Parents & Families
At BANANAS, we are here to provide referrals, resources, and support to parents and families of all kind, regardless of income. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, foster parent, guardian, or relative, we can offer you options for child care, workshops about parenting and child development, and also information on everything from creating a nutritious diet to bonding with your baby to meeting other new and first-time parents.BANANAS offers these key services to parents and families:
Parents & Family Workshops
BANANAS offers monthly workshops, classes, and support groups in the Northern Alameda County cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont, Emeryville, and Alameda. Workshops help parents approach the child care selection process, improve their parenting skills, and learn new coping tactics for a range of issues.