The Orange County Child Care and Development Planning Council is pleased to sponsor the Orange County Child Care Provider Appreciation and Resource Fair, a free walk-through event. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Orange...
First 5 OC seeks doulas to deliver Doula Training services
First 5 Orange County is seeking responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified applicants to deliver Doula Training services. Recognizing the shortage of Doulas in the Orange County workforce, First 5 Orange County aims to address barriers by providing...
First 5 OC seeks information on Prenatal to 3 landscape in Orange County
First 5 Orange County is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) from organizations to gain a better understanding of services that currently exist around home visiting (HV) and other prenatal and postnatal programs and services in Orange County. This RFI...
Early Development Index (EDI) Spotlight: An overview of the EDI
With the new wave of Early Development Index (EDI) data, we are working to make the findings relevant, meaningful, and actionable. Over the next several weeks, we will share additional EDI Spotlights that highlight the different developmental domains and how the EDI...
First 5 Orange County welcomes new hires: Cristina Blevins and Michaela Martin
First 5 Orange County is excited to announce the hiring of two new members: Cristina Blevins and Michaela Martin. Cristina was hired as a Program Officer for Early Learning and Engagement, while Michaela was hired as the Policy and Government Affairs Manager. Cristina...
First 5 Orange County requests proposals to provide organizational development services
Update: The submission period has ended. ---- First 5 Orange County is requesting the submittal of proposals from individuals or organizations that provide organizational development services. Release of RFP and instructions for submittal will be available on First 5...
First 5 Orange County releases 2021-22 Annual Report
Below is a link to First 5 Orange County's Annual Report, in which we share our collective achievements from the past fiscal year. 2021-22 was a year of growth. I am proud of how First 5 Orange County has embraced centering families in everything we do. From our board...
Join us in person for our October meeting!
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, as First 5 Orange County meets in person. The meeting will be held at County Administration South, 601 N. Ross Street, Multipurpose Room, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming...
We’re Hiring: Program Officer — Early Learning and Engagement
First 5 Orange County is hiring an Early Learning and Engagement Program Officer charged with creating connections with programs to create meaningful, sustainable outcomes for young children in Orange County. The salary for this position is $95,000. Come join our...
We’re Hiring: Policy and Government Affairs Manager
First 5 Orange County is hiring a Policy and Government Affairs Manager charged with executing our vision through an intentional focus on partnerships, policy and intergovernmental affairs and communications. Come join our team! Update: The application period for this...