Child Custody System Navigation Ally
Goal
To support reentry parents in Alameda County as they navigate the family court system through case management, legal consultations, and educational workshops.
Who’s It For?
Adults eligible for AB 109 / Realignment services in Alameda County working through child custody, visitation, child support, or other family court matters.
Availability
Delivered at the CORE Center in Oakland. Case management and legal consultations are by referral. Workshops are open to the community and held bi-weekly. Available in English and Spanish.
Overview
What CCSNA Offers
CCSNA provides case management, legal consultations, and community workshops for parents navigating family court matters in Alameda County.
Case management and legal consultations are reserved for participants referred through their Deputy Probation Officer or Probation’s Primary Family Reunification Provider. Self-referrals and walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Workshops are open to the community.
Support Areas
What CCSNA Helps With
Custody and Visitation
Establishing custody, modifying orders, and addressing visitation issues.
Child Support
Understanding orders, addressing arrears, and navigating modifications.
Court Readiness
Preparing for hearings, understanding paperwork, and organizing documents.
Reunification Planning
Building a path to reunifying with children after time apart.
Restraining Orders
Navigating restraining orders that affect contact or visitation.
Whole-Family Approach
Working with parents, caregivers, and other family members involved in the case.
Free Workshop · Open to All
Know Your Rights as a Parent
A free, plain-language family law workshop for parents navigating custody, child support, or family court hearings. No legal jargon. No judgment. Just clear answers and a path forward.
What We’ll Cover
01
Family Court Navigation 101
How the system works, who the players are, and where to start.
02
Family Court Etiquette
What to wear, how to address the judge, and what to expect on hearing day.
03
Key Family Court Forms
Which forms to file, where to file them, and what each one actually means.
04
Custody & Visitation Basics
Legal vs. physical custody, how visitation works, and what judges look for.
Upcoming Workshops
Save the Date
Every 2nd Tuesday
2:00 PM
Every 4th Tuesday
4:00 PM
The CORE Center
100 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA
Free to Attend
No appointment needed · Walk-ins welcome
What to Expect
A 90-minute session, built for parents.
- Plain-language walkthrough of court procedures
- Q&A with a family law attorney
This workshop provides general legal information and community support. It does not create an attorney-client relationship or replace legal advice from an attorney about your specific case.
Get Started
How To Connect
There are two paths into CCSNA. Choose the one that fits your situation.
Case Management & Legal Help
By referral. Your Deputy Probation Officer or Probation’s Primary Family Reunification Provider connects you with us. Self-referrals and walk-ins accepted on a space-available basis.
- 1. Talk to your DPO or reunification provider
- 2. Get referred to CCSNA
- 3. Meet your case manager & legal team
Workshops
Open to the community. No referral, no paperwork, no cost. Just show up at The CORE Center and learn what every parent navigating family court should know.
- 1. Pick a Tuesday that works for you
- 2. Walk in 10 minutes early
- 3. Leave with a clearer plan
Reach Us Directly
Visit Us
The CORE Center
100 Hegenberger Road
Oakland, CA
Funding Acknowledgement
This work is funded by AB 109 and supported by the Alameda County Probation Department [Master Contract No. 902485].