The Change Leverages Statewide Branding and Parent Resources While Underscoring Commitment to OC’s Youngest Children SANTA ANA, Calif. – Jan. 8, 2019– Underscoring its key role in addressing critical health and developmental needs of Orange County’s youngest children,...
In the News: California’s First 5 programs evolve as smoking declines and tobacco taxes go away
Read the full story from the Orange County Register about the evolution of local Southern California First 5 commissions here.
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20th Anniversary Spotlight: Lina’s Story
In 2003, Lina Lumme was scared, pregnant and alone. But she made a phone call from a number in the Yellow Pages and ended up finding the Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, a residential shelter for homeless pregnant women. Thanks to the support and services from Precious Life, Lina was able to create a new life for herself and her daughter. She is now
the Executive Director at The Youth Center, married, mother of Cassandra, 15 and Daniel, 6, and she and her family continue to be a part of the Precious Life network.
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20th Anniversary Spotlight: Cristina’s Story
Cristina Flores minces no words: “I was pregnant and completely overwhelmed.” That was in 2009 when she was pregnant with her first baby. Thanks to the support she received from MOMS Orange County, including monthly home-visitation services, she now has two healthy, happy children – Allison, 8, and Richard, 6. Last year, more than 3,300 women, like Cristina, received needed support to ensure healthy pregnancies and early childhood health.
You’re Invited: A Strategic Plan Open House
Children and Families Commission of Orange County selected for Pritzker Fellows Program to strengthen mental health support services for parents with young children
Pediatric nurse and mental health specialist Hoda Shawky selected for prestigious new national fellowship program SANTA ANA, Calif. - October 2018 - The Children and Families Commission of Orange County was selected to join a dozen other community leaders nationwide...
First 5 OC Voices: Orange County prospers when its youngest children are prioritized
Read the full column from the Commission's Executive Director Kim Goll about the critical importance of prioritizing our young children on the Daily Pilot here.
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20th Anniversary Spotlight: Jair’s Story
When her son started missing some typical developmental milestones at an early age, Gabriela Velasco reached out for help. Without delay, Help Me Grow Orange County connected Gabriela and her son Jair to The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Jair, now 11, is high-functioning and happy, and nurtures dreams of becoming a scientist or game developer.
Save the Date: Strategic Plan Open House
SAVE THE DATE A Strategic Plan Open House for The Children and Families Commission of Orange County Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8 AM to 12 PM Delhi Center 505 E Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707 This interactive Open House is an opportunity for our valued...
6th Annual Human Services Request for Proposals Training for Community Partners – 9/27
The County of Orange Social Services Agency is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Human Services Request for Proposals Training for Community Partners for human services providers interested in learning more about competitive bidding through the use of the Request for...