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Children's Home Society of California

General Agency Information
Name: Children's Home Society of California
Alternate Name(s): Childrens Home Society of California
Address: 7200 Bancroft Ave. Suite 134
Oakland,  CA  94605
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Contact Information
Primary Phone: 510-267-1860
Fax: 510-267-1865
Website: http://www.chs-ca.org
Details
Description: For over 120 years, Children's Home Society of California (CHS) has adapted to the changing needs of children and families. Since 1891, CHS has worked diligently to protect our community's children and strengthen their families through diverse programs and services.

CHS provides a variety of services to children and families in California and nationwide - working to improve their quality of life by offering vital informational, educational, and resource services, which include Community Education Services, Child Care and Development Services, and Family Resource Services. CHS is an expert resource for child care providers, other social service agencies, and government agencies at the local, state, and national level.
Mission: The mission of CHS is to reach out to children and families at risk with a range of services to ensure every child the opportunity to develop within a safe, healthy, and secure environment.
Programs: Visit the website to learn more about the many programs CHS provides.
Publications: Activity Book (Spanish available)
Character Growth Chart
Development Stages Wheel (Available in English, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.)
Family Education Brochures (Available in English, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)
Parent Newsletter
Provider Newsletter
School Readiness Kit (Available in English, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.)
Languages other than English: Spanish
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation: Available Within One Block
Eligibility: Contact for Information
Fees: None
Areas Served: Alameda County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County
Physical Location: Oakland
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: At Risk Families
At Risk Youth
Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Development Classes
Children
Early Childhood Education
Families
Families with Children
Information and Referral
Information Services
Parenting Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Parenting/Family Support Groups
Parents
Parents of Teens
Postadoption Counseling and Support
Private Nonprofits
Sex Education
This agency was last updated on March 12, 2018.