The Spanish Speaking Unity Council, a Head Start Program of Oakland, CA

1900 Fruitvale Ave
Oakland CA CA

(510) 533-9926

The Unity Council’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs operate at five sites located throughout Oakland, providing 608 low-income families with early childhood development services. Both of these programs provide individualized early learning experiences, comprehensive family services, and opportunities for family and community participation. Services are available beginning at pregnancy and continue through a child’s transition to preschool or kindergarten.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

For enrollment, information and volunteer opportunities, please contact the Early Head Start Program at (510) 533-9926, or the Head Start and Pre-K Programs at (510) 535-6102. Cal-SAFE enrollment is managed through the county office of education at (510) 536-6086.

• Cal-SAFE Early Head Start
  2619 E 15th Street, Oakland CA
  (510) 535-2763