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Author Archives: First 5 Contra Costa
Homeless Shelter Adds Early Intervention Services
Beautifully lit panels of blue sky and trees shine down on children at the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program’s (GRIP) family shelter. This is just one of many new features of GRIP’s recently made-over children’s program at their emergency family shelter … Continue reading
It’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
One in every five children and adolescents has an identifiable mental health need. Yet many of them will never get help. Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of children’s … Continue reading
New Resource for Serving Healthy Beverages in Child Care
A new Web site launched yesterday to help California’s child care providers implement AB 2084 (Brownley), legislation which prohibits most sugar-sweetened beverages from being served in licensed child care programs. AB 2084 went into effect in January. It requires licensed child care … Continue reading
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
JoAnn knew her son Alexander’s behavior was different even when he was a baby. But once he entered preschool, his problems really surfaced. Zander exhibited overly aggressive behavior. He regularly tackled and punched the other children, called them names, and … Continue reading
April is Autism Awareness Month
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data showing that 1 in 88 children in the U.S. has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and … Continue reading
Category: Health and Safety, In the News
Tagged: Autism, developmental screening, early intervention
Your Story Matters: The Local Impact of Child Care Cuts
The good news is that State leaders have taken action in recent weeks to prevent a number of Governor Brown’s proposed cuts to children’s programs. The California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, chaired by Concord’s Assemblymember Susan Bonilla, voted … Continue reading
Reduce Added Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
Kids are consuming too much added sugar according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control. On average, 16% of daily calories consumed by American children come from sugar. The USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that discretionary … Continue reading
All Children Benefit from Developmental Screening
Children learn and grow more during the first five years than any other time in their lives. As your baby becomes a toddler and then a preschooler, he will go through many stages of development. When your child smiles for … Continue reading
Good Dental Habits Start Early
February is national Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to focus on the importance of good oral health habits. This is especially important for young children because tiny baby teeth play a big role in a child’s overall health and … Continue reading
Teen Parent Champion, Sue Dixon, Retires
After serving as a case manager – and lifeline – for thousands of teen parents in West County, the Y Team’s Sue Dixon is retiring. First 5 Contra Costa has funded the YMCA of the East Bay to provide case … Continue reading
Category: First 5 Programs
Tagged: teen mothers, teen parents, YMCA of the East Bay
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