also available to fathers who are working on reunification with their children. Ask your Contra Costa County social worker about this group.
For Spanish-speaking mothers of toddlers, Ser Mama at Coronado YMCA
Spanish-speaking mothers of toddlers - children under four years old - can share their concerns and support each other by joining Ser Mama, a support group that meets weekly at the Coronado YMCA at South 20th and Maine Streets in Richmond and is led by a Spanish-speaking Parent Partner with special training and many years of experience. Free child care is provided.
For Spanish-speaking mothers facing domestic violence, Familias Seguras
Spanish-speaking mothers who are dealing with domestic violence can join Familias Seguras. This support group meets weekly at our Family Center at 4101 Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. It is led by a Spanish-speaking Parent Partner with special training in domestic violence issues. Free child care is provided.
Call 510.412.9200 about other support groups we are developing.
If you would like to be part of any of these groups, call Early Childhood at 510.412.9200