News & Updates

Help Shape How $14M in One-Time County Funds Are Spent

September 16, 2025

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 …

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 …