News & Updates

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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First 5 Contra Costa’s administrative offices are moving to a new location. Effective January 1, 2026, our administrative offices will have a new address and phone number: First 5 Contra Costa …

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Celebrating Connection and Collaboration at the Ready Kids East County Big Table Event On October 29 more than 65 individuals participated in an incredible evening of community, and collaboration …

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  The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is asking for input on how to spend approximately $14 million in one-time federal funds, and we want to make sure families like yours are part of …

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Stephanie Shieh joins First 5 Contra Costa with a strong background in the early education and nonprofit sectors, along with a deep commitment to shaping educational and social support systems to be …

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On Saturday, May 31, First 5 Contra Costa hosted the Community Advisory Council (CAC) end-of-year celebration. This annual event gives CAC members an opportunity to present their data collection …

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