Please join BreastfeedLA, OC Health Care Agency, and First 5 Orange County for a Black Infant Health OC Open House on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 340, in Anaheim, next to City Hall. Help us spread the word!
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Join us in person or on Zoom for a Board Meeting February 5
Please join our public meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in person at Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550 South Main Street, Orange. The meeting will be held at the Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Black PEARL Doula Network Request for Proposals (RFP)
Below are answers to each question submitted to First 5 Orange County on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Black PEARL Doula Network Request for Proposals (RFP). Question: I see that the RFP allows for applicants outside of Orange County to apply. Does the...
First 5 Orange County Releases Request for Proposals for Black PEARL Doula Network (CLOSED)
First 5 Orange County invites qualified organizations to apply for the Black PEARL Doula Network RFP, to support a critical initiative to address BIPOC maternal health disparities in Orange County by training and supporting a culturally affirming doula workforce....
Evaluation of Engaged Neighborhoods Initiative Request for Proposals (RFP) – Questions and Answers (Q&A)
First 5 Orange County has released the answers to each question submitted to First 5 Orange County on the Engaged Neighborhoods Request for Proposals (RFP).
First 5 Orange County Releases Request for Proposals for the Engaged Neighborhoods Evaluation (CLOSED)
First 5 Orange County will be selecting a professional or firm to conduct an evaluation of the Engaged Neighborhood initiative. We’re seeking evaluators that have the experience, values, and capacity to conduct the evaluation in collaboration with the program...
30th Annual Conditions of Children Report is Now Available
The Orange County Social Services Agency's 30th annual Conditions of Children report is now available. First 5 OC assisted in developing the report, which provides an in-depth look at the health, economic well-being, education, and safety of children in Orange County....
Every Child Ready: The Role of EDI Data in Early Childhood Development in Orange County.
The Early Development Index (EDI) is a population-based measure assessing kindergarten readiness across five key developmental areas. Orange County is the only county nationwide to collect EDI data from every public school and district with a kindergarten...
OUSD Learning Link Finds Success in New Summer Program
Renee Ybarra became the Coordinator for Early Childhood Education at Orange Unified School District (OUSD) last November. Since then, she has seen significant growth in the school district’s Learning Link program, a drop-in play session for infants to 5-year-olds and...
First 5 OC Releases 2023-24 Annual Report
We're proud to present our 2023-24 Annual Report, in which we share our collective achievements from the past fiscal year. At First 5 Orange County, we are continually imagining new ways to meet the evolving needs of young children and families. In FY 2023-2024, our...