California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program

William P. Burke Academy

612 West A St., Hayward, CA 94544
510-785-9326
510-785-3948

Program Philosophy

The goal of this collaboration is to provide expectant and parenting teens with multi-level support at a single site. The Alameda County Office of Education provides academic, nursing, counseling, and vocational support services which will allow these teens to complete their high school education; to learn to become competent, caring parents; and to become successful, contributing members of society. At the site, Early Head Start provides a child-centered learning lab environment where expectant teens and teen parents can practice their parenting skills with their own children and learn self-sufficiency. The childcare program as a whole is jointly funded by the Early Head Start grant with Child, Family & Community Services, Inc.

Program Services

• The program serves expectant and parenting students aged 13 to 18 who have not completed high school and who live within the San Lorenzo, San Leandro, and Castro Valley school districts.
• The program's overall goals are to enable motivated students to complete their high school education, to learn to provide a safe and caring environment for their young children, to secure gainful employment, and ultimately become fully self-reliant.
• Academic course work is designed to support either graduation or a return to the student's home high school.
• The Infant Care Center, through its small groups, its high staff-to-student ratios, and its parenting skills lab, combines hands-on supervision experiences with specific instruction in proper child care and family support services.
• Parenting classes emphasize continuity of care modeled on the student's experience in the Infant Care Center. Support groups and counseling are also provided by Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc., and The Perinatal Council.

Enrollment

Student referrals to the school may be made by parents, counselors, nurses, doctors, community agencies, and students themselves by calling (510) 785-9326 . Further information is also available at the same number.

Comprehensive Services

• Individual case management
• Home/Center visits are required
• Field trips to pregnancy, health, and job training resources
• Community resource connections

This program is a collaborative effort among:

The Alameda County Office of Education
313 West Winton Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544-1198
Sheila Jordan, Superintendent
Robert Crose, Director

Child, Family, & Community Services, Inc.
35699 Niles Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94536
Karen L. Willett, Executive Director

The Castro Valley Unified School District
4400 Alma Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546-3104
Jim Negri, Superintendent

The San Leandro Unified School District
14735 Juniper Street
San Leandro, CA 94579-1299
Cindy Cathey, Superintendent

The San Lorenzo Unified School District
15510 Usher Street
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Dennis D. Byas, Superintendent

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.
Family Support Services
537 West A Street
Hayward, CA 94545

The Perinatal Council
2648 International Boulevard, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94601