Announcements, Events, Resources, and Trainings
Check out this page for upcoming events, workshops, trainings, celebrations, funding opportunities, and other timely resources for programs!
Alameda County Office of Education: Parenting Class for Young Parents Starting February 23, 2026
Alameda County Office of Education is offering a free 10-week Parenting Class for young parents 21 years old and under. To qualify, young parents must live in or attend school in Oakland, Piedmont or Alameda;other areas will be on a case by case basis.
Classes are from February 23, 2026-April 27, 2026.
To register please call 1-800-829-3777
Parent Voices Oakland Presents Community Conversations
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Parent Voices Oakland has an upcoming Community Conversations, for parents and providers of children with disabilities. The goal of these community conversation is to increase understanding of inclusion supports and needs for families with children who are neurodiverse, gifted, or have emergent developmental delays, disabilities, or other special needs and to receive recommendations to inform future investments and advocacy efforts in Alameda County. Click on the either flyer to RSVP, or us the link below: Oakland Community Conversation Saturday, January 24, 11am-1pm | Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center | 7701 Krause Avenue
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The City of Oakland's 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Thursday, January 22, 2026
The City of Oakland is urgently seeking 500 volunteers for the vital 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
This count, conducted in partnership with Alameda County, is more than just a survey. It's how Oakland secures the essential funding to support our unhoused residents and to provide services. The more accurate our count, the better we can serve our community.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: Here Remember to select “OAKLAND” as your service location.
For more information visit our website at Oaklandca.gov/PITCount or contact us at pitcount@oaklandca.gov
A Message from Mayor Barbara Lee: Standing Together Through Interruption of CalFresh Benefits
Mayor Barbara Lee provided a message and assistance to the Oakland Community about the crisis threatening over 77,000 residents; the federal suspension of CalFresh (SNAP) benefits could strip 22,000 children and 16,000 seniors in Oakland of critical food assistance – taking $35 million in monthly food purchasing power from our community.
Destiny's Art Center: Teddy Bear Movement Class Starts October 17th, 2025
Destiny's Arts is excited to launch our FREE, drop-in Teddy Bear Movement class at Clinton Recreation Center starting Friday, 10/17 at 11:00 a.m.
This caregiver-inclusive class centers joyful movement, music, rhythm, and storytelling for little ones from first steps to preschool.
Who: Oakland families with children ages 0–5 (open to all; we center and prioritize families of color, especially home-based families or those not connected to traditional school systems)
When: Fridays at 11:00 a.m. starting 10/17
(this program will run through the end of the school year)
Where: Clinton Recreation Center, 655 International Blvd., Oakland
Cost: Free; no registration required—drop in!
What to expect: playful movement, early literacy through rhythm and stories, and a welcoming space for children and caregivers to grow together.
Questions? Please contact Mike Lee at mike@destinyarts.org.
