First 5 Contra Costa Supports AB 2230 to Strengthen Protections for Immigrant Families in Child Care Settings July 2, 2026 On Monday, June 29, First 5 Contra Costa Executive Director Dr. Ruth Fernández joined Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (District 15) during the Senate Human Services Committee hearing to … Read More
Celebration of the Community Advisory Councils, highlighting their efforts to strengthen protective factors for families with young children June 24, 2026 Each Spring, First 5 Contra Costa hosts the Community Advisory Council (CAC) end-of-year celebration. This annual event gives CAC members an opportunity to present their data collection findings, … Read More
June Newsletter June 22, 2026 Coffee & Kids brings leaders together to focus on Contra Costa’s early care and education workforce On May 26, community leaders, advocates, and policymakers gathered for Coffee & Kids, … Read More
Building a Stronger Early Care and Education Workforce May 27, 2026 Community leaders, advocates, and policymakers gathered on May 26 for a conversation on the current state of the early care and education workforce, existing ECE workforce supports in our … Read More
Celebrate the Launch of the Contra Costa Early Childhood Systems Map February 17, 2026 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Contra Costa Early Childhood Systems Map, a powerful new tool designed to help communities, providers, and policymakers work together to improve … Read More
Reflecting on 2025 & Looking Ahead Together January 9, 2026 To our community partners and allies, As we welcome 2026 and reflect on the year behind us, I find myself holding many emotions. In 2025, we leaned into our values of equity, inclusion, and community … Read More
First 5 Contra Costa Receives Grant to Boost Child Passenger Safety Across the County December 30, 2025 First 5 Contra Costa has received new grant funding for nearly $140,000 to improve child passenger safety for the county’s youngest and most vulnerable residents. The funding will support the … Read More
Remembering Rob Reiner: A Visionary for Early Childhood and Mental Health December 19, 2025 All of us at First 5 Contra Costa are deeply saddened by the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. We honor Rob’s remarkable legacy and visionary leadership in early … Read More
First 5 Contra Costa's Administrative Office has a New Home December 18, 2025 First 5 Contra Costa’s administrative office has moved to a new location. Effective January 1, 2026, our administrative office will have a new address and phone number: First 5 Contra Costa … Read More