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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...
Millions now eligible for free or low-cost high-speed internet
Help your families qualify for free or low-cost high-speed internet! As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will provide eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. Families of four earning about $55,000...
2022 Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Annual Conference is May 19
The 2022 Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Annual Conference, themed "Cultivating a Brighter Future" is being held on May 19, 2022. Join the in-person, live-streamed conference to learn about strategies and resources that focus on strengthening families in...
Virtual Networking Event features First 5 OC Consultant Hoda Shawky
First 5 Orange County pediatric clinical and maternal/early childhood consultant Hoda Shawky, MSN, CPNP, PMHS will be the guest speaker of a Help Me Grow Orange County Virtual Connection Café on the topic "Early Childhood Wellness: It All Begins With the Parents"....