Providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics - Orange County chapter (AAP-OC), the Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC) and UCI Health have released a list of their frequently asked questions regarding the newly approved vaccines for young children...
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids 6 months and older, which can help protect our youngest family members from serious illness and hospitalization. This upcoming webinar is designed to provide information and answer parent questions about the vaccines....
Preschool and child care providers nurture our children, families, and economies, but the cost of providing subsidized early education and care is greater than the amount providers are currently reimbursed. Preschool and child care providers are invited to help inform...
This message was provided to health care providers by the American Academy of Pediatrics Orange County Chapter and the Orange County Health Care Agency. Haga clic aquí para la versión en español. Click here to download this list in English. A nationwide shortage of...
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, as the First 5 Orange County Children and Families Commission meets in person. The meeting will be held at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County, 1801 E. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. At the June meeting, the First...
The Bank Street College Learning Starts at Birth Initiative has launched the application process for an inaugural Early Childhood Policy Fellowship. Applications are being accepted now through June 6, 2022 for this year-long remote cohort program, which will begin in...
Help your families qualify for free or low-cost high-speed internet! As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will provide eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. Families of four earning about $55,000...
The 2022 Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Annual Conference, themed "Cultivating a Brighter Future" is being held on May 19, 2022. Join the in-person, live-streamed conference to learn about strategies and resources that focus on strengthening families in...
First 5 Orange County pediatric clinical and maternal/early childhood consultant Hoda Shawky, MSN, CPNP, PMHS will be the guest speaker of a Help Me Grow Orange County Virtual Connection Café on the topic "Early Childhood Wellness: It All Begins With the Parents"....
Join Fourth District Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee for a community forum on the Conditions of Children in Orange County on May 13. This in person event will highlight the annual “Conditions of Children” report, and focus on children’s mental health...