It looks like La Habra is ringing in a new era where literacy is flourishing. This month, the School Readiness Program in La Habra received the coveted Golden Bell Award for its early literacy fair. This is the first ever Golden Bell for the La Habra City School...
“FROM A-TO-ZOO” EVENT AT SANTA ANA ZOO HEADLINES CHILD LITERACY MONTH ACTIVITIES ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY
“FROM A-TO-ZOO” EVENT AT SANTA ANA ZOO HEADLINES CHILD LITERACY MONTH ACTIVITIES ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY Regional “Read Early, Read Aloud” campaign emphasizes importance of reading aloud to young children IRVINE, CALIF. – The Children and Families Commission of Orange...
Investments in Homeless Prevention Network Keep Children and Families off the Streets
Commission meeting, commissioners reinforced the importance of investing in a system of care for homeless children and families by allocating approximately $1.49 million to a number of important programs and services. A variety of providers use different strategies to...
Southern California First 5 Commissions Help Communities Draw Down Federal Dollars
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRST 5 COMMISSIONS HELP COMMUNITIES DRAW DOWN FEDERAL DOLLARS LOS ANGELES------First 5 Commissions in Southern California are helping local community-based organizations and agencies seeking federal stimulus funds to maintain and expand critical...
WEATHERING THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN: NEW REPORT PROVIDES CONTEXT & PERSPECTIVE
10th Annual Community Indicators report released today (Irvine, CA): The 2009 Orange County Community Indicators report was presented to the Board of Supervisors today, marking the 10th anniversary of the report that tracks countywide trends in economy and business,...
Top Businesses Honored For Bettering Lives of Children
Children and Families Commission Recognizes Organizations for their Commitment to Orange County's Children IRVINE - Several leading businesses and organizations have been honored by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County. In front of more than 200...
$3 Million Allocated To Successful Children’s Dental Program
IRVINE, Calif. - (December 6, 2006) - The Children and Families Commission of Orange County approved an additional $3 million through 2010 to fund Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County. This makes for a total contribution exceeding $6 million. The program provides...
The Well-Being Of Children In Orange County Is Improving In Many Areas And Needs Improvement In Others
The Children & Families Commission's investment in children's dental health is critical to the overall health of children and is featured in the newly released 2006 report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County IRVINE, Calif. - (October 31, 2006) - The...