Join Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors Lisa Bartlett and the Orange County Children's Partnership on Friday, February 15, 2019 for a community forum on the 24th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County. The forum will include an...
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A Nurturing Environment for All Children: Elisea’s Story
Elisea has loved caring for children at her in-home early care and education program over the past 13 years, and continues to find new ways to help them thrive. She became involved with the Early Childhood Mental Health and Wellness Program as way to help some of her kids overcome behavioral challenges. Working alongside a mental health coach, she now has new strategies in place to support positive social and emotional development of each of her students.
First 5 OC Voices: A simple, urgent message about pot and pregnancy
In response to the passage of Proposition 64, Commissioner Dr. Minon shares an urgent message about the lasting negative health consequences of marijuana use for newborn and unborn babies. Read her full column on the Daily Pilot here.
2019 Commissioner Recruitment and Application
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is seeking candidates to serve on First 5 Orange County's Children and Families Commission. The recruitment is open to new applicants and current members to fill three member positions for the 2019-2021 terms. Two positions are...
THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION OF OC UNVEILS UPDATED NAME: FIRST 5 ORANGE COUNTY
The Change Leverages Statewide Branding and Parent Resources While Underscoring Commitment to OC’s Youngest Children SANTA ANA, Calif. – Jan. 8, 2019– Underscoring its key role in addressing critical health and developmental needs of Orange County’s youngest children,...
In the News: California’s First 5 programs evolve as smoking declines and tobacco taxes go away
Read the full story from the Orange County Register about the evolution of local Southern California First 5 commissions here.
20th Anniversary Spotlight: Lina’s Story
In 2003, Lina Lumme was scared, pregnant and alone. But she made a phone call from a number in the Yellow Pages and ended up finding the Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, a residential shelter for homeless pregnant women. Thanks to the support and services from Precious Life, Lina was able to create a new life for herself and her daughter. She is now
the Executive Director at The Youth Center, married, mother of Cassandra, 15 and Daniel, 6, and she and her family continue to be a part of the Precious Life network.
20th Anniversary Spotlight: Cristina’s Story
Cristina Flores minces no words: “I was pregnant and completely overwhelmed.” That was in 2009 when she was pregnant with her first baby. Thanks to the support she received from MOMS Orange County, including monthly home-visitation services, she now has two healthy, happy children – Allison, 8, and Richard, 6. Last year, more than 3,300 women, like Cristina, received needed support to ensure healthy pregnancies and early childhood health.
You’re Invited: A Strategic Plan Open House
Children and Families Commission of Orange County selected for Pritzker Fellows Program to strengthen mental health support services for parents with young children
Pediatric nurse and mental health specialist Hoda Shawky selected for prestigious new national fellowship program SANTA ANA, Calif. - October 2018 - The Children and Families Commission of Orange County was selected to join a dozen other community leaders nationwide...