First 5 Orange County has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Learning Series and Technical Assistance Program for the Black PEARL Model for Systemic Integration of Community-Based Maternal Support Services. This RFA invites submissions from...
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Orange County In-Home Licensed Child Care Program
Child Care Cohort 7 will be held in both English and Spanish. Registration is currently open! Click here to register. Download the flyers: Childcare Cohort 7 Flyer [Spanish] Childcare Cohort 7 Flyer [English]
Latino fatherhood is evolving, with vast benefits for children
By Andrew Montejo, First 5 Orange County As a Latino father of two boys, I began to think about the importance of community — especially with other dads — during the pandemic. My family and I were isolated, the four of us at parks in our own micro-world. It was...
Local Planning Council releases its child care assessment
Local Planning Councils (LPC) are established by the state to provide a forum to identify local priorities for child care and the development of policies to meet those priorities. The lead agency for Orange County’s LPC is Orange County Department of Education. The...
First 5 OC President/CEO meets National Children’s Commissioner for England
First 5 OC President/CEO Kim Goll had the opportunity to meet with the National Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Suza. She and her team are touring sites throughout the United Sates and Canada to identify promising practices and areas of exploration...
Santa Ana City Council recognizes First 5 Orange County with proclamation
The Santa Ana City Council recognized First 5 Orange County with a proclamation designating May as Early Childhood Month. First 5 OC Board Chair Jackie Filbeck and First 5 OC President/CEO Kim Goll attended along with parents from our Santa Ana Early Learning...
First 5 OC Welcomes Cristina Muñoz to the Team
Cristina Muñoz has more than 20 years of experience supporting high-level executives in fast-paced and mission-driven environments. As the Executive Assistant at First 5 Orange County, Cristina combines her extensive organizational expertise with a strong commitment...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Request for Proposals (RFP) for Black PEARL Community Listening & Learning Sessions
First 5 Orange County has released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Black PEARL Community Listening & Learning Sessions. Completed applications are due by May 9, 2025 at 3 p.m. Download the RFP here. REQUEST FOR...
Deadline extended for Request for Proposals for Community Listening & Learning Sessions
First 5 Orange County has extended the deadline and updated the budget for submissions to its Request for Proposals (RFP) from consulting firms or organizations to design and implement a series of Community Listening Sessions. We encourage all interested organizations...
Recruitment period reopened for First 5 Orange County Board candidates
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has reopened the recruitment period for candidates interested in serving on the First 5 Orange County Board. First 5 OC’s board meets six times a year on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and...