It’s National Community Health Worker Week! This week, we’re honoring the critical role Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in supporting families with young children. Keep reading to learn more about what a CHW is, how you can get connected to a CHW, and meet some...
Helping Your Child Build Social–Emotional Skills for a Great Start to School The back‑to‑school season brings a mix of excitement and big feelings for both children and parents. Whether your child is entering preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), or Kindergarten,...
August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to discovering new ways to build and maintain healthy habits. It’s a perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and explore simple daily practices that support your overall well‑being. Prioritizing your mental wellness...
As the back‑to‑school season arrives, many families are preparing for new routines, fresh learning opportunities, and exciting transitions. Kid Builders offers simple and fun back-to-school activities that strengthen early skills and help them feel confident heading...
August is National Breastfeeding Month! We polled our resource partners and community health workers (CHWs) on some of the most common questions they get on the topic of breastfeeding. Whether you’re a first time mom or a mom of multiples, your breastfeeding journey...
Below are answers to each question submitted to First 5 Orange County on the Photography / Videography Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Can First 5 OC provide an estimate of the anticipated number of photography assignments per year and how assignments are...
Summer is finally here, and whether your family is on school break or simply enjoying the longer days, finding fresh activities to keep your kids busy can sometimes feel impossible. Our various Kid Builders activities are for children ages 0–5, each thoughtfully...
First 5 Orange County is inviting submissions to its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from individuals or organizations to capture event photography and videography. We encourage all interested organizations and collaboratives to apply including those that are...
First 5 OC received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the sixteenth consecutive year. The award encourages state and...
The bond between a child and their father or father figure is one of life’s most meaningful connections. As we celebrate fatherhood in all its forms this month, First 5 OC staff share lessons their fathers taught them. The words of a father or father figure become...