Hively

Safe Kids Day: Health and Wellness Fair 2026
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland Coliseum, 7000 S Coliseum Wy, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Hively will be at the Oakland Coliseum once again this year in support of Safe Kids Day! This event focuses on promoting safety awareness and connecting families with helpful educational resources. Be sure to stop by the Hive on Wheels to take a picture with Honey and get the resources you need—from free diapers and wipes to books and clothes.

Trauma Informed Care Training
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:30
Family, Friend, or Neighbor Caregivers and Licensed Family Home Child Care Providers (located in Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, or Sunol) are invited to join Hively staff for a Trauma Informed Care Training and Provider Café series.

Training topics include:
• Definitions of trauma: Types of early childhood trauma from conception to age 5 (including being in the foster care system)
• Key trauma statistics and research (focus on children in foster care)
• Introduction to the foster care system
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• The impact of trauma on the brain and children’s behavior
• Neuroplasticity and resiliency
• Key strategies to support children, build their resilience, and minimize the adverse effects of trauma
• Practice applying trauma-informed strategies

CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Interactions, Relationships, and Guidance
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

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Don Biddle Community Park Pop-Up
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Don Biddle Community Park, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin, CA
The Hive on Wheels is popping up at Don Biddle Community Park in Dublin! We’ll be distributing our usual free resources, including diapers, wipes, clothes, and books for the community. Come by, say hello, and grab what you need—we’re here to support you! Don’t miss it!

Play & Learn Series (For Family, Friend & Neighbor Unlicensed Child Care Providers)
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
Do you care for your grandchild, niece/nephew, a friend’s child, or your neighbor’s child? This is sometimes referred to as a babysitter, a nanny, a license-exempt child care provider, or Family, Friend, or Neighbor (FFN).
If you are one of the above, please join us for our 4-week playgroup learning series where we will:
– Engage with other Family, Friend, or Neighbors (FFN).
– Discuss various training topics such as, child development, social-emotional, challenging behaviors, & STEAM!
– Actively participate in activities with the children in your care.
– You’ll receive a FREE toy(s) for your participation in each meeting you attend.
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Are Immunization Cards Giving You the Blues?
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:30
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Concrete Support in Times of Need
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30

Look Who is Talking... About Autism
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:30
Understanding and validating speech and language development in autistic children.
Learning Objectives:
Become familiar and learn about:
1. The spectrum of communication styles
2. Creating space for joint attention and reciprocation
3. Self-reflection and practice for communication scaffolding
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Family Home Child Care Disaster Planning Part 3 'Response, Reunification, and Recovery'
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00

Oakland Family Resource Center Network Spring Fair
2026-05-09 09:30 - 14:00 | Youth UpRising, 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94605, United States
The Hive on Wheels is Coming to Oakland! Join us at the Oakland Family Resource Center Network Fair! There will be plenty of vendors as we work together to connect Oakland families with helpful resources and community support. Stop by the Hive on Wheels table to receive free diapers, wipes, books, and clothing while supplies last. We’ll also be offering on-site CalFresh pre-screenings for anyone who may need food assistance. Come say hello, get connected, and access resources for your family and community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Individualizing Care for Neurodiverse Preschoolers
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30
This presentation will give you valuable insights and practical strategies to support neurodiverse learners in early education settings. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and learn how to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all children. The presentation will focus on empowering educators with the tools and knowledge needed to foster the success and well-being of neurodiverse learners, promoting a positive and enriching experience for all children.
Learning Objectives:
1. Develop an Understanding of Neurodiversity:
– Define the concept of neurodiversity and recognize its importance in early education settings.
– Identify various neurodiverse conditions and learning differences commonly encountered in classrooms.
2. Implement Inclusive Teaching Strategies:
– Explore evidence-based teaching techniques that accommodate neurodiverse learners in the classroom.
– Learn how to adapt instructional materials and activities to meet the individual needs of diverse learners.
3. Foster a Positive and Supportive Learning Environment:
– Understand the role of emotional and social support in creating a nurturing environment for neurodiverse children.
– Acquire strategies for promoting social interactions and peer relationships among all learners, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance.
By the end of this presentation, attendees will have acquired practical tools and strategies to embrace neurodiversity, effectively support all learners, and create an inclusive educational environment that celebrates the unique strengths and abilities of every child.
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CalFresh Benefits Bash
2026-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Hively’s San Leandro Office, 2208 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA, 94577
Join us for a special event at Hively’s San Leandro office! We’ll be offering free onsite CalFresh application appointments, with bilingual staff available to help. All CalFresh Benefits Bash attendees will be entered to win a grocery basket valued at $75. Click here to make an appointment!
The Hive on Wheels will be onsite bringing our usual free resources, including diapers, wipes, books, and clothing.
CalFresh Benefits Bash English and Spanish Flyer

Valley Family Child Care Association of Alameda County Monthly Membership Meeting
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
Valley Family Child Care Association (VFCCA) is a group of professional licensed family home childcare providers in the Alameda county. VFCCA was established in 1976 and is a Non-Profit organization that provides educational opportunities, support, networking, and fellowship for licensed family childcare professionals. The goal of VFCCA is to inform and educate its members to help create and encourage the highest quality of childcare.
The members of VFCCA meet once a month and share current information from licensing, as well as information from our local resource and referral agency. Together, all members are invited to share with the group information from workshops and other classes they have attended.”
VFCCA supports, advocates, and provides training and educational opportunities for in-home child care providers and their businesses.
To learn more about the association or to become a member, please feel free to:
– Contact Lisa Zarodney at (925) 337-0614
– Email vfcca2023@gmail.com
– Visit the VFCCA website

Opening Your Heart and Home: How To Become a Licensed Family Home Child Care Provider
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30

Integrated Germ Management
2026-05-15 12:00 - 13:30

BACH Food Farmacy
2026-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Bay Area Community Health – Liberty Clinic, 39500 Liberty St, Fremont, CA, 94538
The Hive on Wheels will be at BACH’s Food Farmacy with free diapers, wipes, clothes, and books for your family. Need help with CalFresh? Our team can also provide an onsite prescreening and answer your questions. We hope to see you there!

All Things Business: Developing the Skills to Operate a Family Home Child Care Business
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30
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Hively Virtual Evening Office Hours
2026-05-25 18:30 - 20:00

POLL: Vocabulary Imprinting
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30

Hively Book Club
2026-05-27 13:00 - 13:30
Join us for our Book Club! Once a month we will read a new book, and each attendee will receive a copy of the book! Build your children’s book library and the tools to implement them into your child care program or home!
*Please note: All participants are expected to use the educational incentive for the children in their care and/or to build up their early literacy library in their program and/or home.
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Como Hacer el Aprendizaje Divertido
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:30
Hacer del aprendizaje una experiencia divertida ofrece una amplia gama de ideas y estrategias creativas para crear entornos de aprendizaje excepcionales. Este curso explora cómo aprenden los niños y el importante papel que usted desempeña en su proceso de aprendizaje. Las actividades incluyen proyectos de cocina, música, arte, lectura, juegos de construcción, juegos de imitación y mucho más.
Objetivos:
1) Identificar todos los aprendizajes posibles derivados de las actividades infantiles.
2) Comprender cómo aprenden los niños.
3) Fomentar la imaginación y la capacidad de resolución de problemas de los niños a través del juego.
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Planning for Success: Curriculum and Environments
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:30

Scrappy’s Birthday Party: Oakland Ballers Game
2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Raimondi Park, 1689 20th St, Oakland, CA, 94607
Happy Birthday to Scrappy! Honey is helping our Oakland pal, Scrappy, celebrate his birthday at this afternoon day game ~ and you’re invited! Please note that due to space limitations, the Hive on Wheels will not be present at this event.

Planning for Success: Curriculum and Environments, Part 2
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:30
This session will give prospective and newly licensed Family home Child Care Providers an opportunity to explore various curriculum ideas. Participants will learn key strategies when creating an environment for a variety of age groups. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to enhance their child care environment and curriculum.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will explore various curriculum activities for children 0-13 years old
2. Acquire knowledge and understanding of how to create an enriching environment for children 0-13 years old
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

Newark Promotoras Summer Family Picnic
2026-06-05 11:00 - 14:00
Buzz on by the Hive on Wheels at the 5th Annual Newark Promotoras Summer Family Picnic at the Newark Community Center Park near the tennis courts for a fun-filled day featuring kids arts and crafts, games and activities, Mexican Lotería, and a mini resource fair with local and county agencies.
Be sure to stop by the Hive on Wheels for free diapers, wipes, clothes, and books, and if you need help paying for groceries, we’ll also be offering free onsite CalFresh pre-screening assistance.

EMSA Approved, 8 hour, Preventive Health Training Module 1
2026-06-05 13:00 - 17:00

EMSA Approved, 8 hour, Preventive Health Training Modules 2&3
2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00

CAPE’s Spring Parent Informational Meetings
2026-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 | 22100 Princeton St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA, 22100 Princeton St, Hayward, California, 94541
Hively will be attending CAPE’s Spring Parent Informational Meetings. While this event is primarily intended for families in the program, everyone is welcome to stop by the Hive on Wheels van to access helpful resources. We will be offering live CalFresh application pre-screenings, and we will also be giving away free diapers, wipes, clothes, and books. Come join the fun and get the support and resources you need!

Big Truck Day
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA, 94560
Stop by the Hive on Wheels at Big Truck Day in Newark! We’ll be there with our mobile “hive” van, sharing free resources including books, clothing, and diapers. Come check out the van and grab what you need—we’d love to see you there!
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