Join us at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, as the First 5 Orange County Children and Families Commission meets in person. The meeting will be held at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County, 1801 E. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. At the June meeting, the First...
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Early Childhood Policy Fellowship offers year-long remote cohort opportunity
The Bank Street College Learning Starts at Birth Initiative has launched the application process for an inaugural Early Childhood Policy Fellowship. Applications are being accepted now through June 6, 2022 for this year-long remote cohort program, which will begin in...
Millions now eligible for free or low-cost high-speed internet
Help your families qualify for free or low-cost high-speed internet! As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will provide eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. Families of four earning about $55,000...
2022 Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Annual Conference is May 19
The 2022 Families and Communities Together (FaCT) Annual Conference, themed "Cultivating a Brighter Future" is being held on May 19, 2022. Join the in-person, live-streamed conference to learn about strategies and resources that focus on strengthening families in...
Virtual Networking Event features First 5 OC Consultant Hoda Shawky
First 5 Orange County pediatric clinical and maternal/early childhood consultant Hoda Shawky, MSN, CPNP, PMHS will be the guest speaker of a Help Me Grow Orange County Virtual Connection Café on the topic "Early Childhood Wellness: It All Begins With the Parents"....
Save the Date: Conditions of Children Community Forum coming May 13
Join Fourth District Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee for a community forum on the Conditions of Children in Orange County on May 13. This in person event will highlight the annual “Conditions of Children” report, and focus on children’s mental health...
Introducing Stigma Free OC campaign and toolkit featuring young children and families
Dear friends and partners, First 5 Orange County was “all in” when we first saw the Stigma Free OC campaign that the Orange County Health Care Agency put out to help ease the stigma, shame and reluctance to seek or accept help for those suffering from mental illness...
Register now for virtual discussion of Children’s Health & Well-being in Orange County
Join 5th District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and the Orange County Children’s Partnership for a virtual event promoting Children’s Health & Well-being, a District 5 Conditions of Children Community Forum. The annual report on the Conditions of Children is a valuable...
Save the Date for May 13 Fourth District Conditions of Children Forum
Join Fourth District Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee for a community forum on the Conditions of Children in Orange County on May 13. This in person event will highlight the annual “Conditions of Children” report, and focus on children’s mental health including...
SAELI to hire new Project Director (CLOSED)
The Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI) is hiring a full-time Project Director. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 22. Founded in 2016, SAELI is a dynamic network of parents, caregivers, and residents working closely with nonprofit organizations,...