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2026 OC Economic Opportunity Report

2026 OC Economic Opportunity Report

President & CEO Kim Goll represented First 5 OC at the Orange County Community Foundation’s 2026 OC Economic Opportunity Report Release, where regional leaders reviewed data and strategies to strengthen our economy. While the report recognized childcare as an...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Request for Applications for Black PEARL TA Program

First 5 OC releases Request for Applications for the Learning Series and Technical Assistance Program for the Black PEARL Model for Systemic Integration of Community-Based Maternal Support Services (CLOSED)

First 5 Orange County has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Learning Series and Technical Assistance Program for the Black PEARL Model for Systemic Integration of Community-Based Maternal Support Services. This RFA invites submissions from...

Black Infant Health OC One-Year Anniversary

Black Infant Health OC One-Year Anniversary

First 5 OC was honored to join Black Infant Health OC in celebrating their one-year anniversary during an open house and the 46th Annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival in Anaheim. This long-standing event brings together families, local organizations,...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Request for Applications for Black PEARL TA Program

February Board Meeting Recap

At its recent meeting, the First 5 Orange County Board of Commissioners received an update on the organization’s Community Outreach Plan, highlighting significant progress made over the past 18 months to better connect with families across Orange County. The...

Love That Builds

Love That Builds

Try these ideas for at-home activities with your young kids to nurture relationships. For many, Valentine’s Day means cards, candy and celebrations of romantic love. While those traditions are fun, let’s talk about a different, but equally important, kind of love:...

EDI in Action: Language & Cognitive Development

EDI in Action: Language & Cognitive Development

2025 EDI data shows encouraging growth in the Language and Cognitive Development domain. Readiness in this area rose from 67.4% in 2015 to 74.4% in 2025, with notable improvements in basic literacy, complex literacy, and numeracy skills. These gains reflect the impact...

EDI In Action: General Knowledge & Communication

EDI In Action: General Knowledge & Communication

First 5 OC Engaged Neighborhood Network Anaheim is using EDI data to guide a task force focused on language development and health screenings. Their work includes parent education and community events that promote expressive and receptive language skills....

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