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If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, learning or behavior, it’s important to act early. Getting help early is one of the best things you can do to help ensure your child reaches their best development.

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Every day, your child is growing and learning. The most important time for a child's development is the first 5 years of life.

If you have questions or concerns about your child's development, learning or behavior, it's important to act early. Getting help early is one of the best things you can do to help ensure your child reaches their best development.

CALL Us! 888-510-1211 Free and confidential support and resources for children's development, learning and behavior.
Information and Referrals

As a parent, you know best. Our Care Coordinators are available for support. They will

Listen to your questions and concerns

Provide information and support for your child's development, learning and behavior

Help you access local resources

For more information click here.
Family Navigators
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Family Navigators are parents like you. They have a child who received support. Family Navigators can
Developmental Screening Program

Meet with you in person to provide information and support

Help you figure out what your child needs

Explain different services and help you get enrolled

Are you interested in tracking your child's development? It's easy when you enroll in the developmental screening program!
To register call 888 - 510 - 1211 or Follow these EASY STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD GROW!
The Developmental Screening program helps families track their child's development through their 5th birthday. Care Coordinators review results and follow-up with you. You receive tips, information and support.
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1. You can sign up for Help Me Grow any time before your child's 5th birthday.

2. Complete a developmental questionnaire. Every few months, you will receive a developmental questionnaire. To complete, you will answer questions about how your child plays, learns, speaks, moves, behaves and relates to others.

3. Send the questionnaire to Help Me Grow in a prepaid envelope.

4. Help Me Grow will contact you. A member of our team will contact you with your child's results by mail, email or telephone. You can learn about your child's strengths and any areas for concern. Our team will help you if you have questions or feel that your child needs extra support.

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Help Me Grow Parent Resources - First 5 Alameda

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First 5 Alameda County serves children from birth to age 5, and their families, throughout Alameda County.

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The Union City Family Center has linked more than 10,000 individuals to vital supports. We service New Haven Unified School District families and the local community. During shelter-in-place, our facilities are closed, but we are connecting individuals and families to services including food distrib

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Now Enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year
First Day of School is August 7, 2024 Click on the "ENROLL ONLINE" button below to begin this process for your child.

Please refer to the birthdate ranges to see what grade your child is eligible to enroll in.

For the 2024-2025 school year, Transitional Kindergarten students are born between
September 2, 2019, and June 2, 2020.

Pre-kindergarten students should contact the Centralized Enrollment Center to enroll.

Scroll down for more information about our specialized programs in New Haven.
Two-Way Dual Immersion in Spanish and Mandarin
Computing and STEM Education Program
Independent Studies with a Virtual or Hybrid Schedule

If you have questions about enrollment, you can inquire at:

Centralized Enrollment Center at the Union City Family Center
725 Whipple Road
Union City, CA 94587
510-476-2625
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Enroll Here, Succeed Anywhere | New Haven Unified School District

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Get enrollment information for New Haven Unified School District, with TK-12 schools serving Union City and South Hayward in the San Francisco East Bay.

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Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations. You must meet your library's minimum age requirement and live within your library's service area to use the Discover & Go Service.

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Also note that patrons need a full-access card (not an eCard) to utilize Discover & Go.

What is Discover & Go

Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations. You must meet your library's minimum age requirement and live within your library's service area to use the Discover & Go Service.

How do I get a Pass?

Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have two active reservations per library card. If you reserve a pass and do not use it or cancel the reservation, the unused pass will count towards your limit. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation. Pass is non-transferable. Valid ID is required. https://alamedafree.discoverandgo.net/

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Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations. You must meet your library's minimum age requirement and live within your library's service area to use the Discover & Go Service.

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Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,300 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT

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For Visitors

TAKE YOUR EBT CARD AND ID

Admission is $3 or less for up to four people per EBT card

ENJOY

There's no limit-go to as many participating museums as you like, as many times as you like!

Do I need to register for anything?

No. Visitors do not need to register for anything on this website. You can just go to most participating museums, show your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID, and you will receive the Museums for All admission rate. You can go back as many times as you wish-there's no limit. Due to COVID-19, some museums participating in Museums for All have adjusted their hours and ticket purchasing policies. Before visiting a museum, please call or check their website to see if they are open or require advance registrations. Check your local museum's website for more information.

Do I pay with my SNAP EBT card?

No, your SNAP EBT card is only for identification purposes, showing that you meet the criteria. Any admission costs must be paid for with alternate methods (cash, credit cards, etc.).

I have one SNAP EBT card. How many people can get the Museums for All rate with that card?

Each SNAP EBT card allows up to four people to get the Museums for All rate. Some of the participating museums will allow more than four to enter, so it is a good idea to check their individual policies ahead of time.

Can I use WIC or something other than SNAP to get the Museums for All rate?

Many of the participating museums will accept WIC or some other form of identification, but they are not required to do so by the Museums for All guidelines. Please check with the museum you wish to visit ahead of time, as we cannot guarantee that they will honor anything besides the SNAP EBT card.

The museum I want to visit isn't on this list. Can I still get the Museums for All rate there?

Although most museums offer some kind of reduced admission program, we cannot guarantee that you will get an admission rate of $3 or less to any museum that is not a participating museum. The list of participating museums is updated constantly. If you think a museum that is not participating in Museums for All should participate, please let them know about the program.

Can I use my SNAP EBT card in another state?

Yes! Museums participating in Museums for All will accept SNAP EBT cards from any state. If you live in one state, but want to visit a participating museum in a different state, you can!

"A guest today was pleasantly surprised upon seeing the Museums for All price, and when I shared more details about the program with her, was very excited that she would be able to do more fun things around town with her child. She said we made her day! "

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara, CA

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For Visitors TAKE YOUR EBT CARD AND ID Admission is $3 or less for up to four people per EBT card ENJOY There's no limit-go to as many participating museums as you like, as many times as you like! Do I need to register for anything? No.

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5 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay - 510 Families

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We've rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay - perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.

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Follow the Union City Family Center on Facebook for up-to-date information on resources & events for New Haven Unified families

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Follow the Union City Family Center on Facebook for up-to-date information on resources & events for New Haven Unified families

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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East Bay Regional Parks Calendar of Event

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East Bay Regional Parks Calendar of Event

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Explore Activities, Events, and Meetings | East Bay Parks

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Join UCFC's Learn N Play Facebook Group for the latest information regarding our kinder readiness classes & parent workshops

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Join UCFC's Learn N Play Facebook Group for the latest information regarding our kinder readiness classes & parent workshops

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Welcome to the Union City Family Center Learn 'n Play Group! We are comprised of parents of children age 0-5 years old as well as community members involved in early childhood development and kinder...

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Explore the great outdoors by going on a hike!

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Explore the great outdoors by going on a hike!

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Enjoy the wonderful outdoors with the family!

We live in a pretty amazing area. The weather is mild and allows for outdoor activities pretty much year-round. We've gathered some outdoor areas that are perfect for walking, hiking, biking, and more for you to explore.

Tips: Always carry plenty of drinking water, wear sunscreen, a hat, and appropriate footwear. And remember, always carry out what you bring in.
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The Alameda Creek Trail follows the banks of Alameda Creek from Niles Canyon to the San Francisco Bay for about 12 miles. The south-side trail is a paved trail that makes it great for bicyclers and joggers. The north-side trail is gravel and designated for horseback riding.

Fees: Free entrance.

Address: Click here to find access points to the Alameda Creek Trail.

Coyote Hills Regional Park is nearly 978 acres of marshland and rolling grassland covered hills and is located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Activities include bicycling, walking, bird-watching, jogging, nature exploration, picnicking, and free programs and activities for all ages.

The park features a visitor center that is open 10am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday, Tuibun Ohlone Village Site, Nectar Garden, Picnic Areas, Group Camps, and Wildlife Refuge.

Fees: Parking is $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle. Dogs are $2 per dog - guide/service dogs are free. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Address: 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, California (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4519.

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge protects and restores habitat for wildlife and endangered species. You will also find hiking trails, kayaking, free fishing on the Dumbarton Fishing Pier, free weekend programs, environmental education programs, volunteer opportunities, and special events throughout the year. The Visitor Center is open 11am to 4:30pm, Wednesday through Friday; 10am to 5pm, Saturday, and closed Sunday through Tuesday and all federal holidays.

Fees: Entrance is free.

Address: 2 Marshlands Road, Fremont, California (510) 792-0222 ext. 363.

Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park has many hiking trails through the parklands. The trails are not paved, yet many are still suitable for bicycles. Dogs must be leashed. You will also find Dry Creek Garden, a beautifully restored two-acre garden with something in bloom just about every day of the year. The garden is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Thursdays through Saturdays and is located at the end of May Road. Dry Creek Regional Park is adjacent to Garin Regional Park.

Fees: Entrance is free.

Address: 550 May Road, Union City, California (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4530.

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve is about 6,400 acres of restored salt ponds and marshes. Enjoy wildlife viewing and hiking. Enjoy a few different trails and a seasonal loop trail (typically closed from March through September to protect nesting birds). You can launch non-motorized boat (kayak) at Mount Eden Creek to explore portions of Eden Landing and San Francisco Bay by water.

Fees: Entrance is free.

Address: Eden Landing Road near the intersection of Arden Road

Garin Regional Park has many hiking trails through the parklands. The trails are not paved, yet many are still suitable for bicycles. Dogs must be leashed. You will also find the Red Barn Visitor Center which is open weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 11:30am to 6pm, picnic areas, kite flying in the kite field, and fishing at the Jordan Pier. Garin Regional Park is adjacent to Dry Creek Regional Park.

Fees: $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle. $2 per dog - no fee for guide/service dogs.

Address: 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, California (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4530.

Lakeshore Park is a lovely paved trail surrounding a lake and fishing is available also.

Fees: Free entrance

Address: Lake Boulevard, Newark, California (510) 578-4000.

When hiking Mission Peak, you should plan for at least four hours to reach the summit and return. The trailhead to Mission Peak is accessible from several parking lots at Ohlone College. Please note that hours are strictly enforced. Visitors found inside the park, entrance area, and parking lot after posted hours will be subject to citation and/or arrest. Citations cost a minimum of $300.

Fees: Parking is free at the college on Sunday and holidays, $2 per day Monday through Saturday until 5pm. There is also limited parking at the Stanford Staging area at the east end of Stanford Avenue in Fremont which is a steeper hike to the summit.

Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a beautiful, water-oriented recreation area offering boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and more. There are great picnic areas and a paved trail. Please check the water conditions before planning to swim as they do close at times due to quality of water.

Fees: Parking is $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle. Dogs are $2 per dog - guide/service dogs are free. You can find free parking a few blocks down at the Isherwood Staging Area.

Address: 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, California (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4552.

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a hidden redwood forest that lies off Redwood Road just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland. Enjoy the park's 1,830 acres while hiking through the park. There is a children's play structure as well.

Fees: Parking is $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle. Fees are collected on weekends and major holidays April through October and only at the Redwood Gate entrance. Dogs are $2 per dog - guide/service dogs are free.

Address: 7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, California (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4553.

Sunol Regional Wilderness Area features 5,859 acres of wilderness. and you can camp, picnic, hike and backpack throughout the area. The naturalists lead hikes and other special events and activities. You will find a Visitor Center which is open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Be sure to explore Little Yosemite - a scenic gorge about two miles upstream from the Visitor Center.

Fees: Parking is $5 per vehicle, $4 per trailered vehicle. Dogs are $2 per dog - guide/service dogs are free.

Address: 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, California (510) 544-3249.

Vargas Plateau Regional Park provides tremendous views from the Fremont hills. You will find more than six miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.

Fees: Entrance is free.

Address: 2536 Morrison Canyon Road, Fremont, California (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4568.

Fremont-Newark-Union City Macaroni KID is a free weekly calendar and website focused on fun family events, activities, and more in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. We gather all kinds of local family events and activities each week and add useful information about schools, classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, giveaways, and so much more. We proudly serve families in the tri-city area including Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Macaroni KID Fremont-Newark-Union City is full of useful local information for local families, plus tons of kid-friendly events on our event calendar HERE.
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Reviews of parks and playgrounds in the Fremont, Newark and Union City area!

Thanks to some awesome local moms, I have been able to round up some reviews on some of our many parks and playgrounds in the Fremont, Newark, and Union City area! If you'd like to send us reviews of your favorite parks, please submit them here. We always appreciate the help!

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The Ultimate Guide to Parks and Playgrounds in the Tri-City Area | Macaroni KID Fremont-Newark-Union City

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