Each year, the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards brings together nonprofits, businesses, and community members to celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in service to Orange County. Hosted by OneOC, the event honors volunteers whose dedication, compassion, and...
Margarita Cruz is the Home Visiting Collaborative’s Orange County Home Visitor of the Year! Margarita exemplifies the true spirit of home visiting – leading with empathy, cultural humility, and a true dedication to the communities she serves. She builds trust with...
The Orange County Fatherhood Coalition, under First 5 OC’s leadership, proudly hosted the inaugural Fatherhood Conference. The event brought together nearly 100 service providers dedicated to strengthening father engagement across the region. The conference was themed...
Orange County home visiting provides families with vital, personalized support during the most critical years of a child’s development. Through trusted connections with trained home visitors, families receive guidance, education, and resources tailored to their unique...
Choosing child care is a big decision for everyone. In this helpful Parenting OC article, Cristina Blevins, First 5 OC’s Early Learning senior program officer, shares practical tips to guide your search with confidence. From understanding your child’s unique strengths...
At the core of home visiting are the home visitors themselves. Their dedication, compassion, and deep connection to families drive lasting impact across our communities. “I’ve been doing this work for more than 25 years, helping parents and children with parenting...
We are proud to share that First 5 OC’s Vice President of Health Systems and Family Resilience, Sara Brown, was selected as a 2026 Women of Distinction honoree in the Health Services category. This award honors women in 34th District who have made a meaningful impact...
As we count down to National Home Visiting Week in April, First 5 OC is proud to launch a special storytelling series dedicated to the incredible Home Visitors who serve families across Orange County. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing real stories, voices,...
Families gathered once again at the Anaheim Sunkist Library for another engaging session of First 5 OC’s Kid Builders Story Time series, part of our ongoing partnership with Orange County Public Libraries. This story time spotlighted our Health Builder activities,...
Child care access remains a critical challenge for working families across Orange County. First 5 OC was recently awarded $75,000 by the office of Supervisor Sarmiento to support our growing Child Care Business Incubator Program. Through this initiative, aspiring...