Bay Area Resources

The resources on this page will be updated regularly to best support our Bay Area families.

ParentSquare Family Communications

ParentSquare

Visit ParentSquare to view the latest communications from your school and region. Please see your school’s ParentSquare communications to read the latest on masking guidance as it applies to your school.

Meal Distribution

All Aspire Bay Area school sites will serve (5 days) breakfast & lunch to students currently enrolled in our schools. Staff will follow health and safety protocols in the preparation and distribution of meals.

Other Meal Resources:

• West Contra Costa Meal Distribution
• Oakland Meal Distribution
• East Palo Alto Meal Distribution

Family and Community Resources

Housing Resources

Oakland:

• Oakland County Housing Hotline (general counsel English speaking)1-248-858-1891
• Light House (resources for homeless families) 1-248-920-6000 x5500
• Housing Resource Center (general assistance w/ housing & utilities) 1-248-269 1335 or HRC@chninc.net
• Rent Relief Program (rent vouchers) 1-248-858-0730

Richmond:

• Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services

East Palo Alto:

• Housing Assistance & Other Resources

Health Resources

FREE COVID Testing

• Alameda County Public Health
• Contra Costa Health Services
• San Mateo County

Other Community Resources

• Resources for Undocumented Families 
• Resources for Students, Parents and Caregivers
• FindHelp.org – Enter your zip code to access free and reduced cost programs/resources.
• The CDC Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
• The Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus 
• Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
• BrainPop: Coronavirus Video
• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus