Alameda Family Services

Encinal High health center gets a federally funded boost

Michele Ellson
Friday, January 4, 2013 - 12:05am

When Alameda High School became home to one of Alameda County’s first school-based health centers, in 1993, its arrival aroused a storm of protest.

“There were certain elements who thought it was a place to distribute condoms,” said Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, who said she led the early effort to establish a similar center at Encinal High in 1999. “But it’s much more than that.” Read more >> about Encinal High health center gets a federally funded boost

District wins grant to boost connection to services

Michele Ellson
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 12:05am

Alameda’s school district leaders want to connect West End families with health care, social services and an array of other supports in order to boost students’ academic performance and their families’ well being. And they’ve earned a $20,000 grant to help them plot out partnerships with local civic and community organizations that can provide those services. Read more >> about District wins grant to boost connection to services

City restarts domestic violence task force after long hiatus

Michele Ellson
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 12:05am

A domestic violence task force made up of Alameda city and nonprofit social service leaders started up again this month, after a nearly seven-year hiatus. The aim of the task force is to better coordinate prevention and intervention services for domestic violence victims as funding for such services dwindles, the city staffer managing the task force said. Read more >> about City restarts domestic violence task force after long hiatus

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