Get parental support, services, and connection at monthly drop-in

Join us Nov 20, Dec 12, and Jan 16 at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Swap parenting tips, learn skills, and get referrals to support programs.

Parents, grandparents, guardians, and every kind of caregiver of kids can come to a monthly event to meet others and connect to services to support you and your child's well-being.

At the first session, learn about developmental milestones and programs that can help if your child has significant delays. At another, discuss safe sleeping tips, how to get a crib, or other resources.

Each of these three in-person sessions will cover a different topic. Drop in for the dates that work for you. Bring your child, enjoy light refreshments, and build community with other parents.

Come to our remodeled West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Join us at any or all of the Parent Cafés on November 20, December 12, or January 16. Get skills, support, and resources to help you on parenting journey.

Meet other parents, connect to resources

Every kind of caregiver for kids of all ages is welcome. Bring your child - they can enjoy toys and coloring in our child-friendly space. We'll also have coffee, tea, and light refreshments.

Chat with other parents and with staff from the City of Berkeley Public Health team in this casual, drop-in space.

The upcoming session focuses on key milestones in your child's development, signs to look for, and how to get help if your child has significant delays.

Other upcoming sessions include:

Follow the City of Berkeley Public Health Division on Eventbrite to get notified of future dates and other classes.

Parent Café takes place at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. The center is 1 mile from North Berkeley BART, 1 block from AC Transit line 51B, and has an attached lot for free parking.

For questions or to request an accessibility accommodation, please contact [email protected] or call (510) 981-5118.

Services and classes at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center

The West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, where the Parent Café takes place, is also home to many other services to support wellbeing.

Other family wellness services you can access at the center include:

• Women, Infants and Children program: Healthy food and breastfeeding support for low-income families with children under 5
• Berkeley Black Infant Health: Support for Black mothers with children under 5
• Parents-as-Teachers: Home visiting program for families with children under 5
• Family Support Services: Case management for Medi-Cal-eligible families with children under 21
• Fatherhood Initiative: Support group for fathers and father-figures

The center also holds free classes, open to all. Current ongoing opportunities include:

• Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
• Pottery painting: 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
• Gardening workshop: 2^nd Fridays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Find all upcoming classes on the Public Health Division's Eventbrite.

Tap in to all that the wellness center has to offer. Join us for Parent Café on November 20 and connect with people and services to support your family.

Resources for parents

• Parent Cafe:
  • November 20: Understanding Your Child's Milestones
  • December 12: Understanding How Your Baby Learns
  • January 16: Safe Sleep
• West Berkeley Family Wellness Center

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