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 […]
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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.
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 […]
Getting Kids Back on Track: Return to Health
Happy 2024! To start the year off right, we have teamed up with American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3) Healthy Development Services to offer tips for getting little ones back-on-track with their health:
Secure Cannabis for Safe Kids
Since marijuana use has been legalized, accidental poisonings in children have increased, sometimes requiring visits to the emergency room or hospitalization. First 5 San Diego has partnered with Rady Children’s Hospital to share ways parents and caregivers can safely store […]
ABC: Early Childhood Development Funding
November marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of Proposition 10, a groundbreaking initiative that uses revenues from a tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products as a lifeline for early childhood development programs in California. However, the future of these […]
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. […]
Celebrate Talk, Read, Sing Day!
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined the Localist SD to talk all things Talk, Read, Sing on a very special day! https://fox5sandiego.com/thelocalistsd/how-to-celebrate-talk-read-sing-day-in-san-diego/
Early Learning Activity Book
First 5 San Diego collaborated with other early learning and care partners to create an Early Learning Activity Book. Download it today for some fun and educational activities to do together as a family.