COUNCIL POLICY REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
To: Hayward Mayor and City Council
From: Council Members Aisha Wahab & Angela Andrews
Subject: Hayward Family Resource Center
Date: 12/13/22
Background:
As the City of Hayward develops the Stack Center and other efforts to service the needs of our residents, family resources need to be considered as a permanent effort as the City of Hayward is seeing increased housing, population growth, economic stability and more. The most vulnerable community members must continue to be prioritized, met with compassion and resources where they are, and easily supported with the vast amount of resources available.
Cities across the Bay Area and United States have Family Resource Centers that range from direct services, partnerships with service providers, and a community resource center.
Below is a list of suggested policy proposals that should be evaluated and discussed further:
1. Direct staff to study and create a Family Resource Center for Hayward Residents.
2. Integrate this plan to potentially be consolidated into the Hayward Stack Center
3. Focus on: Housing, Legal Services, Food Security, & Basic Needs
4. Create a consolidated Hayward Non-Profit Collaboration Network, in collaboration with County Resources, and State Resources.
5. Ensure resources are equitably advertised, provided, and ensured.
Timeline: FY2023
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Aisha Wahab Angela Andrews
Hayward City Council Member Hayward City Council Member
References:
● California: https://californiafamilyresource.org/
● Fremont: https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/fremont-family-resource- center
● Union City: https://www.unioncityfamilycenter.org/
● San Francisco: https://www.first5sf.org/family-resource-centers/