Current Partners

A Better Way acknowledges and thanks the partners who make our work possible. It is the financial, referral and advisory support of organizations and institutions that allow A Better Way to make a real impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Below is a partial list of our partners.

Funding Partners

Government Agencies

Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
Alameda County Social Services Agency – Department of Children and Family Services
City & County of San Francisco Department of Public Health – Community Behavioral Health Services

Non-Government

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
First 5 Alameda County

Corporate Partners

First Republic Bank
Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Foundation Partners

Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation
Bothin Foundation
Castro Lion Club Charities
Nick Traina Foundation

Gifts In-Kind

Club One Members
Microsoft
Sharp
The Family Giving Tree

Community Partnerships and Collaborations

Alameda County

ARC
Adopt a Special Kid
Agape Villages
Alameda Family Services
Boss Housing/Harrison House
County Department of Children and Family Services
County Behavioral Health Care Services
CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates
Center Point
East Bay Children’s Law Offices
East Bay Community Recovery Project, Project Pride
Fesco Family Shelter
First 5 Alameda County/Every Child Counts
Free at Last
Help Me Grow
Henry Robinson Multiservice Center
House of Change
Northgate Transitional Housing
Oakland Children’s Hospital and Research Center
Orchid Women's Recovery Center of Oakland
Prescott Joseph Center
Second Chance
Shepherd’s Gate
Solid Foundation
The California Endowment – Oakland Conference Center
The Salvation Army
Terra Firma
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.
Women on the Way
YMCA of the Central Bay Area Early Childhood (Head Start) Services

Government Agencies and Post-Secondary Learning Institutions

Alameda County Social Services Agency and Solano County Health and Social Services through Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

San Francisco County

Bayview Child Health Center
Compass Family Services

Department of Public Health: Community Behavioral Health Services

Golden Gate Regional Center
Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic
Homeless Prenatal Project – F.R.E.E. Fatherhood Reunification Education Empowerment Project
La Casa de las Madres
Larkin St. Youth Centers
San Francisco General Hospital
Walden House
Wu Yee Children’s Services

Solano County

County Department of Child Welfare Services
County Mental Health Services

Youth and Family Services

Families for Children
Aldea Child and Family Services
Mercy-Land Group Homes

Training Partners/Collaborations

Alameda County Title IV-E Training Providers:

A Better Way, Fred Finch, Seneca, Family Paths, Alternative Family Services, West Coast Children’s Clinic, Catholic Charities-CYO, Lincoln Child Center and Children’s Hospital Oakland
Bay Area Academy – Regional Child Welfare Training Academy

Work Groups/Memberships

Alameda County Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership
Bay Area Collaboration American Indian Resources
Child Abuse Prevention Task Force
Foster Parent Recruitment Committee
Gathering Place Steering Committee
High Risk Infant Interagency Council
Making Proud Choices Workgroup
San Francisco County Fatherhood Initiative Workgroup
SEED Partnership

The Joint Commission Accreditation

A Better Way is proud to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission! The Joint Commission aims to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

A Better Way’s reputation rests on the quality of service we provide to clients and families. Should any questions or concerns arise regarding A Better Way's compliance with The Joint Commission standards, please go to the following website: https://www.jointcommission.org/about/contactus.aspx