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Did You Know?

Based on findings from First 5 OC’s most recentChild Care Landscape Report, there are licensed child care spots for only 1 in 8 infants and toddlers, making Orange County a child care desert.

Building Maternal Mental Health

There is power in everyday moments for moms.

Vice President of Health Systems and Family Resilience Sara Brown shares personal experiences and helpful tips to strengthen maternal mental health in a recent article for Parenting OC.

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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Strategic Plan

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

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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.

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.