Community Resource List

SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES:

Berkeley Community Resource Center Dorothy Day House

https://www.dorothydayhouseberkeley.org/bcrc

Suitcase Clinic: medical support for homeless families

https://www.suitcaseclinic.org/

HEALTH CARE

School-linked Health Services:

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Health_Human_Services/Public_Health/School_Linked_Health_Services.aspx

Dental Screening for grades 2 and 5, students with IEPs, and students/families with concerns

(Alameda County and City Of Berkeley Public Health)

Hearing screening for grades 2 and 5, students with IEPs, and students/families with concerns

Vision screening for grades 2 and 5, students with IEPs, and students/families with concerns

(UCB Optometry)

Health Care Centers in the East Bay:

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Health_Human_Services/Public_Health/Bay_Area_Health_Care_Clinics.aspx

Berkeley Mental Health: free and low-cost mental health services

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Health_Human_Services/Mental_Health/Family,_Youth_and_Children%E2%80%99s_Services_(FYC).aspx

Berkeley Free Clinic (vaccinations too!)

http://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/

Ann Chandler Berkeley Public Health Center:

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Ann_Chandler_Public_Health_Center/

Lifelong Medical and Lifelong Dental: medical, dental, and social services

https://www.lifelongmedical.org/

Suitcase Clinic: medical support for homeless families

https://www.suitcaseclinic.org/

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

UC Berkeley Programs

BUILD: volunteer tutors after school (UC undergrads)

SAGE: volunteer mentors after school (UC undergrads)

CREATE: volunteer arts teachers for after school programs (UC undergrads)

Zellerbach Hall school programs

BAMPFA free bus and field trips

Math Circles

Lawrence Hall of Science programs for low-income families

https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/visit/museums_for_all

LHS Main website: https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/

Wonderworks: student-led science presentations using Lawrence Hall of Science curricula

https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/wonderworks

Student teachers: UC, SF State, CSUEB, Mills College. These students sometimes offer tutoring.

RECREATION/SPORTS/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Berkeley Waterfront, Parks, and Recreation:

After school and summer programs, sports, swimming, parks guides, community centers

Home Page: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/PRW/

Scroll down for Marina, Recreation, and Trees/Parks categories

Community Centers:

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Recreation/Community_Centers.aspx

Activity Guides: click on listings in the left hand column

https://www.cityofberkeley.inreduced feesfo/activity_guide/

Wilderness Fly Fishing: https://www.grizzlypeakflyfishers.org/

Downtown Berkeley YMCA: camps, reduced fees for families in need

https://ymcaeastbay.org/financial-assistance

FAMILY SUPPORT

FOOD SUPPORT Berkeley Food Network School Pantry Program

https://berkeleyfoodnetwork.org/school/

Berkeley HIgh Holiday Meal

https://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/?page_id=214

SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES:

Berkeley Community Resource Center Dorothy Day House

https://www.dorothydayhouseberkeley.org/bcrc

Suitcase Clinic: medical support for homeless families

https://www.suitcaseclinic.org/

SUPPORT FOR UNDOCUMENTED FAMILIES

Berkeley Undocumented Resource Center at BCC

http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/ucrc/

SUPPORT FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES

PACT: support around transracial adoption for parents and children

https://www.pactadopt.org/app/servlet/HomePage

LEGAL SUPPORT

East Bay Community Law Center

https://ebclc.org/

DISABILITY RIGHTS SUPPORT

Ed Roberts Campus (disability rights and services)

https://www.edrobertscampus.org/

ARTS AND CULTURE

Berkeley Symphony visits all elementary schools each year for a free concert

BHS Jazz Band visits all elementary schools each year for a free concert

Berkeley Public Libraries:

Locations: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/locations

Events: Include ESL conversation and free legal advice, story times, movies, and activities for children. Tool lending Library at the South Branch, 1901 Russell Street. E-library also available.

Mr. Michael at the Claremont branch is our school contact.

Homeless Services at the Library

https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/bcrc-central

Baby Book Project: a book a month for children ages 0-5

https://thebbbp.org/our-story

Churches/synagogues

Beth El: Monthly meal for homeless, medical services for homeless

map with names and locations, services/programs offered

Berkeley Public Schools Fund

BSEP -- funded by taxpayers

Art Studio at 2727 California

Rotary Club: 3rd grade

Other places that offer arts programs for kids

Berkeley Cultural Trust, Berkeley Arts Education Steering Committee (BAESC)

PTA what aspect of PTA is community, e.g. connection to GRR and food pantry