Join Assemblyman Donald P. Wagner, J.D. and Others in Early Childhood Development for Lively Discussion on Thursday, February 5 Costa Mesa, Calif., Jan. 2015 – The second annual ECSTEM Conference kicks off on Thursday, February 5 with a panel discussion between...
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Greg Duncan, Ph.D. And Daniel Siegel, M.D. Announced As Keynote Speakers For 2015 ECSTEM Conference
Renowned Professors Will Address Trends and Challenges in Early Childhood STEM Education During February Event Costa Mesa, Calif., Jan. 2015 – The Children and Families Commission of Orange County is delighted to announce the two keynote speakers for this year’s 2015...
Commission Invests $2 Million in Orange County Community Clinics
The Children and Families Commission of Orange County Continues Funding to Ensure Children Have Access to High-Quality Pediatric Health Care at 12 Community Clinics Irvine, Calif., February 7, 2013 – The Children and Families Commission of Orange County approved $2...
Commission Announces The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California
William & Nancy Thompson Family Foundation and Children and Families Commission of Orange County Provide $14.8 million to Create ‘The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California’ Will be part of UC Irvine, a leading global research...
New Report Documents Rise in Number of Homeless Children
Issued by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County, Report Recommends Steps to Help as County Fights to End Homelessness in 10 Years Irvine, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 — The number of Orange County children and their families who land on the streets or in...
THINK Together and Children and Families Commission Hope to Set a New Reading Record at October 4th Event to Promote Early Literacy
Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record event will highlight the need for early education as adults read to thousands of children throughout Orange County SANTA ANA, Calif., September 27, 2012 – THINK Together and the Children and Families Commission of Orange County...
DOOR TO LEARNING OPENS WIDER FOR ORANGE COUNTY’S YOUNGEST CHILDREN
Innovative Funding Arrangement Between THINK Together and Children and Families Commission Assures Critically Needed Early Learning Programs for at Least 10 Years SANTA ANA, Calif., September 5, 2012 – Tens of thousands of Orange County’s youngest children will...
NO APPEAL FILED ON COURT RULING OVERTURNING AB 99
Yesterday the Attorney General’s office confirmed they would not be pursing an appeal of Assembly Bill 99. As you recall, last November the Superior Court issued a decisive ruling to uphold Proposition 10 voter protections, but some anticipated that the...
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN STEM EDUCATION
The need for more science, technology, engineering, and math professionals has never been more apparent—but how do we inspire students to dedicate their careers to these subjects? Interacting with professionals who are passionate about STEM is one of the best ways to...
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION AWARDS $45 MILLION TO PROTECT AND EXPAND CRITICAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES
The One-Time ‘Catalytic Investments’ Provides Expanded Children’s Dental Care, Autism Diagnosis and Treatment, Early Literacy, Year-Round Emergency Shelter And Other Critical Services Irvine, Calif., February 1, 2012 — The Children and Families Commission of Orange...