First 5 in the News: First 5 opens new resource centers for families The First 5 Family Resource Center at Lakeside in Oroville has opened its doors, and the opening was a day filled with fun! The center is funded through First 5 Butte County Children & Families Commission where parents can find support, children can learn and play, and the community can grow stronger. Read more from Enterprise-Record: https://ow.ly/sRNu50T9oXR
First 5 Association of California
Civic and Social Organizations
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A voice for the state's 58 First 5 county commissions, working to build strong systems for CA's youngest kids.
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The Association is a nonprofit membership organization for California's 58 First 5 county commissions. The Association connects commissions to other public and nonprofit partners, including county departments, foundations, and child advocacy organizations to ensure collaboration and a common statewide agenda to ensure the best future for our children.
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http://www.first5association.org
External link for First 5 Association of California
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- Alameda, CA
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1115 Atlantic Ave
Alameda, CA 94501, US
Employees at First 5 Association of California
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Kristine Dobson
Chief Operating Officer at California Children & Families Foundation and First 5 Association of California
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Avo Makdessian
Social Impact Executive
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Shelby Hill
Senior Executive Administrator at First 5 Association of California
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Catherine M. Goins
Early Childhood Leader and Administrator
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Imagine a world where every child has access to the mental health support they need. First 5 Center for Children's Policy has just released a new brief outlining key policy solutions for California to tackle this issue head-on! Download "The Impact of California's Mental Health Service Provider Shortage: Inequitable Access to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services" brief: https://ow.ly/7H0H50T4zIA
California faces a significant shortage in IECMH professionals. This gap affects the ability to provide essential support for little ones during their most crucial years. The Center's new IECMH brief outlines key policy solutions to address this workforce shortage and improve access to vital behavioral and mental health services for infants, toddlers, and young children across the state. Download the brief: https://ow.ly/7H0H50T4zIA
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Imagination knows no bounds, and neither should a child's opportunity to play and learn! Congratulations to First 5 Napa County, Napa County Health and Human Services, and Children's Museum of Napa Valley for the successful unveiling of The Imagination Station! Watch the Video: https://ow.ly/uaNr50T2a4N
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For decades, apprenticeship has been a popular career pathway for occupations such as electricians, plumbers and carpenters. In early care and education, however, there was limited uptake of the model. Recently, that has changed — and fast. Read more from EdSurge: https://ow.ly/3uLV50SSr8x
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As Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications at First 5 Monterey County, Nina Alcaraz reminds us of the power of bringing children into important spaces. Their presence is motivation for staying committed to balancing our present and future while honoring the past. #WeAreFirst5
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The latest brief from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is out, highlighting what states did in 2024 to support our littlest ones and their families. From expanding access to healthcare to boosting childcare support, states are stepping up in big ways. Download the "2024 Prenatal-to-3 Legislative Highlights" brief: https://ow.ly/SZZR50SLKwT
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For 20 years, Irma Rangel has been a part of First 5 Tulare County's mission to serve children and families, from mental health professional to now a First 5 commissioner. She shares a story on the power of #EarlyIntervention and #Prevention and how First 5 can play a crucial role throughout a child's growth into adulthood. #WeAreFirst5
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The positive effects of ensuring that students have teachers of the same race as them can happen across all programs, despite their funding sources. Read "As we expand universal preschool access, let’s ensure teachers mirror their students’ ethnicity" from EdSource: https://ow.ly/fpcT50SIM4S
COMMENTARY: As we expand universal preschool access, let’s ensure teachers mirror their students’ ethnicity
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The future of California's children depend on the systems' ability to change and understand the deep need for equity and diversity. Hear from First 5 Monterey County Executive Director, Francine Rodd, about their involvement in our REDI Core Team's commitment to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion for creating lasting change. #WeAreFirst5
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Cradle-to-Career was a long time coming. California was one of only 11 states that did not have a data system with formal connections across two or more of the four core areas — early learning, K-12, post secondary and workforce. Read more from EdSource: https://ow.ly/AuHG50SCxuk
California prepares to launch first phase of new education data system
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