Common Counsel Foundation

Alameda Family Services offers various psychological and physical health services for children, youth and families. Its parent support program specializes in counseling and lactation support services. The agency s head start program offers a variety of classroom schedules that support physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth and development. The agency also operates several support centers that provide case management, HIV testing, academic tutoring, computer training, family mediation and transportation services. Additionally, Alameda Family Services manages various school-based health centers that offer medical care and mental health counseling services. Located in Alameda, Calif., the agency also provides clinical training and drug treatment programs.

Alternative Family Services (AFS) is a collaborative project in Oakland, CA, providing a range of services for parents and children who have been separated. The Gathering Place, a part of AFS, offers a safe and family-friendly environment where therapeutic, supervised, and observed visits can take place, aiming to maintain family attachments during this challenging period of separation. The Gathering Place features age-appropriate visiting rooms, outdoor areas, and community-based visitation experiences. Additionally, it offers a full kitchen and dining room for parents to cook and eat with their children, as well as a guest lounge and library with computer and Wi-Fi access. AFS strives to eliminate obstacles to visitation while promoting positive family interaction and improving parenting skills.Generated from the website