First 5 Orange County today announced it is launching the Early Childhood Friendly City Initiative, a groundbreaking effort designed to help cities create neighborhoods and communities where young children and their families can thrive. This initiative provides cities...

First 5 Orange County is hiring a Director of Health Systems Development
First 5 Orange County is hiring a Director of Health Systems Development to work out of our office in Santa Ana. The Director of Health Systems Development oversees the Health Systems and Family Resilience programmatic investment portfolios, including day to day...

Board of Supervisors Recruiting Candidates to Serve on First 5 Orange County Board
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is seeking candidates to serve on the First 5 Orange County Commission. First 5 Orange County Board members help advance First 5 OC’s Strategic Plan and support our goals of improving health disparities and the opportunity gap...

First 5 Orange County is hiring an Executive Assistant
First 5 Orange County is hiring a full-time Executive Assistant of Administration to work out of our office in Santa Ana. The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to our President/CEO, Vice Presidents, and other senior leadership as assigned. The...

Social Campaign and Flyers Created By Detect & Connect OC
We’re excited to introduce a valuable new resource created by Detect & Connect OC, a cross-sector collaborative between organizations, including First 5 OC, dedicated to ensuring children receive timely essential well visits and developmental screenings and are...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Black PEARL Doula Network Request for Proposals (RFP)
Below are answers to each question submitted to First 5 Orange County on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Black PEARL Doula Network Request for Proposals (RFP). Question: I see that the RFP allows for applicants outside of Orange County to apply. Does the...
First 5 Orange County Releases Request for Proposals for Black PEARL Doula Network
First 5 Orange County invites qualified organizations to apply for the Black PEARL Doula Network RFP, to support a critical initiative to address BIPOC maternal health disparities in Orange County by training and supporting a culturally affirming doula workforce....

Evaluation of Engaged Neighborhoods Initiative Request for Proposals (RFP) – Questions and Answers (Q&A)
First 5 Orange County has released the answers to each question submitted to First 5 Orange County on the Engaged Neighborhoods Request for Proposals (RFP).

First 5 Orange County Releases Request for Proposals for the Engaged Neighborhoods Evaluation
First 5 Orange County will be selecting a professional or firm to conduct an evaluation of the Engaged Neighborhood initiative. We’re seeking evaluators that have the experience, values, and capacity to conduct the evaluation in collaboration with the program...

30th Annual Conditions of Children Report is Now Available
The Orange County Social Services Agency's 30th annual Conditions of Children report is now available. First 5 OC assisted in developing the report, which provides an in-depth look at the health, economic well-being, education, and safety of children in Orange County....