FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

We are excited to see many of you tomorrow at the FIRST 5 Connect Conference at @foothillcollege. The day will be filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired. Visit our website for more info about the day!

This weekend's Rise Up and Run 5K had us running and jumping for joy. Thank you to the Office of Diversion and Reentry Services for showing up and making a lasting impact for families in our community. Visit santaclaracounty.gov to learn more about these important efforts.

We're excited to see so many of you at our FIRST 5 Connect Conference on Saturday, October 24 at Foothill College. Check out this video from our last conference to see what's in store this year. We can't wait to connect with you!

This Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, we asked members of our team what this month means to them. We're grateful to learn from our colleague Edgar and hear how his experiences gave him an appreciation for the warmth, stories, and resilience of the Hispanic community.

We couldn't miss the Binational Health Week Kickoff event at Eastridge Mall this weekend! When we meet families where they are and make culturally-responsive services accessible, they can thrive. 💖

We brought community partners in our Stronger Systems, Stronger Families initiative together for our quarterly Learning Collaborative meeting at Community Solutions in Gilroy. Thank you to all the organizations that attended to learn, share their ideas and more.

Your child can get care for free through Medi-Cal. From check-ups, shots, and health screenings, free and low-cost health services and support are available for children from birth to age 21. Visit the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) website to sign up today.

We're ready to connect, engage, and learn with early educators and community members at our FIRST 5 Connect Conference on Saturday, October 24. Get ready for a day of connection, learning, and meaningful engagement.

This Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, we asked members of our team what this month means to them and how their heritage has shaped who they are. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mayra! We're grateful to learn more about how our colleagues celebrate and honor their heritage.

September 25 is Give Like Dolly Day, a global day dedicated to supporting local Imagination Library programs and honoring Dolly Parton's legacy. Make sure the little ones in your life get books every month! Sign your child up for the Imagination Library: bit.ly/4fqLf4T

Happy #MondayMotivation! We're starting the week off right by acknowledging our wonderful colleagues who presented at the @First5CA Summit last month. It was inspiring and moving to see our team showcase their expertise, passion, and commitment to families.

An upcoming webinar on Wednesday, September 23, ADHD in Early Childhood, will help parents, caregivers, and professionals learn the early signs of ADHD in young children ages 0 to 5. Sign up or share with a parent/caregiver: bit.ly/4j7pLxp

Learn about CalKIDS scholarship accounts, and more from local, state, and federal resources for families with young children. Sign up today: bit.ly/4cKO9kL

The library is for adults, too! Starting Saturday, October 3, strengthen your conversation skills at the library. The Seven Trees Branch Library is hosting free ESL Workforce Development workshops to grow your communication skills. Sign up today: bit.ly/4cCR5Qg

Potter had a blast with families at the Shirakawa Family Resource Center. He stopped by to take photos, give hugs and high fives with families and community members. Visit our website to see where Potter will be popping up next. 🦦 ❤

Medi-Cal can help your family get care that works for them. Learn about health plans near you, coverage options, and find out if you qualify. Get more info: bit.ly/3SZ4j3d

For lots of little kids, Dolly Parton's free Imagination Library gives them their first books for free! Share this with a family that needs new books: bit.ly/4fqLf4T

We had a wonderful time at Silicon Valley Pride! Thank you to @SupEllenberg for letting us celebrate alongside you! Together, we can continue to grow, thrive, and uplift each other. 🏳️‍🌈

Save the date! We are excited to be preparing for FIRST 5 Connect, our annual conference on Saturday, October 24. Stay tuned for more info

Our annual Quality Matters Resource Fair brought more than 100 new and returning educators together to get connected to resources and learn about programs available to them. If you're interested in Quality Matters, visit our website to learn more.