November Newsletter November 5, 2024 New Recommendations & Funding Opportunities to Support Inclusion in Early Childhood Education Programs First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to announce recommendations and funding opportunities to … Read More
First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Kelly Sessions as the new Finance and Operations Director October 4, 2024 First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to welcome Kelly Sessions as the new Finance and Operations Director. Kelly is a local government executive with over 30 years of experience in finance and … Read More
September Newsletter September 26, 2024 First 5 Contra Costa’s 25-year history celebrated and recognized in proclamation from Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors proclaimed their … Read More
First 5 Contra Costa’s 25-year history celebrated and recognized in proclamation from Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors September 25, 2024 The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors proclaimed their commitment to children ages 0-5 and their families and celebrated the 25th anniversary of First 5 Contra Costa. County officials, … Read More
June Newsletter June 17, 2024 Supporting African American families in East County: Learn more by checking out our new report and video Over the last 5 years, First 5 Contra Costa partnered with organizations in East … Read More
Community Advisory Council Gathers for End-of-Year Celebration and Presents to the First 5 Contra Costa Commission June 11, 2024 First 5 Contra Costa hosted the Community Advisory Council (CAC) end-of-year celebration on Saturday, May 20 at our administrative office. The event gave CAC members an opportunity to present … Read More
Contra Costa County Leaders and Families Gather to Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Lincoln Families Operating East County First 5 Center June 7, 2024 Over the weekend, Contra Costa County leaders and families gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Lincoln Families operating the East County First 5 Center. The day was … Read More
First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez as the new Early Childhood Program Officer May 7, 2024 First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to welcome Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez as the Early Childhood Program Officer to lead the Early Intervention work and other Strengthening Families projects. Liliana has … Read More
Bay Area Leaders Show Appreciation for Child Care Providers at Second Annual Event April 30, 2024 On Saturday, April 27 the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network (BAPFCCN) celebrated their second Annual Provider Appreciation Dinner. The event was a joyful and inspiring evening with over … Read More
February 2024 Newsletter February 20, 2024 Advocacy Day 2024: First 5 Contra Costa visits the Capitol to discuss the importance of prioritizing California’s youngest children and their families Hundreds of First 5 county leaders from … Read More