Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) is the expansion of the state’s mixed delivery system to meet the early education needs of 3- and 4-year-old children and their families. UPK is an important part of a statewide effort to provide whole-child support for children and...
Free virtual developmental screening for African American, Black, and Caribbean biracial and multiracial babies ages 0-5
The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders is hosting a Virtual Developmental Screening on Friday, Nov. 17 for children ages 0 to 5. The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Center) is committed to improving health care and access to care...
Free presentation: Why Father Inclusion is Important
The Orange County Fatherhood Coalition is inviting service providers and their staff members to join a free presentation on "Why Father Inclusion is Important." The presentation is designed for staff interested in learning more about the importance of outreach and...
Deadline extended: First 5 OC Request for Qualification – Language Translation Services
The deadline has been extended for the First 5 OC Request for Qualification – Language Translation Services to 3 p.m. November 6. First 5 Orange County is looking for organizations or individuals to provide language translation services to support our communications...
Safe Spaces Professional Learning Modules are now available!
The Office of the California Surgeon General has released a free, online professional learning module designed to help early care and education personnel respond to trauma and stress in children. The training has two goals: Provide greater awareness of the impact of...
Free program teaches how to obtain a child care license and start a child care business
The free Orange County Licensed In-Home Childcare Program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays from July 19 to September 6. Are you looking to start your own in-home child care business? Whether you already have an unlicensed child care business or...
¡Comparta su voz para informar las tarifas de subsidio de cuidado infantil!
¡California cambia la manera de pagar el cuidado infantil! California establecerá tasas de pago de subsidios de cuidado infantil informadas por el costo del cuidado, y se alejará de las tasas del mercado. Basado en el Estudio del costo de la calidad completado el año...
Join the upcoming California costof child care Anaheim input sessions
California is changing how it pays for child care! California will soon be setting child care subsidy payment rates informed by the cost of care – rather than market rates. Building on the Cost of Quality Study completed last year, the California Department of Social...
Opportunity for parents of children ages 0-5
First 5 OC is looking for parent leaders! Please share this information with families in Orange County who have children between the ages of 0-5 who want to make a difference. Parents can apply to join this paid First 5 Orange County group to support positive change...
Children and Family Futures Survey
As part of the Plans of Safe Care work and the project with Children and Family Futures, a survey is being distributed to better understand current activities in Orange County surrounding fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (I.e. alcohol use in pregnancy). We are...