Healthy Development Services (HDS) is an array of services for early identification and treatment of children with mild to moderate developmental delays. Services include assessment and treatment for developmental (including speech and language) and behavioral concerns, parent education, and care coordination […]
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KidSTART
KidSTART is an integrated program within First 5 San Diego and HHSA Behavioral Health Services to support children with complex needs. The KidSTART Center performs triage, assessment, referrals and treatment for children with multiple complex delays, and disorders.
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 […]
Fido Activity Calendar
First 5 San Diego has created a 2024 calendar with daily prompts for fun activities and parenting insights, perfect for engaging with your children. Keep it on your refrigerator and mark completed activities!
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.
Meet Fido!
Child Advocacy Month
It’s Child Advocacy Month! This month is near and dear to us as an organization dedicated to building early care systems and supports for families and caregivers. Our goal is to set families up for success so that their children […]