The program is open to any relative caregiver living in North Alameda County. Self-referrals are encouraged, as well as referrals from community-based organizations and Alameda County’s Social Services Agency (which provides the program’s anchor funding).

The agency leads a collaborative of partners who offer an array of services from which caregivers can choose. Support is provided to the caregivers, as well as for their kin children through our Youth Program. Available services include:

• Family advocacy
• Case management
• Supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
• Linkage with community resources.
• Legal services
• Respite
• Support groups
• Workshops and trainings
• Youth activities (including community service, leadership and recreational activities)
• Homework Club

Since 2001, the Kinship Program has served over 250 families and more than 700 children. More than 200 additional families have received legal services. Families have received more than 8,000 hours of respite. Four different support groups are offered in convenient community locations. The Youth Program provides an after school Homework Club, as well as regular youth activities.

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