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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Alameda County is supporting early childhood health care and education through Measure C, a half-cent sales tax that is expected to generate about $150 million per year. The measure was passed by voters in 2020 and was upheld by the California Supreme Court in April...
SBDC’s Women’s Business Center, in collaboration with First 5 OC is launching the fourth cohort of the child care business program for future providers who are interested in opening a family child care program in Orange County on July 17, 2024. Please see the attached...
In partnership with Orange County Community Foundation’s Workforce Development Initiative, First 5 Orange County helped launch a child care business program with the Small Business Development Center, CIELO (Community for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and...
First 5 Orange County and CalOptima Health are expanding the HealthySteps evidence-based model to 10 additional programs in Orange County! Applications are being accepted now for the Dyadic Services Program Academy. The Academy and funding opportunity provides...