News & Updates

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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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 …

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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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