First 5 Contra Costa recenlty awarded Aspiranet a contract up to $3.6 million to conduct home visiting services for expecting or new moms and dads. Funding was allocated through June 30, 2019, and Aspiranet will receive up to $1.3 million each year starting July 1.

First 5 Contra Costa has allocated funding for home visiting services for more than a decade. Every three years or so, we engage in a competitive funding process to re-allocate our funds. The bidding process for this contract drew four applicants.

Home visiting services will be provided to families living in Antioch, Bay Point, Concord, Martinez, Richmond and San Pablo. Research shows home visiting is an effective way to reach new parents, reduce child abuse, and improve child health and development. Well-designed, voluntary home visiting programs can also lead to substantial savings for taxpayers with fewer children in social welfare, mental health, and juvenile corrections systems.

Father Engagement Specialist Sang Nim (right) provides support to dads.

The home visiting programs we’re funding will continue to serve both mother and fathers. Male home visitors will provide one-on-one and group support to expecting and new dads, providing assistance with parenting, employment resources, community services, and information about infant development.

The program aims to engage expecting parents and provide more in-depth services for a longer period of time.

To make a referral call (925) 753-2156.