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 […]
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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.
First 5 San Diego Featured in Migration Policy Institute Press Release
Innovative Home Visiting Programs Offer Model Approaches That Expand Equitable Access and Increase Effectiveness for Immigrant and Refugee Families Home visiting programs offer an effective way to promote the well-being and positive long-term outcomes for at-risk children and their parents […]
KSDY50 Interview
First 5 San Diego Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, was recently interviewed by KSDY 50 about what First 5 San Diego does in the community and why the first five years of life are so important. She was joined by Miren […]