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OC Forum “Early Childhood is Everyone’s Business” Luncheon
In collaboration with The OC Forum and PNC Bank, we were proud to host our “Early Childhood is Everyone's Business" luncheon last week. The event kicked off with a review of early childhood data presented by Lisa Burke, Vice President of Learning and Community...
First 5 OC’s Kim Goll Appointed to CalOptima Member Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Kim Goll, First 5 OC President and CEO, who was appointed as the Family Support Representative on CalOptima's Member Advisory Committee (MAC). The MAC is comprised of 17 voting members appointed by the CalOptima Board of Directors,...
First 5 Network responds to state budget impacting California’s youngest children
The First 5 Network in early July expressed a mix of support and caution following the state budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Despite an unprecedented budget deficit, important early childhood investments will be maintained or expanded. These include funding...
Alameda County passed 1/2 cent sales tax to support early childhood education
Alameda County is supporting early childhood health care and education through Measure C, a half-cent sales tax that is expected to generate about $150 million per year. The measure was passed by voters in 2020 and was upheld by the California Supreme Court in April...
Child care business training cohort launches July 17
SBDC’s Women’s Business Center, in collaboration with First 5 OC is launching the fourth cohort of the child care business program for future providers who are interested in opening a family child care program in Orange County on July 17, 2024. Please see the attached...
New video: Estela’s Playhouse child care
In partnership with Orange County Community Foundation’s Workforce Development Initiative, First 5 Orange County helped launch a child care business program with the Small Business Development Center, CIELO (Community for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and...
Updated: Now Taking Applications for HealthySteps Dyadic Services Program Academy
First 5 Orange County and CalOptima Health are expanding the HealthySteps evidence-based model to 10 additional programs in Orange County! Applications are being accepted now for the Dyadic Services Program Academy. The Academy and funding opportunity provides...
First 5 OC receives Excellence in Financial Reporting certificate
First 5 OC has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program to encourage and assist...
Join us in person for a Board meeting June 5
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, as First 5 Orange County meets in person. 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...