First 5 Program HighlightThe Children’s Initiative The Children’s Initiative is a San Diego based non-profit that works to ensure that San Diego’s low-income and under-served children and families reach their full potential by promoting services, programs and policies that respond […]
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Newsletter March – April 2019: Upcoming Events
Event Date Time Location Hosted By What is the event? 7th Annual International Mariachi Festival & Competition Mar 10, 2019 11:00A – 7:00P Bayside Park999 Bayside ParkwayChula Vista, CA 91910 National City Chamber of Commerce The International Mariachi Festival is […]
Newsletter March – April 2019: Directors Corner
Step Into Spring As we head into Spring and find ourselves enjoying the outdoors, it is a great opportunity to keep our family’s connected and our children engaged. The Spring season brings us warmer and longer days and we need […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: First 5 High Five
On October 26, 2018 the First 5 First Steps (First Steps) system came together to celebrate five years of serving children and families throughout San Diego County. The celebration focused on resilience, a characteristic that is shared First Steps’ staff […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Upcoming Events
Event Date Time Location Hosted By What is the event? MEMO Health Fair Jan 19, 2019 8:30A – 12:30P Coply-Price YMCA (City Heights) UCSD – MEMO MEMO at UC San Diego is hosting its 4th annual health fair on Saturday, […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Steps to Avoiding the Cold & Flu
As the winter months continue, it is important to remember to keep our children as safe as possible when it comes to the cold and/or flu viruses. Below are helpful tips for everyone during this flu season to help protect […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Directors Corner
Happy New Year First 5 San Diego Family! As we begin a new year and find time to relax after the busy holiday season, it is important to reflect on what is most important for yourself and your family. In […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Dental Health Awareness – Importance of Brushing Teeth
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and we want to provide some useful tips and knowledge about children’s oral health. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions children in the United States face. Untreated cavities can […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Addressing and Embracing Diversity
Children today are growing up in an increasingly diverse world. They are eventually going to be exposed to people of different races, cultures and backgrounds as they continue to grow. Along the way, they are going to meet others whose […]
Newsletter January – February 2019: Keep Them Active… Even in Winter
Thanks to San Diego County’s relatively mild winters, you and your child can continue to have outdoor fun. With this winter scavenger hunt, you can combine discovery and sensory play with physical activity. Below is a printable checklist for a […]