A Better Way Inc

03/06/2026

🏅 Strong, Smart & Bold at the 2026 Winter Olympics ❄️

As the MilanoCortina2026 Games come to a close, we’re celebrating the women who showed the world what’s possible!

From record-breaking performances to moments of resilience under pressure, women athletes led the way for Team USA—bringing home gold, pushing boundaries, and redefining excellence in winter sports. 💪

We’re especially proud to shout out Alysa Liu, an Oakland native, whose journey to the Olympic stage reflects the power of perseverance, dreaming big and being yourself. Seeing someone from our hometown compete at the highest level sends a powerful message to the girls we serve: you belong here too.

At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, we believe girls are Strong, Smart & Bold—and these athletes showed exactly what that looks like:
✨ Strength in their bodies and minds
✨ Smart strategy, skill, and preparation
✨ Boldness in breaking barriers and making history



📷 Photo: SpiritedMichelle / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

03/05/2026

This month, we're celebrating two things close to our heart: Social Work Month and Women's History Month.

Over 100 years ago, Jane Addams helped define what it means to show up for your community. As a pioneer of social work, she believed that every person — regardless of background — deserved dignity, support, and a fair chance. She won the Nobel Peace Prize for it. More importantly, she changed countless lives.

That legacy lives on in every social worker who walks through our doors today.

To our amazing social workers at A Better Way and beyond — thank you for carrying this work forward. You are part of a legacy built on the belief that every child, every family, every person deserves a fighting chance.

03/03/2026

Current or previous foster youth can receive $12,000 per year while pursuing a bachelors degree

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

For 30 years, A Better Way has been walking alongside children, youth, and families during some of life’s hardest moments, helping them heal, grow, and build brighter futures.

Every day, our mental health clinicians, social workers, parent advocates, and family support teams show up with compassion and practical support. Because of this community, families stay together, young people find stability, and hope becomes real again.

We are grateful for everyone who makes this work possible. Our staff, partners, and supporters are part of every success story. 💙

Learn more: https://www.abetterwayinc.net/

02/24/2026

Alameda County Social Services Agency y A Better Way Inc
Grupo de apoyo para padres. Nos reunimos cada 2nd y 4th Martes del mes
5:30-7:30pm. Regístrate para recibir el enlace de Zoom.

02/20/2026

A safe space where fathers can receive support, develop parenting skills and get resources. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month, 5:30-7:30pm via ZOOM. Register to receive the meeting link.

Alameda County Social Services Agency and A Better Way Inc offer a safe space where fathers can receive support, develop parenting skills and get resources. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month, 5:30-7:30pm via ZOOM. Register to receive the meeting link.

02/10/2026

New Blog Post:
As A Better Way celebrates 30 years of helping children, youth, and families, we're facing some big challenges. The systems that support people who need help, like child welfare, youth justice, mental health services, housing, and job training, are struggling. Money is tight, policies are changing, and there aren't enough workers. But times like these are exactly why A Better Way exists.

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As A Better Way celebrates 30 years of helping children, youth, and families, we're facing some big challenges. The systems that support people who need help, like child welfare, youth justice, mental health services, housing, and job training, are struggling. Money is tight, policies are changing,

02/05/2026

🎨 The Art of Mindfulness: Helping Youth in Care Stay Present and Manage Big Emotions
With Stacey Billups on Weds, Feb 11 from 1-4 PM
This 3-hour online session introduces mindfulness as a practical, trauma-informed approach to helping children and youth in care manage big emotions. Participants will explore the core principles of mindfulness, the difference between coping and avoidance, and why emotional regulation is especially complex for youth who have experienced trauma. Through guided, arts-based experiential activities, participants will learn accessible strategies to calm the mind and body, support self-soothing, and promote emotional awareness and connection. Attendees will leave with practical, evidence-informed tools and a printable activities guide for integrating mindfulness into ongoing care.

REGISTER AT: https://training.abetterwayinc.net/courses/8289
If you do not yet have an account, please create one to sign up for this course at https://training.abetterwayinc.net/auth/sign_in

3 CE Credits for LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, and LEP only

02/02/2026

A trained social worker and lifelong advocate for Black children and families, Dorothy Height believed that support systems must honor the dignity, history, and lived experience of the communities they serve.

Her work helped shape how social services, family support, and community advocacy could be rooted in respect and equity.

Beyond her work in social services, Dorothy Height was a central figure in the Civil Rights Movement. She helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, advised U.S. presidents on issues affecting women and families, and served for decades as president of the National Council of Negro Women, amplifying the voices of Black women and communities nationwide.

During Black History Month, we reflect on leaders like Dorothy Height whose legacy continues to guide how organizations like A Better Way walk alongside children and families today.

Because honoring Black history also means carrying forward the work of building care systems where every family feels seen, heard, and supported.

01/29/2026

On Tuesday, our Senior Leadership Team and staff at A Better Way’s Berkeley headquarters came together to celebrate a very special milestone: 20 years of leadership and service by our President & CEO, David Channer.

David’s unwavering dedication to the well-being of local children, youth, and families has helped shape A Better Way into the organization it is today. His compassion, vision, and commitment to our mission continue to inspire our staff, partners, and community every day.

We are deeply grateful for David’s two decades of leadership and for the countless lives touched through his work. Here’s to 20 years of impact and to the future ahead.

01/29/2026

Human trafficking happens here in California, and it often targets people facing housing instability, economic stress, or isolation. Awareness is one of the strongest tools for prevention.

Know the signs:
• Someone is being controlled or closely monitored
• They cannot leave work or living situations freely
• Threats, fear, or unpaid labor are present

Help is available 24/7:
📞 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
📱 Text 233733 (BEFREE)
💻 humantraffickinghotline.org

At A Better Way, we believe prevention starts with connection, education, and community support. This month, we stand with survivors and those working to end exploitation.