Childhood injuries are predictable and preventable, but in San Diego County, these unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among young children ages 1-5 years. The Children’s Initiative Childhood Injury Prevention Program raises awareness and educates parents, caregivers and early childhood […]
Category: Programs
Head Start Parent Resources
Established in 1965, Head Start is a federally-funded child development program designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. […]
Summer Movies in the Park
First 5 San Diego is proud to be a sponsor of Summer Movies in the Park agin this year! It is the perfect outing for San Diego families to get outside and spend time together. Find the full schedule www.summermoviesinthepark.com […]
STI Awareness Month
Caring for your child starts before they are born. The month of April is Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Month and we are sharing some tips from our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) to […]
March is National Reading Month
Reading to children is essential to their development. However, many San Diego County students lack high-quality books, hindering their literacy development and educational success. Studies show that children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are […]
Children’s Dental Health Month
It’s Children’s Dental Health Month! We have teamed up with the County of San Diego’s Oral Health Program to provide tips and resources on best oral health practices for babies and kids, and how caregivers can access free dental screenings […]
KSDY: First 5 San Diego
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined KSDY 50 to discuss all things First 5!
Childhood Injury Prevention Program
First 5 San Diego supports The Children’s Initiative’s Childhood Injury Prevention Program, which educates parents, caregivers and early childhood education staff about childhood injury prevention strategies to make homes, automobiles and communities safer for children ages 0 through 5. Childhood […]
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 […]
5210 Every Day!
As we start making our way into the holiday season, it’s always a good time to incorporate better food habits! Join the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative and their “5210 Every Day!” campaign. This nationally recognized, evidence-based campaign aims […]