News & Updates

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 …

First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Dr. Arash Daneshzadeh as the new Early Childhood Program Officer

December 16, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Arash Daneshzadeh as the new Early Childhood Program Officer. Dr. Daneshzadeh has 20+ years of experience advancing educational equity and …

First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Kelly Sessions as the new Finance and Operations Director

October 4, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to welcome Kelly Sessions as the new Finance and Operations Director. Kelly is a local government executive with over 30 years of experience in finance and …

First 5 Contra Costa’s 25-year history celebrated and recognized in proclamation from Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

September 25, 2024

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors proclaimed their commitment to children ages 0-5 and their families and celebrated the 25th anniversary of First 5 Contra Costa. County officials, …

Community Advisory Council Gathers for End-of-Year Celebration and Presents to the First 5 Contra Costa Commission

June 11, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa hosted the Community Advisory Council (CAC) end-of-year celebration on Saturday, May 20 at our administrative office. The event gave CAC members an opportunity to present …

Contra Costa County Leaders and Families Gather to Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Lincoln Families Operating East County First 5 Center

June 7, 2024

Over the weekend, Contra Costa County leaders and families gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Lincoln Families operating the East County First 5 Center. The day was …

First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez as the new Early Childhood Program Officer

May 7, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to welcome Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez as the Early Childhood Program Officer to lead the Early Intervention work and other Strengthening Families projects. Liliana has …