We'd like to congratulate Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Doug Chaffee for his reappointment as a First 5 Orange County Commissioner! Supervisor Chaffee, who represents Orange County's 4th District, is a strong advocate for children and families, including...
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Early Childhood OC Seeking Project Director and Project Consultant
Early Childhood OC is an organization dedicated to promoting the Early Childhood Policy Framework across sectors to ensure Orange County attains economic and social benefits by prioritizing children and families. The framework is based on the belief that Orange County...
Don’t Miss Our February Commission Meeting!
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, as the First 5 Orange County Children and Families Commission meets via Zoom. At the February meeting, the First 5 Orange County Commission will hear a presentation and discuss strategies for the next funding cycle. In...
Free Developmental Screening Webinars on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4
Partners, please share with your families that the Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders is making it easier to learn about children's development by hosting two free virtual developmental screening days. The webinars will give families a chance to...
First 5 Orange County seeks consultant for auditor services
First 5 Orange County is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to provide audit services, reviews and/or other professional services including, the First 5 Orange County Commission’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Questions...
Introducing First 5 Orange County’s Family Ambassadors
First 5 Orange County continues to make great strides in our commitment to both family engagement and elevating family voices in our communities. As part of that effort, First 5 Orange County would like to introduce its new Family Ambassadors, who will help review...
First 5 Orange County Commissioner pens op-ed in Daily Pilot over COVID-19 vaccine
First 5 Orange County Commissioner Katherine Chiu, who is also the Director of Pediatric Anesthesiology at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, recently wrote an op-ed that appeared in The Daily Pilot urging pregnant...
Pediatricians available to speak to community groups about the COVID-19 vaccines
The American Academy of Pediatrics Orange County Chapter (AAP-OC) team of providers and medical staff champions are available to speak with groups of parents, schools, or community groups about COVID-19 vaccine for children and their families. Bilingual champions are...
All Free Supplies Have Been Distributed; Remaining Events Cancelled
Due to an overwhelming turnout at both Pretend City and the Boys and Girls Club of Garden Grove, all free supplies have been distributed to child care providers. The remaining distribution days have been cancelled. Thank you all for your support!
Live Spanish Interpretation at COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Webinar
The American Academy of Pediatrics-Orange County Chapter (AAP-OC) presents the upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Webinar for parents and families on Dec. 9, with a live Spanish interpreter. Local expert physicians from CHOC Children's will be answering questions...