Resources
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Below we list a few key community resources of special interest to families and caregivers.
Below we list a few key community resources of special interest to families and caregivers.

First 5 Alameda County
BANANAS
4C's of Alameda County
Hively
OUSD ECE
Alameda County Early Care and Education
- Directory of child and family resources
BANANAS
- Resource and referral agency
4C's of Alameda County
- Resource and referral agency
Hively
- Resource and referral agency
OUSD ECE
- Oakland Unified School District Early Childhood Education program
Alameda County Early Care and Education
- Resources for reopening child care programs in Alameda County