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Alameda County Public Health Department (Acphd) Community Health Services

Name: Alameda County Public Health Department (Acphd) Community Health Services
Address: 3600 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609, Oakland, California, US
Telephone: (510) 595-6400

by Alameda County Public Health Department (Acphd) Community Health Services

Serves: Oakland, Alameda County

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About this resource

This program provides supplemental nutrition assistance for expectant mothers and those with infants and young children up to the age of five. Available services include personalized nutrition counseling, group classes, support for breastfeeding through a helpline, lactation consultants, peer counseling, and access to breast pumps (based on assessment). Additionally, it aids in obtaining health insurance and locating doctors or dentists, offers dental screenings, sends reminders for immunizations and other vital health information, and refers families to other community resources. Participants receive a WIC Card to purchase nutritious foods at local grocery stores and summer checks for fresh produce at Farmers Markets. To apply, individuals can call or visit the program office, and there are no fees involved.

Who can use this

Eligible participants include pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers with infants under one year, women who have recently given birth or were pregnant within the last six months, infants up to one year old, and children up to five years old. Those receiving Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits may qualify. Applications are also welcomed from working families, military families, migrant families, foster parents, and legal guardians with children under five. Income eligibility is set at 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, effective from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with specific income limits based on family size.

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