Our Early Development Index (EDI) Spotlight No. 2 delves into one of the developmental domains: Language and Cognitive Development. Language & Cognitive Development measures vocabulary size and a child’s ability to name letters and recognize letter sounds within...
With the new wave of Early Development Index (EDI) data, we are working to make the findings relevant, meaningful, and actionable. Over the next several weeks, we will share additional EDI Spotlights that highlight the different developmental domains and how the EDI...
First 5 Orange County is excited to announce the hiring of two new members: Cristina Blevins and Michaela Martin. Cristina was hired as a Program Officer for Early Learning and Engagement, while Michaela was hired as the Policy and Government Affairs Manager. Cristina...
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, as First 5 Orange County meets in person. The meeting will be held at Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming...
Update: The submission period has ended. ---- First 5 Orange County is requesting the submittal of proposals from individuals or organizations that provide organizational development services. Release of RFP and instructions for submittal will be available on First 5...
Below is a link to First 5 Orange County's Annual Report, in which we share our collective achievements from the past fiscal year. 2021-22 was a year of growth. I am proud of how First 5 Orange County has embraced centering families in everything we do. From our board...
Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, as First 5 Orange County meets in person. The meeting will be held at County Administration South, 601 N. Ross Street, Multipurpose Room, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming...
First 5 Orange County is hiring an Early Learning and Engagement Program Officer charged with creating connections with programs to create meaningful, sustainable outcomes for young children in Orange County. The salary for this position is $95,000. Come join our...
First 5 Orange County is hiring a Policy and Government Affairs Manager charged with executing our vision through an intentional focus on partnerships, policy and intergovernmental affairs and communications. Come join our team! Update: The application period for this...
The mission of the Orange County Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC) is to mobilize public and private resources and foster partnerships to address the child care and development needs of Orange County children, families, and providers. Each year the LPC holds two...