Brilliant Baby
The Brilliant Baby program supports children’s early healthy development and school-readiness by setting up college savings accounts for babies, offering financial coaching to parents and caregivers, and building a supportive community with the whole family.
Our goal is to help you put your child on the path to success in school and life
Our goal is to help you put your child on the path to success in school and life
Is My Baby Eligible for Brilliant Baby?
Baby’s Age
Your baby is between 0 and 12 months old.
Location
Your baby currently lives in Oakland and was born in Alameda County.
Income Eligible
Your household meets income eligibility for Medi-Cal, WIC, SNAP or TANF.
Check Medi-Cal EligibilityIf you meet ALL of these eligibility requirements, please click below to sign-up for an enrollment appointment:
For Brilliant Baby Enrollment Partners
Log in here to access the Brilliant Baby Enrollment Portal.
Brilliant Baby College Savings Account
Each child enrolled in Brilliant Baby receives a 529 College Savings Account seeded with $500. These college savings accounts are held at my529, one of the top college savings companies in the country. This money will grow over time and be a resource to help pay for the child’s post-secondary school expenses.
Brilliant Baby Financial Coaching & Education
Brilliant Baby Financial Coaching and Community Connections workshops help parents and caregivers pursue their hopes and dreams for their family. Participants can earn up to $500 toward their goals.
Program Highlights of Events and Workshops
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Oakland Promise Brilliant Baby on Univision
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December Family Leadership Group
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Early Development Instrument
Our Impact by the Numbers
1,024 babies
Have a College Savings Account seeded with $500
78% of families
Participate in Financial Coaching
93% of BB parents
Believe their child is college-bound
87% of children
Are preparing to be first-generation college graduates
85% of parents
Say BB has positively influenced the way they think about their child’s future.
$575,556.18
Collectively invested for post-secondary education
Brilliant Baby Community
Brilliant Baby offers a supportive community of families who share common experiences and aspirations for their children. Brilliant Baby families come together to share resources, make new friends, and learn new ways to strengthen our families.
We organize an annual Brilliant Baby Family Day, and engage a Family Leadership Group to provide input to the program and develop leadership skills.
Brilliant Baby Newsletters
Families that sign up for Brilliant Baby receive monthly e-newsletters with program highlights, registration links for events, and tips on parenting, educational and financial topics.
Meet the Brilliant Baby Team
Diana Gamino
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Diego Pinto
Senior Manager, Brilliant Baby Financial Coaching
Dulce Torres-Petty
Senior Manager, Brilliant Baby
Leah Davis
Senior Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Marisela Sanchez
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Monique Street
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Rebecca Contin
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Rita Zhang
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Sadie Williams
Financial Coach Brilliant Baby
Saundra Davis
Financial Consultant, Brilliant Baby
Tamika L. Bennett
Director, Brilliant Baby
Teresa Garza
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Vivian Padua
Financial Coach, Brilliant Baby
Yabnely Lara
Program Associate, Brilliant Baby
Resources
View all resourcesPolítica de privacidad de Oakland Promise Brilliant Baby
Oakland Promise Brilliant Baby 隐私政策
Oakland Promise Brilliant Baby Privacy Policy
A list of Family resources compiled by the Brilliant Baby Team
Oakland Early Learning Symposium | Family Resources
Brilliant Baby Parent Handbook
Manual para padres/madres/tutores de Brilliant Baby
Brilliant Baby家长手册
Brilliant Baby Parent Handbook (Arabic): Describes each component of the Brilliant Baby program.
Article on how Brilliant Baby program helps children and parents during the pandemic
FindHelp.org: Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs
4Cs of Alameda County: Childcare enrollment, referral
Brilliant Baby Partners
Brilliant Baby partners with early childhood programs, pediatric clinics, and other social service providers that bring critical resources to families with new babies and toddlers.
Interested in becoming a partner?
Email [email protected]
or call: (510) 858-6054
Stay Informed
Enjoy recent media coverage and reports about Oakland Promise and Brilliant Baby.
Testimonials
"We didn't know anything about finances and so didn't know how to save. [The coach] helped us grow and learn to save money. Yesterday when the attorney called to tell us we need $600 for our legal residency application, we felt good that we already have $400 and only need another $200 to pay this bill.” (Translated from a Spanish language survey)
BB Financial Coaching Client
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The Brilliant Baby program means a lot to me and my family. It is the best program. It helps me a lot financially [and] mentally because we are thinking better for the future of our son. The resources they gave us were very helpful. We are very happy with the Brilliant Baby staff. Very attentive kind we love you, thank you very much. (A Parent - Translated from Spanish)
A BB Parent
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"Through financial coaching and joining this program, I've met more moms, learned more about money management, gained life skills, and overall have a better future." (Translated from a Cantonese language survey)
BB Financial Coaching Client
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Video Testimonial
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