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 […]
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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/
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 […]
KSDY: First 5 San Diego
First 5 San Diego Executive Director joined KSDY 50 to discuss all things First 5!
KUSI: Breastfeeding Awareness Month
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, joined KUSI to discuss breastfeeding and local resources.
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.
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: Support Options for Families
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, was featured on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss the importance of the first five years of life as well as how to get support during the ongoing pandemic. Watch more below.
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.