When children have a healthy start, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. The Neighborhood House Association Head Start and Early Head Start programs help provide support to families and provide the developmental and educational support their children need […]
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5210+ for Essential Healthy Habits
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), children with obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease such as high […]
Immunization Month
August is immunization month. This month, we are highlighting the importance of vaccinations, and how they can help give your little one a safe and healthy start. While newborns can receive some antibodies from their mothers through breastmilk, vaccines are […]
Breast Feeding Awareness Month
The theme for this year’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month is “Nourish, Sustain, Thrive,” and aims to promote the importance of lactation support, recognize the work organizations are doing to support new parents and families, and highlight advocacy efforts. The nutrition from […]
Healthy Development Services
Healthy Development Services (HDS) is an array of services for early identification and treatment of children with mild to moderate developmental delays. Services include assessment and treatment for developmental (including speech and language) and behavioral concerns, parent education, and care coordination […]
Kit for New Parents
The Kit for New Parents is a free, comprehensive resource from First 5 California for new and expectant parents emphasizing the importance of a child’s early years. Kits are distributed countywide and are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Oral Health Initiative
The Oral Health Initiative (OHI) provides oral health services, care coordination, and preventative education to children ages birth through five with the goal of improving oral health, promoting positive oral health practices, and increasing provider capacity.
KidSTART
KidSTART is an integrated program within First 5 San Diego and HHSA Behavioral Health Services to support children with complex needs. The KidSTART Center performs triage, assessment, referrals and treatment for children with multiple complex delays, and disorders.
Month of the Child
April is Month of the Child—a month that is very near and dear to us at First 5 San Diego. Our mission is to provide resources to families so they can create a strong foundation for their little one’s development. […]
National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month! Reading to children benefits their cognitive and vocabulary development, as well as their critical thinking skills and abilities. It’s also fun! Reading can: That is why this National Reading Month, we are sharing resources from long-time […]