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Kid Builders

Kid Builders is an easy way to help your child grow in six areas: their mind, words, body, relationships, safety, and health.

Learning and growing is fun with Kid Builders—and we’ve added new videos to help guide you along the way.

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Grown Up Tips with Pretend City

We teamed up with Pretend City to bring you a series of Grown Up Tips for parents and caregivers.

In this clip, First 5 OC Program Manager Andrew shares how to take a moment during frustrating times to channel your inner silly dad (or mom!).

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Get Ready for the New School Year!

First 5 OC created a free resource, Building Blocks for Kindergarten, to help families and children prepare to start school.

This guide introduces tips and information for parents and caregivers to help children get ready for their kindergarten school experience.

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First 5 OC Celebrates National Wellness Month

This August, we’re celebrating National Wellness Month.

Just as parents and caregivers need support to nurture their children, caring for ourselves helps create the stable, loving environments where young children thrive.

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Strategic Plan

Through partnerships and strategic resource allocation, First 5 Orange County works to ensure all children reach their full potential.

Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2025/26

Equity Commitment

First 5 Orange County is committed to promoting equity and ensuring that all children in our community have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential and thrive. To First 5 OC, equity means that every child deserves the support and resources they need to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstance.

Equity Commitment

Policy

Our Legislative Platform allows us to advocate for young children and their families to help reach our vision: that all children reach their full potential.

View Our Legislative Platform