East Bay Agency for Children

School-Based Behavioral Health Services Programs:EBAC school-based behavioral health services support over 1,200 children and youth and their families each year in building resilience & recovering from experiences of stress and trauma. EBAC staff work on-site at schools providing support to students who have been referred by their teachers, principals, parents, and themselves because they are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or aggression. Through art, play, and other therapeutic tools, EBAC's clinicians and case managers help children and youth develop ways to self-regulate their emotions and behaviors. Additionally, clinicians work with teachers and administrators to create trauma-informed school environments and support a positive school climate. Services are provided at over 40 school campuses and several continuation high schools.

Family and Community Wellness Services:A strong and stable family is critical to the long-term wellness of children. EBAC provides several types of services that strengthen families and children, building resiliency to face future adversity and, where possible, increasing the potential of preventing exposure to trauma in the first place. EBAC serves approximately 3,000 children, youth and family members annually through our Family and Community Wellness programming. Programs include:- Afterschool Programs - EBAC operates seven afterschool programs at elementary schools in the Oakland Unified School District. The program provides academic support along with enrichment activities, such as arts & crafts, cooking, gardening and music. Often, our program provides the only alternative for children in under-resourced neighborhoods to spend the afterschool hours in a safe, supervised and enriching environment.- Family Resource Centers EBAC operates family resource centers in Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro and Fremont. FRCs help connect families to critical resources including concrete supports such as food and clothing, medical insurance enrollment, CalFresh Food enrollment, and referrals. Family Resource Specialists also provide case management and parent education to help families navigate services, understand their child's development and needs, and strengthen social connections.