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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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...
Join the FIECMH Initiative for a virtual community conversation June 24 or June 27
Join the FIECMH Initiative for a virtual community conversation focused on improving mental health support for children and families in Orange County. Participants can choose between two Zoom sessions from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, or from noon to 1 p.m. Friday,...
Join us on June 11 for a community meeting about child care needs data
In partnership with the OC Child Care and Development Planning Council, we invite you to join us for a community meeting about child care needs data from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at the Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa. At the event, attendees will learn more about...
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...
First 5 Network Responds to Proposed Budget
The First 5 Network, which includes First 5 California, the First 5 Association of California, and First 5 LA, issued the a press release regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised May 2025-2026 budget proposal. "Governor Newsom’s revised 2025 budget presents...
Join us in person or on Zoom for a Board Meeting June 4
Please join our public meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming of the meeting via...
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...