News & Updates

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 …

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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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