East Bay Agency for Children - EBAC

East Bay Agency for Children - EBAC EBAC improves the well-being of children, youth and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities.

We strive to be the recognized leader in giving children and families throughout the Bay Area hope, health, and opportunity. Our nurturing child-focused enrichment, education, peer support, and mental health programs are increasingly seen as state and national models. Our goal is to be a service provider and employer of choice by embracing the values of excellence, diversity, respect, compassion, and partnership.

We are excited to celebrate Deanna Grant-Curtis, Assistant Director of Afterschool Services, for being featured by the C...
08/07/2026

We are excited to celebrate Deanna Grant-Curtis, Assistant Director of Afterschool Services, for being featured by the California School Age Consortium (CalSAC) as one of their newest Apprentice Trainers! 🌟

At CalSAC’s 3-day workshop, Deanna stepped into intensive facilitation practice, deepening her skills in equity-focused leadership alongside top youth educators from across California.

Having team members like Deanna lead the way means stronger programs and better support for the youth and families we serve every single day.

Congratulations, Deanna! We are so proud of you and grateful for your leadership!

08/06/2026

Every sip supports a student's ‘Berry Big Dreams’ this back-to-school season! 🍓🥤

To kick off our back-to-school collaboration with Drink thicc, we asked the EBAC team: What are your ‘Berry Big Dreams’ for our students this back-to-school season? 💭

Want to help turn those dreams into reality? Now through 8/16, order the ‘Berry Big Dreams’ smoothie at Oakland’s own Drink thicc, and 10% of every sale goes directly to supporting EBAC students as they gear up for a great academic year.

💙 To give more: EBAC.org/Berry

Skip the line / Order ‘Berry Big Dreams’: https://drinkthicc.square.site/product/-/AHPOGYTLYKXARYJCFS7Z2LOD?

“Nothing grows without first making a connection.” 🌳This fall – as we launch into our biggest programming year yet – we’...
08/06/2026

“Nothing grows without first making a connection.” 🌳

This fall – as we launch into our biggest programming year yet – we’re bringing more love, more support, and more inclusion to the families we’re so deeply committed to.

Big thanks to our entire EBAC team for coming together this week to connect, learn, and be inspired ahead of the new school year!

We’re incredibly grateful to Kevin Grant for lifting up our entire 300+ staff members by giving a presentation rooted in integrity. As we continue to find ways to better support families and communities, Kevin offered perfectly-timed wisdom by reminding us that… together, we go much farther.

🍓It’s here! Get your ‘Berry Big Dreams’ smoothie today!Join EBAC and drink thicc in supporting kids this back-to-school ...
08/03/2026

🍓It’s here! Get your ‘Berry Big Dreams’ smoothie today!

Join EBAC and drink thicc in supporting kids this back-to-school season: 10% of ‘Berry Big Dreams’ smoothie sales August 3-16 go directly towards EBAC’s mission. Stop by Drink thicc today!

To give more: EBAC.org/Berry

Skip the line / Order ‘Berry Big Dreams’: https://drinkthicc.square.site/product/-/AHPOGYTLYKXARYJCFS7Z2LOD?

07/31/2026

💻 Building websites this summer! 🎨☀️

School may have been out, but kids and teens in our Youth Empowerment Services (YES) summer enrichment program were still having fun and advancing their technical and creative skills – all thanks to our partnership with Kids Got Web.

“I really liked learning stuff. I’ve done video games before, but I’ve never made a really good website like this.” – John, YES program participant

Through a self-paced and safe web-building environment, YES youth learned how to create websites from scratch – adding pages, colors, images, and videos. We loved seeing how each of their personalized websites turned out!

“I wanted to learn how to make a website so that’s why I did this. My grandma wants to make a website for her business, and so if I learn how to do it, then I can help her when the time comes.” – Amiya, YES program participant

Big thanks to Kids Got Web for helping us offer this free skill-building program. This opportunity will be back! If you or someone you know is interested in signing up, contact Deundre Skidmore, Enrichment Coordinator, at [email protected].

We're proud to partner with Drink thicc for this fun and delicious back-to-school collaboration to help kids have their ...
07/30/2026

We're proud to partner with Drink thicc for this fun and delicious back-to-school collaboration to help kids have their best academic year yet!

Medi-Cal changes are happening! ⚠️ Stay informed.Major Medi-Cal changes continue, and many community members are being a...
07/27/2026

Medi-Cal changes are happening! ⚠️ Stay informed.

Major Medi-Cal changes continue, and many community members are being affected. EBAC is here to help you navigate these transitions and maintain your health coverage.

Extensions:
🗓️ People with Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) were previously to lose full-coverage dental benefits starting July 1, 2026. This has been extended to July 1, 2027. Anyone with UIS will still have full-coverage dental benefits until June 30, 2027.
🗓️ Asset limits for older adults and people with disabilities were to change July 1, 2026. This has been extended until July 1, 2027.
🗓️ 6 month eligibility checks (twice a year eligibility check or twice a year Medi-Cal renewals) will start March 2027, instead of January 2027.

Reclassification:
⚠️ On October 1, 2026, the federal government will reclassify some immigration statuses from satisfactory to unsatisfactory for federal funding purposes. If you are affected, you will get state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal until June 30, 2027.

As Scheduled:
🩺 Jan 1, 2027, people with full-scope coverage and Unsatisfactory Immigration Status will move from a managed care plan to a fee for service plan. This changes how you get care, not whether you can keep Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal will still cover services.

EBAC’s six Family Resource Centers provide assistance with Medi-Cal, immigration support, housing, mental health services, and more. Schedule an appointment today:

Central Family Resource Center
Lakeview Campus
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
510-273-1516

Fremont Healthy Start
43030 Newport Dr, Fremont
[email protected]

Frick Family Wellness Center
2845 64th Ave, Oakland
510-639-3386

Hawthorne Family Resource Center
1700 28th Ave, Oakland
510-504-5242

Hayward Family Resource Center
24823 Soto Road, Hayward
510-723-3857 ext. 34117

San Leandro Family Resource Center
Barbara Lee Center for Health and Wellness
2251 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro
510-667-3554 and 510-667-6214

For official state updates, visit www.dhcs.ca.gov

07/20/2026

EBAC's commitment to culture means a true commitment to our people. 🤝

Meet Antoine Moore, a Leadership Coach at Trauma Transformed. Antoine recently sat down with us to share why he’s proud to be part of the EBAC community, highlighting what a supportive workplace looks like in action:

✨ Real Value: Meaningful staff recognition, celebrations, and five consecutive years of wage increases.
🚪 True Accessibility: An open-door environment where any staff member can connect directly with executive leadership.
🌍 Deep Impact: Purposeful work that makes a difference for children and families.

Our 11 years as a Top Workplace are a direct reflection of incredible team members like Antoine who bring heart to our mission every single day. 💙

This month, we are celebrating the incredible Joanne Karchmer as she concludes a phenomenal 10-year tenure on EBAC’s Boa...
07/15/2026

This month, we are celebrating the incredible Joanne Karchmer as she concludes a phenomenal 10-year tenure on EBAC’s Board of Directors.

Joanne has been a driving force for our mission, serving as Board President (2024–2026), Governance Committee Chair, and our 2025 Gala Event Chair—where she helped raise a staggering $400,000 for our programs and services! 🎉

Her thoughtful leadership and steadfast dedication have strengthened EBAC for years to come. We are endlessly grateful for everything she has done for our organization and the children and families we serve.

Join us in thanking Joanne in the comments! 💙⬇️

Get quality dental care for your family! ✨ We are proud to announce our Dental Clinic at the Frick Family Wellness Cente...
07/09/2026

Get quality dental care for your family! ✨

We are proud to announce our Dental Clinic at the Frick Family Wellness Center, starting this August! In partnership with Alameda Health System, we’re bringing essential, reliable oral healthcare directly to our Oakland neighbors—serving both youth and adults.

If you or your child are due for a checkup, or if you want to help a neighbor get connected to quality care, we are here for you.

📞 To book an appointment: Call us at 510-639-3386 or email [email protected].

🗓️ When: Starting August 2026
📍 Where: 2845 64th Ave. Oakland, CA 94605 (*Entrance on 62nd Ave)
👥 Who: Open to both Youth & Adults

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2828 Ford Street
Oakland, CA
94601

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+15102683770

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