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 […]
Category: News
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 […]
Fox 5: Childcare Tips
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, was on Fox 5 to discuss programs and services that are available to working parents as they face going back to an in-person work environment and putting their kids back in care. […]