First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez and County of San Diego Chief Nurse Officer, Denise Foster went on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss the importance of the COVID-19 booster for children 5-11. Learn more in the video […]
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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.
KFMB: Tips for Navigating Childcare Amidst the Purple Tier Restrictions
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined KFMB to discuss childcare options and resources during the higher restrictions of the Purple Tier.
First 5 California’s Emergency Supplies Program Expands Reach in San Diego County
In support of the region’s childcare providers, First 5 San Diego announced an end-of-year supply distribution effort involving San Diego for Every Child, SupplyBank.Org, YMCA of San Diego County, the United Domestic Workers of America UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, and The […]
The “New” Normal: Social Distancing, Face Coverings and New Routines
Fall is in the air. Temperatures are cooling in the evenings, leaves are changing and school is back in session. This year is unlike any year in the past for our young ones. It is important to work with our kids to ensure […]
San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant Program
To support San Diego County childcare providers offering essential services to local families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of San Diego, The San Diego Foundation, YMCA of San Diego County and Child Development Associates have launched the San Diego […]
KUSI: Reopening of San Diego Childcare and Early Education
First 5 San Diego Executive Director Alethea Arguilez spoke with KUSI News about the reopening of San Diego and how it impacts childcare and early education. Click the image below to watch the segment.
San Diego Supports Families with $10 Million
First 5 San Diego is excited to announce that the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego have approved the allocation of $5 million each for a total of $10 million towards supporting emergency child care vouchers […]
First 5 San Diego and San Diego for Every Child Create Fund to Support Essential Workers Pay for Child Care
First 5 San Diego is providing $500,000 to the San Diego COVID-19 Children’s Fund to help parents with children ages 0 through 5 who are working in essential jobs pay for childcare. The amount ensures expanded access to the fund, […]
ABC 10 News: Child Care Resources in San Diego
ABC 10 News recently spoke with First 5 San Diego Executive Director Alethea Arguilez and Executive Director of Child Care Resources at YMCA San Diego County Kim McDougal about the current needs and challenges of providing for our families and […]