Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2022, as the First 5 Orange County Children and Families Commission meets in person. The meeting will be held at Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming of...
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Congratulations to First 5 Orange County’s Michael Garcell for excellence in financial reporting award
First 5 Orange County is pleased to announce that we have received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award was given to us in large part because of the incredible hard...
CalWORKs eligibility expands to include all stages of pregnancy
CalWORKs eligibility criteria has been expanded to include eligibility during any stage of pregnancy, effective beginning on July 1, 2022. PPO applicants ages 19 or older with no other eligible children in the home can apply for CalWORKs at any stage of the pregnancy...
We’re Hiring: Program Officer
First 5 Orange County is hiring a Program Officer charged with creating systems connections with internal and external programs to create meaningful, sustainable outcomes for young children in Orange County. Come join our team! Click here to apply.
Your questions answered about COVID-19 vaccines for kids 6 months and older
Providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics - Orange County chapter (AAP-OC), the Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC) and UCI Health have released a list of their frequently asked questions regarding the newly approved vaccines for young children...
Webinar for parents on COVID-19 vaccines for kids six months and older
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids 6 months and older, which can help protect our youngest family members from serious illness and hospitalization. This upcoming webinar is designed to provide information and answer parent questions about the vaccines....
California Cost of Quality Study Survey for Preschool and Child Care Providers
Preschool and child care providers nurture our children, families, and economies, but the cost of providing subsidized early education and care is greater than the amount providers are currently reimbursed. Preschool and child care providers are invited to help inform...
Infant formula shortage resources
This message was provided to health care providers by the American Academy of Pediatrics Orange County Chapter and the Orange County Health Care Agency. Haga clic aquí para la versión en español. Click here to download this list in English. A nationwide shortage of...
Join us for an in-person June Commission meeting!
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, as the First 5 Orange County Children and Families Commission meets in person. The meeting will be held at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County, 1801 E. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. At the June meeting, the First...
Early Childhood Policy Fellowship offers year-long remote cohort opportunity
The Bank Street College Learning Starts at Birth Initiative has launched the application process for an inaugural Early Childhood Policy Fellowship. Applications are being accepted now through June 6, 2022 for this year-long remote cohort program, which will begin in...