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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Start Kindergarten Right: Immunize!
Today is the first day of school for many new kindergartners throughout California. Most of them will enter school with fully up-to-date immunizations. But a growing number of parents throughout the state are opting for the “personal belief” exemption and … Continue reading
First 5 Parent Volunteers Advocate for Young Children in Sacramento
Parent leaders from First 5 Contra Costa’s Regional Groups joined 750 participants at the 15th annual Immigrant Advocacy Day in Sacramento earlier this summer to educate legislators about the needs and challenges facing young immigrant children and children of immigrant … Continue reading
Campaign Educates Richmond on Smoke-Free Housing Law
“When one person smokes, the whole building smokes.” That’s the message of a new public education campaign focused on Richmond’s landmark smoke free multi-unit housing law. The Tobacco Prevention Coalition of Contra Costa County and the American Lung Association in … Continue reading
The U.S. Downgrades the Future of our Children
“Yesterday, the stock market dropped over two hundred points on news that child welfare in the U.S. worsened in the last year. Forecasters don’t see any improvement in children’s health or education in the coming months as such key indicators … Continue reading
Kaiser’s $1 Million Grant to Help Monument Community
As an active participant in Healthy and Active Before 5, I am thrilled that our collaborative in partnership with the Monument Community Partnership (MCP) has received a three-year $1 million grant from Kaiser to fight obesity in the Monument Corridor. … Continue reading
Getting Ready for the First Day of Kindergarten
Summer is winding down and school will start before you know it. If you or a family you work with has a child entering kindergarten, here are some tips for making that first day as smooth and enjoyable as possible: … Continue reading
First 5’s New Nursing Room
What better time than World Breastfeeding Week for First 5 Contra Costa to unveil our first designated break room for nursing mothers! First 5 Contra Costa has always been supportive of nursing mothers who need break time to express milk, … Continue reading
Welcome to First 5 Contra Costa’s new blog, called “Take 5!”
The Take 5 blog is another way we’ll provide you with regular updates about our funded programs, information about the latest issues in early childhood, and postings from our staff bloggers on early education, school readiness, health and safety, evaluation … Continue reading
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