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2022-23 ANNUAL REPORTChanging Lives, Building Community

Dear Friends of Alameda Family Services, When I reflect back on the 2022-2023 fiscal year, I am reminded, as I am every year, how critical Alameda Family Services’ supporters and partners are to the growth, success, and overall work of our organization. We, and by extension our community, flourish because of your contributions. Each and everyone one of you has steadfastly helped to heal and advance the communities we serve, and the entire AFS team is profoundly grateful. As you read this year’s annual report, we hope you take pride in the accomplishments presented. We hope you know that both your passion and faith in our shared vision is embedded in every statistic and in every program update. Your unwavering commitment to our mission and your presence in our work keeps our morale high and our drive to facilitate community wellbeing strong. Moving forward into the new year, with your ongoing collaboration, I am incredibly optimistic about the possibilities ahead. Your invaluable support allows us to persist in our pursuit of justice and wellbeing for every member of our community, and it is with great anticipation I look forward to what we will achieve together in the coming year. Warmest Wishes, Katherine Schwartz, LCSWA message from our Executive DirectorA letter of gratitude

Alameda Family Services (AFS) is a comprehensive human services organization, active in Alameda and the East Bay, whose programs improve the educational, emotional, psychological, and physical health of children, youth, and families. We are composed of four main divisions—School-Based Services, Clinic and Community-Based Behavioral Health Services, Crisis Services, and our Early Childhood Education and Family Support Services Division—all of which specialize in different aspects of needed care for members of our community. School-Based Services supports all Alameda Unified School District students, offering a range of services (counseling, medical, youth development, and outreach) to support youth struggling with various issues, both mild and acute. Our Behavioral Health Care Services division provides brief, sliding-scale counseling to families, individuals, couples, and groups. Clinical services include psychological testing and home-based family therapy. This division also addresses the needs of students in private and charter schools to ensure AFS can reach all community youth in need. The Community Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) Team, housed within our Crisis Services Division, is a 24/7 program that is operated in partnership with the Alameda Fire Department and which acts as the City of Alameda’s alternative to police response for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Our Early Childhood Education and Family Support Services Division delivers Head Start and Early Head Start as well as State funded preschool programming to low-income and at-risk children from birth to age five, as well as offers senior services and workforce development programming. This division also heads our Family Resource Center, a boon for locals searching for community resources that can aid in their wellbeing. All of these AFS divisions have made such progress the past year, as you will see in this report, and we are very excited to share the work we are doing, our achievements, and our growth.!AFS at a GlanceYou can read a lot of parenting books, but no kid is an exact match to the ones in the books. There is no substitute for quality therapy, and AFS is my choice for support.""

"Mission & Vision StatementsMISSION Foster healing, resiliency, and growth through the delivery of progressive and comprehensive services to individuals and families at all stages of life.VISION A community in which the wellbeing of all is realized.CORE VALUES Inclusion, integrity, compassion, well-being, community

2022–2023 AFS Leadership Katherine Schwartz LCSW, Executive Director Kenneth Koerner Chief Financial Officer Heather Little Director of QI and Agency Operations Nadia Chargualaf Human Resources Director Jennifer Wu Psy.D, Clinic and Community-Based Behavioral Health Services Division Director Kyle Sinkoff LCSW, School-Based Services Division Director Lynne Moore-Kerr Early Childhood Education and Family Support Services Division Director Karen Zeltzer LCSW, Crisis Services Program DirectorAFS LeadershipWe are so thankful to the individuals listed here who provide the strong leadership necessary to successfully run AFS and also for the significant support we received from all our board members.2023 Board Officers & Members President Jono Soglin Vice President Thomasina Woida Treasurer Michael Essien Secretary Gregory Canales Members Alysse Castro Ingrid Castro-Rodriguez Johanna Hall Rebecca Jeschke Linda Lyons Cesy Martinez Scott Means Debi Moss Ruth Ormsby Seung Paek Shane Killian Head Start Policy Council Representative Samantha Soogian Head Start Policy Council Representative

Who We Served in 2022-20234048 Individuals and their families received services

Federal Grants$4,545,800 Wages and Benefits$7,570,821 State Grants1,213,054 Operating Expense3,688,748 Child & Adult Care Food Program130,011 Total Expense11,259,569 County Grants1,623,124 Alameda Unified School District767,969 City of Alameda734,819 Other Local Grants223,732 Contributions102,977 Fundraising events17,777 In-kind1,858,304 Counseling fees22,692 Investment Income22 Change in Net Assets166,470 Miscellaneous income185,758 Beginning of the Year Net Assets1,793,030 Total Support and Revenue11,426,039 End of Year Net Assets1,959,5002022-2023 REVENUE AND SUPPORT 2022-2023 EXPENSESFiscal Summary Total Revenue, Program Contracts/Grants Expenses

Agency Day On October 18, 2023, AFS staff gathered at Christ Episcopal Church for their first all-day in-service meeting in three years. The purpose was manyfold: share successes within each division, hear reports from directors, celebrate staff anniversaries (which totaled over 475 years of service!) and discuss identity in conversation with Dr. Cheryl Williams-Jackson, a professor of Human Services at Modesto Junior College, a Mental Health Wellness Coach, and a long-standing member of our clinical team. We look forward to resuming this annual tradition and providing all our staff with the opportunity to celebrate our fortitude, heartfelt commitment, and many accomplishments.CARF Accreditation On November 13, 2023, AFS participated in a rigorous, two-day CARF survey during which we shared our stories and our reasons for working at AFS, presented highlights on systems and services, and received guidance on avenues of improvement in order to better serve our clients. We were thrilled to learn that CARF awarded AFS the highest honor allowable by their institution, a full three-year accreditation.Agency-Wide HighlightsThe thanks all go to the AFS staff and volunteers, and all who support the important services AFS provides!""

Each year, California Assemblymembers and State Senators are invited to honor a Nonprofit of the Year for their district. In 2023, AFS was honored to be named Assembly District 18’s Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. This award: - brings attention to and recognition for outstanding nonprofit organizations, especially in the local press where it is often most meaningful for attention and agency growth,- collectively illustrates the remarkable diversity and vibrancy of California'snonprofit community, andSunset Sip On August 18, 2023, AFS hosted its second annual Sunset Sip fundraiser event in partnership. with Urban Legend Cellars. The venue on the historic Alameda Point boasted amazing sunset views of San Francisco while more than 90 attendees enjoyed wine, dinner, and good company. The event brought in over$20k that will be used to supplement mental health supports and services valued by the Alameda community.Assemblymember Bonta Award (2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award for Congressional District 18)- gives legislators a means to highlight often overlooked vital community nonprofits.Agency-Wide Highlights

"AFS DivisionsProgram Description AFS’ School-Based Services (SBS) division provides counseling services on every school campus in the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD). Our collaboration with AUSD began in 1993, initiated by a joint effort to minimize access barriers, and continues to this day thanks in large part to AUSD’s generous financial contribution.! Program Commitment With Equity and Justice in our hearts and minds, AFS’s School-Based Services division is committed to taking an active anti-racist and anti-discriminatory stance, as individuals, as part of this team, and in the communities in which we work. Highlights School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) AFS partners with Native American Health Services!to provide medical and sexual health services at our School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) on two AUSD school campuses (Alameda High and Encinal Junior and Senior High),!as well as a wellness center at Island High. These three centers, accessible for!all AUSD youth and recent graduates!on the island, allow AFS to better connect with and engage students in a number of comprehensive, no-cost, confidential offerings (such as medical and mental health counseling, case management, health education, and youth leadership development). These services allow youth to flourish and achieve greater life success, and ease of access on campus and during school hours circumvents barriers that might otherwise prevent or discourage students from obtaining necessary care.School-Based Services (SBS)

"Youth Leadership Development: Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Internship Our SBHCs also serve as a platform for our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) internship program. Interested high school students take the lead in both identifying and addressing health and wellness topics most relevant to their communities (such as mental and sexual health, cultivating healthy relationships, and self-esteem/identity exploration). The YAB program has repeatedly demonstrated how critical youth voice and insight are to achieving youth empowerment. A particularly noteworthy example is our YAB “You Are Loved” campaign, which takes place during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and continues to be one of our largest and most well-attended school-based behavioral health campaigns. Master’s-Level Internship Program AFS’s SBS internship program creates an opportunity for master’s-level students to acquire clinical experience while also increasing access to no-cost services for AUSD students, as these interns increase our capacity to provide—under the supervision of a licensed AFS clinical supervisor—individual and group therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management.School-Based Counseling Services Students referred for counseling services can take advantage of the embedded no-cost support system offered by SBS across every AUSD campus. SBS also staffs a youth case manager who helps district youth and families connect to beneficial community resources. Longer-term therapy and intensive case management are also available to students who meet eligibility requirements for other funding streams. AFS DivisionsSchool-Based Services (SBS)

2023 SBS Contract Expansion AFS is proud to partner with AUSD yet again to offer Educationally Related Mental Health Services. ERMHS allows AFS to provide mental health services to students in Special Education with Individual Education Plans. Data The SBS clinical team provided 2,223 youth mental health services at our comprehensive high schools (including individual therapy, youth screening, and drop-ins).! 634 Students were referred for mental health services.In total, 576 youth and families received at least one meaningful student-based service or began within therapy/case management services. Of those, 187 students/families met with a therapist and were provided a mental health drop-in, screening, or other needed service. Seventy-eight of the 576 were linked to outside referrals and resources as per need. Lastly, 389 began individual and/or group therapy and on-going case management services. I was struggling with depression, social isolation, and not attending school. Since working with AFS something has shifted and I don’t feel sad all the time.""AFS DivisionsSchool-Based Services (SBS)

"Program Description AFS’ Clinic and Community-Based Behavioral Health Services (BHCS) division provides brief, sliding-scale and Medi-Cal-funded counseling to families, individuals, couples, and groups at our Clement Avenue clinic in Alameda. BHCS’ continuum of clinical services also includes psychological testing, as well as home-based family therapy that focuses on attachment for parents of children ages 0-7 years and expectant mothers. By means of a generous grant from the City of Alameda, BHCS clinicians and professional therapists-in-training (the latter under the supervision of licensed staff) provide mental health support and services to both private and charter-school students, allowing equitable access for every Alameda student. Psychological Testing Services BHCS' psychological testing is a collaborative, therapeutic complement to regular assessment services, helping us to gain greater insight into each client’s distinctive thought processes and unique manner of engaging with the world. Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) In July 2023, the BHCS division received new funding from Alameda County Behavioral Health to provide Intensive Care Coordination services to our Medi-Cal clients. ICC is a comprehensive, family-centered, team-based approach designed for youth with complex behavioral health needs and who are either at risk of—or currently in—a level of care that separates them from their homes and communities. Narrative Therapy Training Program BHCS’ highly regarded Narrative Therapy Training Program (accredited by the American Psychological Association) is one of the only in California and offers premier family therapy services to Alameda County residents. Internship Program BHCS invites practicum students to gain clinical experience under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.AFS DivisionsBehavioral Health Care Services (BHCS)Highlights

"Equitable Student Support (Charter/Private Schools) While AFS’ SBS division supports the entire AUSD district, AFS recognized that there were children outside the scope of the AUSD without access to mental health services. Through a partnership with the City of Alameda beginning in 2022, BHCS expanded its target population to include charter and private-schools to reach every child in Alameda, providing these campuses with access to mental health treatment, which they had never before received.Success Story CARE Team An elderly, unhoused man at the Village of Love (a City-run program) exhibited difficult behavior requiring the CARE Team. The Alameda Fire Department referred him to an AFS Clinical Case Manager. The Case Manager, both dedicated and patient, visited this man weekly, eventually gaining his trust. The man finally agreed to be taken to St. Vincent De Paul in Oakland to receive proper support. After a few days he was moved to a motel and is now receiving wrap-around services to aid in his journey toward a healthier and more stable life. A 15-year-old youth in crisis was in need of the CARE Team. An AFS Clinical Case Manager connected this youth—and his family—to family therapy through AFS’ Behavioral Outpatient Clinic, as well as individual youth therapy through AFS’ School-Based Health Center, both services providing much-needed security and stability. After collaborative program sessions, the family reports the youth is better balanced, has improved mental health, and communicates more easily and readily. Since starting these services, there have been no further crisis calls. Calls to the clinic intake line Clients who attended at least one session People that completed an intake Clients that closed during the FY who reached their treatment goals Clients that closed during the FY who partially reached their goals Clients that closed during the FY who did not reach their goals due to withdrawing from services before completed Clients that closed during the FY who were discharged for other reasons781 279 262 34 22 30 10Some clients are still open and receiving services from this FY!DataAFS DivisionsBehavioral Health Care Services (BHCS)

Program Description The Alameda Community Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) Team—a partnership between AFS and the Alameda Fire Department (AFD)—is a 24/7 alternative to police response providing crisis care, clinical case management, and bridge therapy for those suffering mental health crises within the City of Alameda. This progressive program would not be possible without the innovative thinking and fiscal partnership with the City of Alameda, the AFD, and Alameda Police Department. Through this partnership, AFS offers follow-up, short-term, intensive case management and on-call clinical consultation. Highlights NEW! Bridge Therapy As a result of long waiting lists and lack of available therapists, as well as other obstacles, the wait time between a mental health crisis and beginning therapy services can be long. To bridge this gap, while clients work to access longer-term services, AFS utilizes MFT interns to provide approximately eight to12 short-term supportive therapy sessions. From Pilot to Permanent As a result of the CARE Team’s successful two-year pilot that started in 2021, the city of Alameda has recognized the tremendous value the CARE Team brings to the community and decided to make the program permanent starting 2023. Partnerships Our partnerships include the City of Alameda, the AFD, Alameda Point Collaborative, the Alameda Unified School District, The Village of Love, Bessie Coleman Court, and most recently Dignity Village, a supportive housing program providing transitional housing for formerly unhoused individuals.Having a kid struggling with depression and anxiety is tough, but AFS staff were so patient and met her at her level.""AFS DivisionsCommunity Assessment Response & Engagement (CARE) Team

"Data/Outcomes Client satisfaction surveys regarding received Clinical Case Manager (CCM) services are collected by an anonymous google survey link that is emailed or texted to the clients upon completion of services. Based on the completed surveys,! 100% felt their CCM was respectful. 100% felt their CCM was sensitive to their racial/cultural background. 100% felt their CCM listened to their needs. 100% felt their CCM provided new services and resources that matched their needs. 75% felt the new CCM-recommended services were helpful. 100% felt the support that they received from the CCM decreased their need to receive further emergency services. Data On-Call Consultations: 444 On-Call consultations 329 Unduplicated 117 Duplicated 129 clients had De-Escalation and safety plans 101 adult callers went to the hospital for further mental health treatment 32 Voluntary 69 Involuntary 30 Youth callers went to the hospital for further mental health treatment 6 Voluntary24 Involuntary Clinical Case Manager (CCM) Data: 841 Referrals Received of the 841… 193 calls were from people who either canceled at the scene, did not meet the criteria for services, or had no information on the referral.!!! 178 people declined services or could not be located after the initial incident.! 470 people were active in case management services 270 were re-referred for services AFS DivisionsCommunity Assessment Response & Engagement (CARE) Team

Program Description The AFS Early Childhood and Family Support (ECFS) division provides high-quality child development and comprehensive health and family support services through a variety of program options designed to meet the individual needs of low-income and at-risk children and families. On-site child care and in-home support services funded by Head Start, Early Head Start (EH/EHS), California State Preschool, and General Child Care are offered at no-cost to qualifying expectant parents and families with children from birth to age five. ECFS also provides senior services, resources, referrals and workforce development programming at a variety of locations within the city of Alameda. Additionally, we created our Family Support Resource Center (FSRC) to empower and support individuals and families. The FSRC is a central hub, an all-in-one harbor for those seeking community resources. We both link clients to other organizations as well as bring resources to the Center for ease of access. Highlights HS/EHS New Orleans Trip Yolanda Duarte, Daniel Javes, Lynne Moore-Kerr, Yunia Renteria, and Belkis Gowhary were selected to present the AFS-ECFS "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Begin with Self Awareness" workshop at the National Head Start Association's Parent and Family Engagement Conference on December 6, 2023 in New Orleans. Over 85 people from across the country attended the training. Early Childhood Literacy Project In partnership with the Alameda Early Learning Community Network, the HS/EHS staff assemble and distribute activity bags that support parent engagement in promoting early learning and literacy during school breaks. California Department of Education’s Contract Monitoring Review ECFS participated in and passed its California State Preschool Program review the week of November 13, 2023. The program was applauded for the quality of teacher-student interaction and for having such a warm and caring classroom environment. Parent-Student Teacher Aide Training Program To support parents and high school students interested in entering the field of early childhood development, ECFS has expanded its Parent-Student Teacher Aide (PSTA) training program by doubling the number of opportunities offered from four to eight. This three-year training program offers professional development, a teaching mentorship, reimbursement for college coursework, and paid part-time employment at one of our five childcare centers.AFS DivisionsEarly Childhood and Family Support (ECFS)

Data With guidance from ECFS Health Advisory Committee, staff work with parents and health care providers to ensure child health, wellness, and resiliency!We are private citizens in appreciation and admiration for the life-changing work that AFS provides.""AFS DivisionsEarly Childhood and Family Support (ECFS)of children had insurance coverage and a source of continuous and accessible health care of children were up-to-date on all immunizations for their age of children were up-to-date on their EPSDT preventive and primary health care of the infants/toddlers were up-to-date and received oral dental care of children age 3-5 received preventative dental care100% 91% 98% 98% 95%Activity bags to support early learning K-2nd Grade school readiness supportTeen InternshipsAssistance in securing entitlement benefitLiteracy and language supportEmployment workshops and certificationIn home support services to childrenIntakes, assessments and case managementMental health support servicesChild health and wellness support services402 151 10 147 213 17 13 264 33 20 The Family Resource Center provided:!Medi-Cal, Calworks, Social Security applications Ongoing case management Housing and services to the unhoused Basic needs, food, clothing, transportation Mental health and relationship support Assisted living, long term and hospice care251 63 108 84 59 53The ECFS Family Resource Center also provides senior care support for individuals 50 years and older. By the end of the program year, senior care supports included:!By the end of the program year

AFS is happy to support the inclusion of Head Start/Early Head Start program information reporting requirements in this year’s annual report. AFS operates Early Childhood Education classrooms, which are an integral and highly valued part of the continuum of services that we offer to Alameda families. Per section 644(a)(2), our Head Start program is required to make a report available to the public disclosing information from the most recently concluded fiscal year. Please see Appendix A at the end of the report for this information. AFS is filled with amazing people with the collective passion for helping youth and their families.""Head Start/ Early Head Start

AFS is kicking off 2024 with a comprehensive planning process that will result in a three-year strategic roadmap for continued agency growth and betterment. Feedback from stakeholder groups (including staff, clients, collaborative partners, and board members) will help us to shape clear goals that will inform agency decision-making and overall performance improvement. Although termed differently over the years, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts have always been central to AFS’s mission and vision. Compassion and sensitivity have helped us shape critical relationships and achieve countless milestones, both great and small. New awareness, however, requires that our policies and practices evolve, and this year we plan on revamping our DEIJ approach, both within our strategic planning process and in our day-to-day internal and external engagement. We are just stepping into the Enhanced Care Management space, a new statewide Medi-Cal benefit in which eligible clients will receive specialized one-on-one support for all their health and health-related needs. It is a vital service that ensures AFS clients receive care in support of fuller, healthier, and happier lives. We will be providing this service for youth up to age 21.! AFS is also exploring working with commercial insurance providers in order to expand client payment options. We know that even with AFS’s payment flexibility, many of our clients would greatly benefit from more choices. Looking to the Future

Feeling the Love?AFS is a solid fixture in the Alameda community, our first days of operation back in 1969, when our name was The Love—In Switchboard, over 50 years ago. With your help, we’re gearing up for another 50 years. We’re hoping our half century of tireless service inspires you to fill our funding gaps so we can continue to flood the community with wellbeing. Although our current agency name makes clear who we serve and the nature of our work, the sentiment rooted in our first iteration—The Love—is still how we operate. Help us spread some future love in the form of mental health services for all Alamedans. Why not push for a century?QR Code for Donations:Monthly Donation Options $100/month ensures a local family has enough food every month. $75/month covers the cost of someone desperately in need of mental health services. $50/month ensures needed resources (i.e., medicine, food, transportation) are delivered to our elderly community members.

Thank youA Wholehearted Thank You to Staff and PartnersThe entire AFS leadership team acknowledges the incredible work and dedication of all our staff. Their work is often extremely challenging, but there is no end to their positivity and charitable spirits. Our mental health and social service staff routinely exceed expectations to ensure clients receive the best possible care, as do our educational and family support staff, who are immensely committed to the emotional, physical, and academic assistance given to our Head Start and Early Head Start children and families. And once more we express our deepest gratitude to our partners and funders. Our appreciation definitely bears repeating, because without your essential financial assistance we would not have been able to function these past 50 years. The last five decades of improved community wellbeing is as much your mark on Alameda as it is ours.

Head Start/ Early Head StartA. The total amount of public and private funds received and the amount from each source:Total public funds (FY 22-23)—$6,059,122 Total private funds (FY 22-23)—$2,319 Total—$6,061,441 B. An explanation of budgetary expenditures and a proposed budget for the fiscal year:C. The total number of children and families served, the average monthly enrollment (as apercentage of funded enrollment), and the percentage of eligible children served.D. The program served 194 children during this reporting period. The average monthlyattendance for the year was 51.5% due to teacher shortages. ECFS is actively participatingin the Office-of-Head-Start-funded Enrollment Initiative in developing strategic plans foraddressing this crisis.The results of the most recent review by the Secretary and the financial audit. There were no audit finds, no material weaknesses, and the report finds that the auditee (AFS) is a low risk auditee. July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023Funding SourceBasic OperationsCost of Living AdjustmentQuality ImprovementTraining Technical AssistanceNon-Federal ShareHead Start (HS)$2,296,948$44,187$6,662$20,620$489,657Early Head Start (EHS)$2,145,737$48,923$9,224$45,580$547,829California State Preschool Program$665,923N/AN/AN/AN/ACalifornia Child Care Contractors Program$419,008N/AN/AN/AN/AChild-Adult Care Food Program$135,000N/AN/AN/AN/AAlameda County Youth & Families Outreach$118,525N/AN/AN/AN/ALow Income Investment Fund$108,916N/AN/AN/AN/ACommunity Care Licensing$30,500N/AN/AN/AN/ACity of Alameda - Senior Services$25,000N/AN/AN/AN/AQuality Counts (QRIS)$23,351N/AN/AN/AN/ACalifornia Family Resource Center$20,532N/AN/AN/AN/ADonations & Contributions$2,000N/AN/AN/AN/ATotal Budget$5,991,440$93,110$15,886$66,200$1,037,487Basic+COLA+QI+TTA reconciles to FY 2022-2023 ECFS section of the project matrix tab in June 2023 financials Basic includes carryoverNon Federal Share reconciles to 2022-2023 NFS modelAppendix A

E. The percentage of enrolled children that received medical and dental exams. By the end of the program year, 100% of enrolled children had insurance and an established medical home and 98% were determined up-to-date according to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) preventive health and oral health care guidelines. Sixty-seven children were diagnosed with and received medication treatment for a chronic health condition and 91% were up-to-date on their immunizations. F. Information about parent involvement activities. ECFS builds collaborative partnerships with parents to establish mutual trust and identify family goals, strengths, and necessary services. As part of this ongoing partnership, we offer parents the opportunity to explore their strengths, develop individualized goals, set realistic timetables, and create strategies to help with! school readiness and lifelong learning. Examples of supports offered to parents include parenting curriculum activities (i.e., creating participation opportunities), receiving child developmental screenings and assessments, sharing information about preventative health care and child nutrition, assistance with job training, English Language Learner courses, and emergency support services.! Additionally, our Family Resource Center (FRC), which serves as a centralized hub of information and a single point of access to community-based services, provides comprehensive case management designed to assist and empower individual adults, couples, and families. ECFS also hosts monthly Parent Committee meetings for all programs at our child care centers and during group socializations. Elected parents and community representatives from each site and program actively participate in our monthly Policy Council-Parent Advisory Committee. Health Advisory Committee meetings take place quarterly and members provide ongoing assistance and guidance. Parent workshops and a variety of training opportunities are offered throughout the year in collaboration with our FRC, and our family service workers help parents support their children’s efforts to meet established individualized school-readiness goals. G. AFS’s efforts to prepare children for kindergarten. Ensuring children are ready for kindergarten is an essential part of ECFS’ daily work. In partnership with the AUSD, and also as the coordinating member of the City of Alameda's Early Learning Community Network, ECFS promotes early learning initiatives, encourages parent engagement, and provides services that better support children to meet developmental milestones and achieve school readiness. We establish school readiness goals to keep our staff and children (as well as parents) on track so that by kindergarten children possess the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life. Below are the results of this year’s goals broken down by age range: Head Start/ Early Head Start

Infants to 18 months 70% managed feelings, actions, and behavior with the support of familiar adults. 80% developed secure, engaging relationships with familiar adults for support, comfort, and getting their needs met. 100% understood and responded to increasingly complex language from others for learning, engaging, and expressing needs/wants. 60% demonstrated understanding of similar/different attributes by matching and sorting objects and people. 73% developed their small muscles in play, exploration, and completing routine tasks. ! Toddlers age 19-26 months 52% managed feelings, actions, and behavior with the support of familiar adults. 69% developed secure, engaging relationships with familiar adults for support, comfort, and getting their needs met. 57% understood and responded to increasingly complex language from others for learning, engaging, and expressing needs/wants. 57% demonstrated understanding of similar/different attributes by matching and sorting objects and people. 76% developed their small muscles in play, exploration, and completing routine tasks. Preschoolers age 3-5 years 79% developed strategies to manage feelings, actions, and words appropriately and with decreasing dependence on adults. 71% developed and maintained personal and cooperative relationships with peers and playmates.!!!!!!!!!! 70% understood and responded to increasingly complex language from others for learning, engaging, and expressing needs/wants. 79% progressed in their ability to recognize, reproduce, extend, and create patterns. 83% developed their small muscles in play, exploration, and completing routine tasks. 63% initiated and engaged in physical activities of increasing levels of intensity for sustained periods of time. 95% demonstrated knowledge of nutrition by communicating healthy food choices and how foods help our bodies grow.! 78% of dual language learners demonstrated increased competency in their home language while simultaneously developing proficiency in English.! Head Start/ Early Head Start