Parents and family members who benefit from FRN's services include biological, foster, and adoptive parents; grandparents, kinship caregivers, gay and lesbian parents, and extended family members of all backgrounds and income levels.

The Family Resource Network provides services and information to any family residing in Alameda County who has a child from birth to 22 with a disability or special health care need. Services are also available to any family member who works in or needs services in Alameda County as well as families whose children are hospitalized in Alameda County. Families who reside outside of Alameda County can find similar resources in their county by linking to www.frcnca.org Directory to find your local Family Resource Center. To locate additional Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI, FEC, CPRC) serving families in California click here.

The families to whom we offer ongoing services are those whose children have needs that meet the eligibility criteria defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA Part B and Part C); or Maternal Child Health Title V/ California Children's Services (CCS). If you think we can assist you, please call. If we are unable to help, we will refer you to other community organizations or other support.

If you are concerned about a childs development you may contact us to help assist the family to access diagnostic or developmental assessment for their child. Click here to link to more information on early warning signs the new brochure from CDE or the CDC.

Teens and young adults ages 12-22 can participate in FRNs youth group activities, find out about upcoming workshops, community events or new youth empowerment or leadership activities. To find out more Click Here Just for Teens

Professionals may request FRN assistance to help them serve an individual family, locate community resources, or receive technical assistance on issues related to the provision of family centered care. Professional partners may also request FRN staff to serve as speakers or panelists. Professionals may elect to join our mailing list, attend workshops or request publications. If you wish to refer a family to FRN, you may ask them to call us directly 510 547-7322, or with family consent, you may provide information to us and we will follow up. Formal written parent consent for referral may be faxed to our office 510 658-8354.

Students who are taking courses in child development, enrolled in teacher credential programs, or in any personnel preparation or professional growth activities related to working with people with disabilities often contact us for information about the family experience and community resources. If you are a student, please call ahead to arrange time for us to assist you.

Who can refer families to FRN? Anyone can refer a family to us. Many families contact us directly after learning about our services from a professional, a friend neighbor, another parent, or from community outreach materials. FRN has a formal consent for referral process with Regional Center of the East Bay, CCS and some pediatric practices. We also receive referrals from Hospitals, Head Start or Child Care programs and other community organizations who have received parent's consent to refer.

All services are free. There are no income requirements. Participation in activities, services or events is voluntary.