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First 5 OC launched a 4-month Kid Builder Program in partnership with Orange County Public Libraries! Starting this month, we’ll be hosting monthly sessions at both the Westminster and Anaheim Sunkist branches. Each session will include a fun story time and hands-on...

First 5 OC received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in...

More than 1,000 children and their families enjoyed an admission-free day of pretend play on October 17 at Pretend City Children’s Museum. The second-annual event with First 5 Orange County and presenting sponsor PNC Bank featured Kid Builders activities, which are...

How do you find balance as a working parent?  When I became a mom, everything in my world shifted. My daughter is now 14 months old, and I can honestly say that motherhood has changed how I see everything from my work to my priorities to what “balance” actually looks...

First 5 Orange County is seeking an experienced, skilled, and purpose-driven Senior Manager of Marketing Communications to successfully execute strategic plans and programs that build awareness, inspire enthusiasm, and amplify our vision to support young children and...

In collaboration with our Home Visiting partners, we hosted a “Kid Builders: Learn Through Play Day!”, a group connection event for enrolled families and the community. We shared how Kid Builders activities help children learn and grow and align with the Parents as...

First 5 Orange County continues to seek consultant services to support families experiencing perinatal substance use by providing outreach, direct services, and systems-level coordination.  We anticipate contracting with one additional individual who will support...

We’re proud to present our 2024-25 Annual Report, in which we share our collective achievements from the past fiscal year. I’m honored to lead the important work of First 5 Orange County. Every day, our mission is clear: we fund vital services, engage and empower...

The Liberation Lactation Lounge is a free, culturally affirming lactation clinic created to support African American and Black families on their infant feeding journeys. Staffed by experienced lactation consultants and educators, it offers individualized guidance on...