We’re proud to present our 2024-25 Annual Report, in which we share our collective achievements from the past fiscal year. I’m honored to lead the important work of First 5 Orange County. Every day, our mission is clear: we fund vital services, engage and empower...
The Liberation Lactation Lounge is a free, culturally affirming lactation clinic created to support African American and Black families on their infant feeding journeys. Staffed by experienced lactation consultants and educators, it offers individualized guidance on...
Babies sleep any time of day and often will take naps wherever they are. The Orange County Health Care Agency has developed a tip sheet to help all caregivers ensure a safe sleep environment every time a baby is sleeping. Check out these “ABCs of Safe Sleep” and other...
First 5 Orange County has released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Request for Information for child care operators, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and interest of child care operators interested in working with affordable housing...
A new study published in the International Journal of Educational Research highlights the importance of early childhood education, using data collected right here by First 5 Orange County and our school district partners. Researchers analyzed information for more than...
Are you a parent, or do you work with parents? Here's an opportunity for parents! The California Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to share the following opportunity from a State partner: Help Spread the Word: Paid Survey for Families with Young Children. The...
There is exciting progress in child care apprentice programs across the county! Two youth apprentices from Savanna School District have successfully completed their apprenticeships via the OC Pathways program and have been offered permanent positions with the...
First 5 Orange County is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) to gain a better understanding of the capacity and interest of child care operators interested in working with affordable housing developers. This RFI is an information gathering tool to...
First 5 OC is proud to stand alongside Senator Strickland and community partner CIELO Community as they receive CA Jobs First Catalyst Funding for their Childcare Business Incubator. This initiative supports early childhood entrepreneurs and strengthens our local...
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are being featured in a new StoryMap series by the Building Regional Community Health Worker Pathways Project. Called “Community Health Workers in Action,” the series will highlight the impact CHWs are making across Orange County. We...