Family Paths

Family Paths Family Paths, Inc. promotes the development of nurturing, responsible and resilient families within History
Family Paths, Inc.

Family Paths is a welcoming and inclusive agency dedicated to strengthening family relationships by providing mental health and supportive services with respect, integrity, compassion, and hope. It is important to us that every client feels welcome and safe, and that they receive treatment in a non-judgmental fashion. We are a caring service agency that is willing to go the extra mile to support each other and our clients. We acknowledge that our clients come to us with many strengths and we begin work where they are in order to reach their desired goals. We know there is more than one path to reach a goal and we are here to support that journey. We define a “parent” as anyone who emotionally and physically protects and is raising a child, regardless of biological ties. We know that each parent who seeks support from Family Paths is affected by their socio-economic context, and we value diversity in family structure. We are committed to serving all families, including traditional and non-traditional. This includes families that are multiracial, foster families, LGBTQIA families, single parents, and kinship caregivers. We acknowledge that many of today’s families look different from traditional family structures and we recognize the particular needs and strengths of all families. (formerly Parental Stress Service) is a non-profit organization of mental health professionals and dedicated volunteers that provide a number of mental health, counseling and therapy services to low income, multi-stressed individuals and families. We are a multicultural agency committed to serving families of Alameda County regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, mental or physical ability. We have served the mental health needs of Children and Families since 1972, and today we offer services from offices in Oakland, Hayward. These services include a 24-hour Parenting Stress Helpline, a 24-hour Foster Parent Advice Line, CalWORKs Case Management, and Positive Parenting and Fatherhood Classes. We also provide counseling for infants, children, adolescents, adults and families.

11/11/2025
CALLING YOUNG PARENTS 21 AND YOUNGER!A class just for you starting October 28. Call 1-800-829-3777 to see if you're elig...
10/25/2025

CALLING YOUNG PARENTS 21 AND YOUNGER!
A class just for you starting October 28. Call 1-800-829-3777 to see if you're eligible.
This 10-session series is for any young parent 21 years old or younger living in or attending school in Oakland and Alameda, including those who are currently or who have been involved in juvenile justice or foster care systems. We use the Nurturing Parenting program to teach you how to build a healthy relationship with your child, use kind and helpful discipline, lower family stress, and stop the cycle of abuse. Parents also get one-on-one coaching and support from the community.
Next session: Oct 28 - Dec 23, 2025. Call 1-800-829-3777 to see if you are eligible.

Join us in congratulating Family Paths' Peer Specialist, Calvin Fammons, for being one the few who was awarded a Behavio...
10/24/2025

Join us in congratulating Family Paths' Peer Specialist, Calvin Fammons, for being one the few who was awarded a Behavioral Health Leader Scholarship, sponsored by PhRMA and the California Alliance of Child & Family Services! This recognition honors his dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting youth and families through his work in the behavioral health field. There will be a ceremony on December 18th at Chabot College where Senator Aisha Wahab, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, local behavioral health leaders, and college representatives will be in attendance. So proud of you, Calvin. Thank you for the amazing work you do with our clients!

East Bay families, particularly in Alameda, be aware and STAY SAFE!Federal agents are being deployed this week to Alamed...
10/22/2025

East Bay families, particularly in Alameda, be aware and STAY SAFE!
Federal agents are being deployed this week to Alameda, CA.
“We are going to be activating emergency operations, meaning that the Alameda County hotline, [Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership] hotline, will be open this weekend and taking calls and carrying out verification [of immigration enforcement activity],” said Lourdes Martinez, an attorney at Centro Legal de La Raza in Oakland.
https://www.kqed.org/news/12061080/federal-border-agents-to-arrive-in-bay-area-as-cities-brace-for-enforcement-surge

‘Tis the season. 🎃 On Saturday our outreach volunteers and staff were in Hayward at a spooktacular 👻 Truck or Treat even...
10/20/2025

‘Tis the season. 🎃 On Saturday our outreach volunteers and staff were in Hayward at a spooktacular 👻 Truck or Treat event 🦇sharing with families how Family Paths’ services and resources can support them. If you are a parent or caregiver in Alameda County, call our Parenting Stress Helpline 24/7 for in-the-moment support, as well as connection to therapy, classes and resources. Call 1-800-829-3777.

ENROLLING NOW! Call our Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 to sign up. FREE 10-WEEK NURTURING PARENTING CLASS if you are:* You...
10/03/2025


ENROLLING NOW! Call our Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 to sign up.
FREE 10-WEEK NURTURING PARENTING CLASS if you are:
* Young parents, age 21 and under
* Current and expectant parents
* Living or going to school in Oakland, Piedmont or Alameda

What you'll learn:
* build bonding and nurturing skills
* learn about child development
* positive discipline techniques
* and more

What you'll get if you complete the courses:
* Certificate of completion
* $500 gift card

Address

1727 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Ste 109
Oakland, CA
94612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15108939230

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