News & Updates

First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Stephanie Shieh as the new Early Childhood Program Officer

July 23, 2025

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 …

End-of-Year Celebration Showcases Community Advisory Councils’ Impact, Insights, and Cross-Center Collaboration

June 30, 2025

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 …

Inclusion Convening on Neurodiversity—Meet our Keynote Speaker

May 5, 2025

We are excited to coordinate an event for child care providers that focuses on inclusion strategies for neurodiverse children in child care. The Inclusion Convening on Neurodiversity is on Saturday, …

Ready Kids East County Resource Fair

March 26, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Marina Community Center in Pittsburg, First 5 Contra Costa will host an interactive resource fair that will guide participants through the …

Our commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families

March 21, 2025

At First 5 Contra Costa, we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring all children prenatal to age 5 are healthy, ready to learn, and safe in nurturing families and communities. Physical, …

Ready Kids East County kicks off its next phase to bridge gaps for Black families, promoting equity from womb to classroom

February 5, 2025

The next phase of Ready Kids East County (RKEC), called “Womb to Classroom,” will continue to support families by uplifting opportunities, creating networks, and cultivating pathways with …

Lincoln Families and an East County First 5 Center Family Highlighted in Share the Spirit Campaign

December 19, 2024

“I feel as though the center is my home away from home,” shares Okeena Dickson, a mother from Antioch. “As soon as I get to the center and see the friendly, smiling faces of the staff and even …