Family Resources

WIC Resources

Formula Finders

• Where to buy Enfamil
• Where to buy Similac

Famers Market

• Farmer's Market Guide for Alameda County: English | Spanish

WIC Program in Alameda County

• Finding a WIC Program in Alameda County: English-Spanish
• Resource Guide for Men, Women and Children Alameda County Resource Guide
• California WIC Resource Guide

The WIC Show

The WIC TV Show, presented in English and Spanish, offers features on nutrition (including cooking, reading nutrition labels, food portion control), physical activity, breastfeeding, lead poison prevention, and more.  The WIC Show is produced by the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC clients.

View recent shows on YouTube: English | Spanish

Food Assistance for Families

• CalFresh is California's food stamps (SNAP) program. Apply to get up to $204 a month per household member on an EBT card. Apply for CalFresh »
• Food Bank in Alameda County - Find Food in My City »
• School Meals - The USDA offers programs that provide children with nutritious school breakfast and lunch at reduced cost or for free. Learn more about the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Download the School Meals Program to learn more about Contra Costa County school food programs in your local district.

School Programs for Young Children

Head Start Program

• How to apply
• Income Guidelines for Participation in Head Start Programs

First Five

• Information and resources for parents

Medi-Cal and Dental Services

Medi-Cal

• Medi-Cal provides medical, dental, and vision insurance to low-income families in California.  Apply for MediCal »
• Who Is Eligible for Medi-Cal?
  
  • Adults who are parents or caretaker relatives that have any children under 21 years of age living in your home
  • Children birth through age 20
  • Undocumented children and young adults can receive coverage for emergency or pregnancy-related services
    For full-scope Medi-Cal, citizenship or legal residency is required

Dental Services

The Medi-Cal program currently offers as one of the program's many benefits. Visit the Medi-Cal Dental Program Website for more information or to locate a dentist. Medi-Cal Dental Program Website »

Maternal Mental Health

• Perinatal Depression & Anxiety
• Maternal Depression | Spanish
• 24 Hour Alameda County Crisis Line: 1-800-309-2131 | Website
• CalHOPE
• Postpartum Support International
• Maternal Mental Health Now
• The Blue Dot Project
• MediCal Mental Health Services
• NAMI

2-1-1 Alameda County Online Resources Website »