May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Everyone—no matter how young or old—can and do face mental health challenges. With babies and young children, we talk about mental health in terms of their behavior, development, and relationships. With new parents and […]
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KUSI & KPBS: Kids Free San Diego
All October kids 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paid adult to more than 50 of San Diego County’s favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. But that’s not all! Kids also get to play, eat and […]
ABC10: $12 Million Investment
Recently, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a $12 million investment in support of our local Child Care sector. Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, $10 million was approved to implement the Child Care Workforce Investment Program, which will focus […]
KUSI: Breastfeeding Awareness Month
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined KUSI to discuss breastfeeding and local resources.
Fox 5 San Diego: Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Our partner, UC Health Milk Bank, went on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and breast milk, the challenges for working moms and donating breast milk to the Milk Bank. Learn more: www.ucmilkbank.ucsd.edu
KPBS: HOORAY! For Reading
In partnership with the County of San Diego, we recently launched HOORAY! For Reading, a campaign all about the importance of reading with children 0-5, promoting the opportunities to teach and read everywhere, and advocating for parent/caregiver and child bonding […]
COVID-19 Boosters
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez and County of San Diego Chief Nurse Officer, Denise Foster went on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss the importance of the COVID-19 booster for children 5-11. Learn more in the video […]
Zoo Ticket Giveaway
GIVEAWAY! March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating with a giveaway contest! Take the Talk, Read, Sing Pledge for a chance to win 4-pack of tickets to the San Diego Zoo and a copy of the book Karen’s Heart: […]
Fox 5: Day to Donate
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined the San Diego Food Bank on Fox 5 San Diego for the Annual Day to Donate. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 25, donate a $5 pre-filled Hunger Bag at checkout at your local Albertsons or […]
Fox 5: Holiday Food Drive
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined the San Diego Food Bank on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss the Holiday Food Drive. The community can help feed local families in need and provide holiday meals by donating to the […]