Early Education Early education and early education funding are causes near and dear to my heart. San Diego County, like many other counties around the country, has thousands of young children ages 4-5 who are slowly getting ready for kindergarten. […]
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Newsletter May – June 2019: Roles of Fathers and Father’s Day
Every year Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. On this day we recognize fathers, father figures and any important men in our life. We often hear the phrase, “World’s Greatest Dad” but have you ever wondered […]
Newsletter March – April 2019: The Children’s Initiative
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 […]
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 September – October 2018: First 5 High Five
Book-Rich Environment San Diego Housing Commission and San Diego Public Library On January 5, 2017; Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Education (DOE), and President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Task Force along with the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading […]
Newsletter September – October 2018: Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Children and Families
One in three children in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity puts children at risk for health problems that were once only seen in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The good […]
Newsletter July – August 2018: Kit For New Parents
Kit for New Parents – July 2018 The Kit for New Parents, provided by First 5 California, has been redesigned with sleek new packaging. This will be the Kits 4th redesign since the KITS began shipping to families and partners […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Summer Recipes – Tasty and Healthy Goodness for your Child
Summer brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits and veggies. When in season, fruits and veggies have the most flavor, the best texture and look the best. These are all things that are important if you want your toddler […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: First 5 High Five
Give Kids A Smile February 2018 February was National Children’s Dental Health Month. The local annual Give Kids A Smile event was held on February 24, 2018. The San Diego Dental Health Foundation (SDDHF) and the County of San Diego […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: April is the Month of the Military Child
Celebrating the Little Heroes Red, white and blue with a touch of camo ─ colors we would naturally associate with the children of military members. However, the color that best represents the life of the military child is purple, the […]