The Children and Families Commission of Orange County Recognized AmeriCorps and VISTA Members for their Outstanding Service to the Community IRVINE, CA – The Children and Families Commission of Orange County recognized members and partners of the AmeriCorps and VISTA...
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KIDA’s SUMMIT ON AUTISM
Bren Events Center, UCI Saturday May 15 8AM- Noon In Collaboration with Autism Speaks, UCI and CHOC Hear experts and parents exchange approaches and opinions on treatments Featured is a book signing by actor Holly Robinson Peete It is now estimated that 1 of 90...
3RD ANNUAL ESSENTIALS FOR YOUNG LIVES DRIVE UNITES COMMUNITY TO HELP HOMELESS MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN
Kick-Off Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Irvine Spectrum Center® IRVINE, Calif. (April 13, 2010) – The 3rd annual Essentials for Young Lives drive kicks off Saturday, April 24 in honor of Mother’s Day, at the Irvine Spectrum Center®. Essentials for Young Lives is a...
ONE-TIME CATALYTIC INVESTMENTS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ON-GOING BENEFIT
On April 7, 2010 Commission members were presented with a comprehensive overview of the current “Service Payback Agreements” that a number of community based organizations have with the Commission. The Agreements provide one-time funding for organizations in exchange...
COMMISSION PROUD SPONSOR OF THE ESSENTIALS FOR YOUNG LIVES DRIVE
To honor and celebrate mothers, HomeAid Orange County in partnership with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County and the YMCA of Orange County, are leading a community-wide drive to collect “essential” baby items (diapers, baby wipes, baby food, baby...
UCI STUDENTS HELP IMMUNIZE YOUNG CHILDREN AGAINST ILLITERACY
The Children and Families Commission's Reach Out and Read program partnered with UCI's Department of Education to offer a field study course in early literacy and childhood education. Students received ongoing training and mentoring from the Early Literacy program...
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
The LEAPS Project, supported by the Children’s and Families Commission of Orange County and Newport Mesa Unified School District, recently launched its You Make the Difference program. The program is designed to support parents of typically developing children, birth...
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY HONORS 10 PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Children & Families Commission of Orange County Honors 10 People Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Children IRVINE, CA –The Children & Families Commission of Orange County today announced it will commemorate its 10th anniversary by paying tribute to 10...
PRETEND CITY LAUNCHES THE COMMISSION FUNDED “GOOD TO GO FROM HEAD TO TOE” DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING PROGRAM
Pretend City Children’s Museum launched the Commission funded “Good to Go From Head to Toe” Developmental Screening program this week for community leaders and parents. In July, Pretend City received a $3.5 million Commission grant to implement a 10-year countywide...
COMMISSION RESPONDS TO SHORTAGE OF PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS: LAUNCHES PHYSICIAN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Children and Families Commission Launches Innovative Program to Bring Pediatric Specialists to Orange County IRVINE, CA – The Children and Families Commission voted unanimously today to launch a multi-year, physician loan repayment program for pediatric...