Baby boy crawling on the floor at the Monument First 5 Center

First 5 Centers

First 5 Centers holistically support families with children from birth to age 5.

Unlike other community centers, our Family Resource Centers prioritize fostering parents’ ability to advocate for themselves and their families, and in building a sense of community and ownership among participants. 

The centers offer group classes, playgroups, school readiness activities, support groups, one-on-one assistance connecting to community services, and can also provide resources such as food and diapers—all for free for any family interested.

A one-story red brick building with large windows and blue awnings sits on a street corner. A tree with a twisted trunk grows in front, and there are street lamps and a street sign labeled Third St. visible.
A red brick, single-story building with a glass entrance, shrubs in front, and three parked cars. Two trees with sparse leaves are in front, and the address 760 is visible above the door.
A wooden building facade with glass doors labeled East County First 5 Center, 355 East Leland. Business hours and accessibility icons are posted. The First 5 Contra Costa logo is displayed.
A small gray house with a white picket fence, surrounded by green bushes and trees. One person stands at the entrance. An apartment building and playground are visible in the background.
A one-story building with tan and brick walls, large windows, a sign reading West County, and landscaped plants outside, under a clear blue sky.