From pools to lakes and oceans, water in San Diego is a big way of life. Each year drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in young kids. Keep children safe with swimming lessons, being safe around water and […]
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HOORAY! For Reading PSA
Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere – at home, on the bus, at the store, or on a walk. Look around – how many words do you see? www.hoorayforreading.org
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 […]
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. […]
Study Highlights Approach, Benefits to Connecting Early Childhood and Elementary School Data
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), First 5 San Diego, and Harder+Company Community Research recently released a study that highlights how San Diego County successfully linked student data between preschool and kindergarten, something no other county in the […]
KUSI: First 5 San Diego is Committed to Helping Families Connect with Childcare Resources
First 5 Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego to discuss childcare while in the purple tier and stay-at-home orders and resources for families.
San Diego Food Bank “Day to Donate”
First 5 Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined the San Diego Food Bank for their “Day to Donate” and spoke to Fox 5 San Diego about the importance nutrition plays in the first five years of life.
Fox 5: San Diego Food Bank Holiday Drive
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined the San Diego Food Drive to discuss their Holiday Drive. Watch the segments below.