There is exciting progress in child care apprentice programs across the county! Two youth apprentices from Savanna School District have successfully completed their apprenticeships via the OC Pathways program and have been offered permanent positions with the...
First 5 Orange County is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) to gain a better understanding of the capacity and interest of child care operators interested in working with affordable housing developers. This RFI is an information gathering tool to...
First 5 OC is proud to stand alongside Senator Strickland and community partner CIELO Community as they receive CA Jobs First Catalyst Funding for their Childcare Business Incubator. This initiative supports early childhood entrepreneurs and strengthens our local...
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are being featured in a new StoryMap series by the Building Regional Community Health Worker Pathways Project. Called “Community Health Workers in Action,” the series will highlight the impact CHWs are making across Orange County. We...
The new school year is about to start and First 5 OC participated in three back-to-school events hosted by CalOptima, Councilmember Carlos Leon, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana. Together, these events reached over 3,500 families across Orange County. Families...
First 5 Orange County has released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the HealthySteps Dyadic Services Program Academy Application. Completed applications are due by September 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Download the application here. 1. Does each application...
Do you know families who want to build connections through play-based learning activities with their baby? The Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI) is piloting developmental playgroups facilitated by Community Health Workers. The flexible sessions are designed...
First 5 OC has been working with a reporter from Zero 2 Eight for a couple of months, promoting our work to get cities excited about championing early childhood – our Early Childhood Friendly City initiative. They have published their article which talks about the...
We had a great August Board meeting, beginning with swearing in our two new Board members. The Board selected a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 year; congratulations to Soledad Rivera and Vicente Sarmiento. The highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the...
First 5 Orange County is seeking consultant services to support families experiencing perinatal substance use by providing outreach, direct services, and systems-level coordination. We anticipate contracting with up to three individuals who will support First 5 OC...