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WHAT WE DO
In-Person Afrocentirc Playgroups
Afro-Play Oakland provides a service of safe affinity in-person playgroups for families with children ages 0-5 identifying under the African Diaspora.
Our playgroups empower families through parent-child interaction, developmental play, enrichment, culturally relevant art, circle time and community building.
AFRO-PLAY
Pop Up’s & Events
We also offer Afro-Play “pop-ups” -
A special pre-arranged booking of enrichment services delivered in-person to another place of business.
Examples: Preschools/daycares, other family playgroups through Family Resource Centers, schools or other community service organizations.
Afro-Play Oakland also hosts activities at larger community and cultural events through special booking requests.
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Is Afro-Play only for children ages 0-5 years?“Playgroup” is for 0-5yr olds. Homeschooled 6yr olds can participate by special request. Special events/workshops are usually for all ages unless otherwise specified. Afro-Play’s intent is to serve the whole family, from the Babies to the Elders.
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How can we donate to Afro-Play Oakland?a. PayPal - All donations are tax deductible b. You can Email us here for additional inquiry or assistance with your donation. c. Packaged/Brand new items to be given as a “gift giveaway” to our families. d. Your time (in-kind donation). If you would like to partner with us for a workshop/event for our families to attend or offer other services of support to our program; Go to Partner With Us page and fill out the inquiry. e. Packaged healthy snacks to give away during our bag distributions. Eventually, snacks for in-person playgroup; which can be fresh produce or packaged/boxed dry snacks. f. Virtual circle time contribution. Short story, Art demo, Dance, Song, Poem, Science experiment, etc. Email us here g. Cooked/Catered food for workshop/event. Go to Partners Page and fill out the inquiry form or Email us here. Thank you for your support!
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What is an Afrocentric playgroup?First, a “playgroup” is a space set up like a preschool, but with parent/caregiver participants. Afro-Play provides adult/child activities based in Afrocentrisim. Both a culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate play space for parent/caregiver & child.
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How can I collaborate or partner with Afro-Play?Please refer to our Partners Page where you can fill out your inquiry/request for collaboration.
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How can I find out more about Afro-Play?Two ways, you can Sign Up for our Newsletters or send us your Inquiry Here
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Does Afro-Play offer childcare?No. Afro-Play is a Playgroup. A space set up like a preschool but where parents/caregivers must also participate. It’s FUN! (see #1 above)
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I do not identify as Black, African American, or of the African diaspora, but I am an adoptee or caregiver to a black child/children; can we join the program?"Yes, Afro-Play is ultimately a space for black children to be around, experience and engage in culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities. We are also a community of support with peer-to-peer resource sharing.
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Do you accept used toy/clothes donations?We are currently not accepting used toy/clothing donations at the moment. However, we can accept packaged/brand new items to be given as a “gift giveaway” to our families.
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How much does it cost to participate in Afro-Play program?Afro-Play is on a donation sliding scale of $7-$35 per class however, if you can not donate, you will not be turned away.
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Is Afro-Play a Pre-school?No. Afro-Play is a Playgroup. A space set up like preschool but where parents/caregivers must also participate. It’s FUN! (see #1 above)
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My child does not identify as Black, African American, or of the African diaspora is this place for me?"No. Afro-Play is an affinity space for families/children under the African Diaspora. We’d be happy to refer you to multicultural playgroups. (Please see #6 above.)
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