VACCINE GUIDANCE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Last week, DDS issued guidance that people taking care of regional center clients (under The Lanterman Act) are a “health care provider” and can be vaccinated under Phase 1A. RCEB Families…
Personal Protective Equipment Giveaway
The first parent to come for the PPE pick up was a single dad. He works and is caring for a child with special needs who has a lot of health issues. Even though he was wearing a mask, I…
Childcare & School Resources
ALAMEDA COUNTY SCHOOL & CHILDCARE ENROLLMENT RESOURCES Alameda County has three Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies for families. The agencies offer free childcare information and referral services. If you need help paying for childcare, ask staff about subsidized childcare programs.…
Regional Center Resources
REGIONAL CENTER OF THE EAST BAY Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) serves eligible children and adults with developmental delays (0-3) and developmental disabilities (3-life) in Alameda and Contra Costa County. For Early Start eligibility information, see: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/system/files?file=file-attachments/F05701.pdf. For…
Alameda County Resources
Alameda County COVID19 resources
Domestic Violence Resources
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: COVID-19 RESOURCES LOCAL SUPPORT Thanks to the staff at Alameda County First Five/Help Me Grow for gathering these resources for those who may need support around issues of domestic violence Building Futures with Women and Children. Helps women…
Special Education Rights
SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS: COVID-19 Para español, desplácese hacia abajo The coronavirus health and economic crisis has presented an unprecedented challenge to students, parents, teachers, and administrators in school districts throughout the Bay Area and beyond. During the school closure, school…
Medical Resources
MEDICAL CARE: COVID-19 RESOURCES ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE Costs for diagnosis and treatment of Covid-19: No cost for Medi-Cal, Health Pac and Covered California plans when provided in network, at an urgent care or in an emergency care setting. This includes…
Utility Resources
UTILITY BILLS: COVID-19 RESOURCES One of things we are all worrying about is paying our bills during the crisis – keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Good news is that the California Public Utilities Commission determined that that…
Food Resources
Recognizing how many families are struggling, our first issue focuses on a critical resource: food. We collected information on the food banks and school ‘grab and go’ programs, so your family can find some place to get needed food.…