As we usher in the New Year, I want to convey my gratitude to the people and partners whose passion and dedication for young children made the successes of 2023 possible. Thank you! Looking ahead to 2024, our focus remains steadfast on improving outcomes for children...
Orange County in-home licensed child care cohort for future child care providers begins January 17
First 5 OC and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are launching the third cohort of business development trainings for future family child care providers. Please see the attached flyer for details and registration information. First 5 OC y el Centro de...
Doula Stipend Program Application is now open!
First 5 Orange County's Doula Stipend Program Application is now open! Our stipend program provides financial assistance to selected applicants as they pursue Medi-Cal provider status in alignment with the Department of Health Care Services' recently released Doula...
Presenters wanted for early childhood education conference
The Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC) is planning its annual early childhood education professional conference for Orange County home-based, center-based, TK, and kindergarten teachers and administrators. The 2024 theme is The...
First 5 OC is hiring a Community and Family Engagement Sr. Program Officer
First 5 Orange County is hiring a new Community and Family Engagement Sr. Program Officer. The senior program officer will assist in the development of the vision for First 5 Orange County’s Community and Family Engagement work and lead the implementation to ensure...
Join us in person for a Board meeting December 6
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, as First 5 Orange County meets in person. The meeting will be held at Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming...
Survey responses needed for Universal Preschool Needs Assessment — Family Survey
Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) is the expansion of the state’s mixed delivery system to meet the early education needs of 3- and 4-year-old children and their families. UPK is an important part of a statewide effort to provide whole-child support for children and...
Free virtual developmental screening for African American, Black, and Caribbean biracial and multiracial babies ages 0-5
The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders is hosting a Virtual Developmental Screening on Friday, Nov. 17 for children ages 0 to 5. The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Center) is committed to improving health care and access to care...
Free presentation: Why Father Inclusion is Important
The Orange County Fatherhood Coalition is inviting service providers and their staff members to join a free presentation on "Why Father Inclusion is Important." The presentation is designed for staff interested in learning more about the importance of outreach and...
¡Nueva información sobre el concurso de Instagram de Kid Builders!
Hemos extendido la fecha para entrar al concurso para dares más tiempo para ganar uno de los premios al 22 de Noviembre. Hemos cambiado las reglas para que sea más fácil, puede agregar una foto en lugar de un video. ¡Participa para tener la oportunidad de ganar una...