Hively is a nonprofit organisation serving families and communities across Alameda County, California. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Pleasanton, the organisation works to ensure that every child has access to the resources needed to thrive, operating through five locations in Pleasanton, Oakland, Fremont, Livermore and San Leandro. It employs between 51 and 200 people and runs on an annual budget of approximately $70m.
The organisation's services span child care, family support and mental health. These include a subsidised child care assistance programme, child care resource and referral services, trauma-informed mental health counselling for children and families, parent education, support for families enrolled in CalWORKs, family resource centres offering workshops and community resources, and a range of further family support programmes. The approach is comprehensive rather than single-issue, reflecting a rebrand from the former names Child Care Links and Families Service Counseling and Community Resource Center.
Hively describes its culture as mission-driven, with a diverse team of educators, child care specialists, mental health clinicians and finance professionals. Service delivery follows a trauma-informed approach, and the organisation states a commitment to inclusive, welcoming environments for families of all backgrounds.
