First 5 San Diego would like to welcome our newest Commissioner, Rick Richardson. Rick comes from a family of teachers and he has taught in both the preschool and university classroom. He is a retired military Colonel with a diverse […]
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Fox 5 At Home Activities Segment
Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, was on Fox 5 San Diego to share at home activities and resources for parents.
DIY Face Coverings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using a cloth face covering to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We put together a list of guides to help you make your own using common household supplies. Below is a […]
First 5 Association Resources
This page contains resources to help families, children and communities in California cope with and understand the COVID-19 pandemic and response. To find out more Click Here.
CommonSense Media
Common Sense has resources to help families and schools navigate this unpredictable time. Available to the community is media and tech that can keep kids engaged, entertained, and learning. To find out more Click Here.
Letter to Families and Partners
Dear Parents and Families: The health and well-being of you and your loved ones is of the utmost importance to us as we mobilize our efforts to support you during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. We want to assure you that […]
First 5 San Diego Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Launching Healthy Development Services (HDS) throughout San Diego County
Fifteen years ago, resources made available by First 5 San Diego funded the creation and implementation of Healthy Development Services (HDS). HDS is a system of care that screens and treats young children with mild to moderate behavioral and developmental […]
January – March 2020 Newsletter: Director’s Corner
Over the past year, preparation for the 2020 Census has been underway. The Census is an official count of the population across the United States and occurs only every 10 years and is scheduled for April 1, 2020. There are […]
First 5 Leading The Way for Maternal Mental Health Care
First 5 San Diego, the region’s primary organization for improving the lives of children ages zero through five, released a new report on the work they have been supporting focusing on Maternal Mental Health since 2013. A child’s healthy development […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
On May 28, 2019, First 5 San Diego in partnership with the San Diego Foundation had the honor of hosting California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris on her statewide listening tour. Dr. Harris is a nationally recognized pediatrician, the […]