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).
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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...
First 5 OC is hiring a Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager (CLOSED)
Are you passionate about providing information and resources to families with young children? If so, your passions may align with First 5 Orange County’s mission. We’re hiring a Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager to connect with families, service...
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...