All Children Benefit from Developmental Screening

Posted on February 17, 2012 by First 5 Contra Costa

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 the first time, points, takes her first step, or begins waving bye-bye, she is reaching developmental milestones. Although children develop at their own pace, developmental milestones help you know what to expect as your child grows.

Is your child developing like most other children of the same age?

Find out by getting developmental screening for your child. Developmental screenings are simple and easy check-ups. When your child is screened, you will answer a set of questions tied to developmental milestones. Your pediatrician, health care provider, or other service provider can ask you the questions or you can answer them on your own. These questions are designed to help you:

  • Make sure your child’s development is on track
  • Learn about how your child develops and what to expect as your child grows
  • Identify problems or concerns with your child’s development as early as possible
  • Find additional support for your child, if needed
  • Discover ways you can support your child’s next developmental steps

While screening will not provide a diagnosis if there are concerns with your child’s development, it will indicate if your child needs further assessment.

Start Developmental Screening Today!

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive periodic developmental screenings by their pediatrician or health care provider during well-child visits.  It is recommended that screening take place when a child is six months, nine months, 18 months, and every year from one to five years. Although earlier is best, you can start at any time before your child is five. If there is a concern with your child’s development, the earlier it is identified, the sooner your child will receive appropriate support.

Most pediatricians or health care providers provide developmental screening. You can also ask other children’s service providers, such as Head Start or First 5 Centers, about developmental screening.

Learn more about developmental screening or what to do if you are concerned about your child’s development.

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California’s Kindergarten Readiness Act – Now What?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Debi Silverman

It’s kindergarten registration season in school districts throughout California. Some parents may be wondering if their child is ready for kindergarten, while others may be wondering if their child is even eligible.

New kindergarten entry requirements coupled with possible state budget cuts makes this a very confusing time for parents of soon-to-be kindergartners.

For years, California kindergarteners had to turn 5 before December 2 in order to register for kindergarten. The Kindergarten Readiness Act (SB 1381), passed in September 2010, changed the entry date to September 1 so all children would enter kindergarten at age 5. The new age requirement is being phased in over three years starting in 2012-13.

For children planning to enroll in kindergarten next year, they would have to turn 5 on or before November 1, 2012. The following year, the cut-off date will be October 1, and then September 1. SB 1381 also created a new program for young 5 year olds (those turning five between September 2 and December 2) called transitional kindergarten.

The legislation requires school districts to provide transitional kindergarten. Parents can voluntarily choose whether or not to enroll eligible children in the program. All programs are to be taught by credentialed teachers and would provide the type of experiences children need to be ready for school, such as small group activities and hands-on learning using resources that bridge pre-kindergarten and kindergarten standards. School districts have been in various stages of development for the program over the last several months. Now, just as parents are preparing to register children for kindergarten (or transitional kindergarten), things have gotten more complicated.

In January, Governor Brown released his proposed budget for next fiscal year, which eliminates all funding for transitional kindergarten. Some advocates anticipate this could affect over 40,000 children statewide next year alone.  Then, earlier this month, Governor Brown released a trailer bill to his legislation calling for transitional kindergarten to no longer be mandatory. It could still be offered, but it would be up to local districts to determine whether or not to offer it. The new cut-off dates remain, but the trailer legislation now says children who will be 4 years old in November could be admitted to kindergarten if parents request it. What now?

We called various local school districts to enquire whether or not they were moving forward with transitional kindergarten. Some were (Antioch), some weren’t (San Ramon), some were putting it on hold until more is known about the budget (Pittsburg), and some couldn’t provide an answer at all (I won’t mention names here).

For parents of children with fall birthdays, this is all very confusing. And to be fair, for the districts trying to implement this new legislation with already stretched dollars and the uncertainty of the state budget, this is all incredibly challenging.

My advice to parents would be to call your school district and find out what options you have. You may have to call back a few times and check the district’s website for updates. If your child is currently in a preschool program, you may want to talk to the program’s director to see if there’s space available next year just in case you decide to keep your child in preschool.

In the meantime, even if you don’t know whether or not your child is eligible for kindergarten or transitional kindergarten, you can certainly help him or her get ready. Schedule trips to the library, read aloud daily with your child, set up some play dates with other kids, make sure your child gets regular health and dental check-ups, and review the following list. These are the most important skills that kindergarten teachers say children need to start school prepared.

COGNITIVE SKILLS – Your child:

    • Holds a book correctly and can retell stories
    • Knows her first and last name
    • Can sort objects by color, shape and size
    • Is familiar with letters and numbers

APPROACHES TO LEARNING – Your child:

    • Is curious about new things
    • Can stay with a task until completed
    • Follows basic rules and routines

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL – Your child:

    • Gets along with others
    • Knows how to share and take turns
    • Follows two-step directions

COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Your child:

    • Verbally communicates needs and ideas
    • Uses sentences of 5 or 6 words

SELF-HELP SKILLS – Your child:

    • Demonstrates self help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and eating

MOTOR SKILLS – Your child:

    • Can hold a pencil and cut with scissors
    • Runs, jumps, climbs and throws

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Good Dental Habits Start Early

Posted on January 31, 2012 by First 5 Contra Costa

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 development. Baby teeth help children chew food, speak clearly, and hold space so permanent teeth can grow in straight later.

But right now, dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young children, five times more prevalent than asthma. Children with poor oral health experience pain, distraction from learning, and difficulty eating and speaking. All of this can be prevented by practicing good dental habits with children at home, visiting the dentist regularly, and following a balanced diet.

Here are some simple tips to protect your child’s smile now and well into the future:

Don’t put baby to sleep with a bottle. Painful Early Childhood Caries (formerly known as baby bottle tooth decay) is caused when children are allowed to go to bed with a bottle of milk, formula or juice. When this happens, the sugar from the liquid stays in contact with the baby’s teeth for several hours, breaking down the enamel and discoloring teeth. Severe cases can lead to cavities and the removal of teeth.

Gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean, wet cloth after each feeding.

Stop using a bottle for your baby once she turns 12 months. Try a training cup and then a regular cup. The sippy cup is a training tool to help children transition from a bottle or breastfeeding to a cup. It shouldn’t be used for a long period of time – it’s not a bottle and it’s not a pacifier.

Don’t share your toothbrush or eating utensils with your child. Children are not born with cavity-causing bacteria in their mouths, and babies and small children can actually “catch” bacteria from their caregivers. Sharing utensils or letting children put their fingers in your mouth can transfer bacteria in your saliva, which can cause tooth decay.

Brush your child’s teeth twice daily as soon as your child’s first tooth comes in. Use a soft child’s toothbrush, without toothpaste. Children can start using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste at 2 or 3 (once they don’t swallow it). Parents should continue helping children brush their teeth until the child is 6 or 7 years old.

Take your baby to the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends parents schedule a visit to the dentist when their child’s first tooth comes in or at least by a child’s first birthday. After that first visit, children should have a dental checkup at least once a year.

Ask your dentist about fluoridated drinking water and other ways to protect your child’s teeth.  Young children require fluoride to help developing teeth grow strong, and it helps prevent tooth decay in older children when used on a regular basis. Children may not be getting the fluoride they need so talk with your dentist at your next appointment.

Limit sweet and sticky foods, such as raisins or fruit leather snacks. Instead, offer a variety of healthy food from all of the food groups including a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.

Give your child water instead of juice or soda when he is thirsty. Juice and soda contain sugar, and sugar is a known cause of cavities. The acidity in carbonated drinks like soda can also cause erosion of tooth enamel after just one sip.

Start flossing your child’s teeth once two teeth start touching, usually around age 4. Flossing is an important part of dental care because it removes food particles and plaque.

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Teen Parent Champion, Sue Dixon, Retires

Posted on January 25, 2012 by First 5 Contra Costa

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 management and counseling to pregnant and parenting teens for the last decade. During this time, Sue has served young mothers with a fierce combination of tenacity and compassion. Before Sue retires, she took the time to share some of her expertise about teen mothers. Thank you Sue, and good luck!

What are the main issues facing teen moms?

Some of the main issues facing teen moms are the same as other moms – housing, food, transportation, clothes, diapers, or money. But teens also are dealing with the issues of just being a teen – school, peer pressure, friends, parents – then add in a baby’s father who also could be a teen and mix it all up and you have a teen drama. Many of these teens are scared and looking for someone to be there for them. Some have family support, some have their baby’s father, and many have no support.

Stop and think for one minute if you were 14 and you’re pregnant – your parents might help or maybe kick you out or tell you to live with the baby’s father or his parents. You get to the boyfriend’s house and they don’t have much room and now they have another mouth to feed. Now you have to go to school, be responsible for appointments, be a parent, get up in middle of night, do homework, get baby ready, get yourself ready, maybe you don’t look so hot anymore and kids are making fun of you at school. And now you have to find out how to get resources. Who can you turn to?

Teens need that extra help not just for themselves, but for the child they will be raising. As we work with these girls we hope they come away with knowledge about how to make things better in their surroundings for themselves and how to advocate for their child. In the words of our teacher, “Have a plan…and remember that a man is not the plan.”

The teen moms we have worked with have had opportunities others girls have not. Many of them understand the importance of education, the importance of having only one child, and how to live and grow in their environment. Many teens that we meet years later have completed their high school education or higher, still only have one child and are working or going to school. I bet 10 years from now when we look back at some of the children we have touched through First 5 funding, we will see we changed many lives.

In your time working with teen parents, how have their issues changed?

Every year is different. For example, one year we had a number of teens who were having housing issues. Another year, more had issues with Medi-cal or doctors. Some years we saw more violence – both domestic and in the streets.

This year, we saw a higher number of younger pregnant teens. Our average age is between 13 and 16. We have seen a number of teens whose babies’ fathers are teens as well. For a number of years many of our dads were in their twenties, but this has changed.

This year we have a number of teens whose living arrangements are not the best situations but they have no alternatives. We also have many under stress and dealing with post partum issues and our counselor has been handling a higher number of requests for counseling.

We also have a number of teens who are behind in their units to graduate so we work on ways to get additional units and find help to pass the California Exit Exams.

What are some effective ways for teaching young parents parenting skills?

This is a huge challenge.  We find many teachable moments in the (teen parent) class that are valuable lessons for more than one teen usually.

Many of these teens get advice from all over. We try and use text, videos, and workshops that are evidenced based and give the girls material in small dosages so they can absorb it better. We also work on presenting the information in a culturally sensitive way. Role modeling is another way we work on showing that we walk the walk.

One of our best tools in teaching parenting is having the teen do an autobiography of herself: thereby learning about herself, her strengths, what she can build on, and what she can leave behind. Videos work well with teens since they are a very media-driven generation.

What are you going to do now?

I head to Texas to provide support to my own family and my three grandchildren there.  I will not be sitting in a rocking chair but very likely will track some program down and do a little volunteer work.

I leave the Y Team Teen Program in very capable hands. For those of you reading this and whom I have worked with during my 12 years of case managing teens, know I appreciate all of your help, kindness, and time you gave me. Each of you has a special place in my heart. You made my work so much easier and I thank y’all for that. Adios Amigos.

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Brown’s Budget Devastating for Children and Families

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Sean Casey

We all knew that the State budget for the coming fiscal year would be as challenging as those in previous years. But I don’t think anyone imagined the sweeping cuts aimed at the poor and their children proposed by the Governor. Reducing the CalWorks budget by $1 billion, with additional cuts to subsidized child care of over half a billion, the Governor proposes setting back the safety net to a time well before President Clinton promised “an end to welfare as we know it.”

Cuts to Early Care and Education:

In the last three years, $1 billion has been cut in early education programs in California, which has forced 100,000 low-income children out of child care. The Governor’s new proposal calls for an additional $517 million in child care cuts for low-income children by changing eligibility guidelines and provider reimbursement rates for subsidized care and eliminating child care for 62,000 children.

In addition, the proposal would force 40,000 four-year-olds out of free public transitional kindergarten, a new program set up for children too young to enroll in kindergarten under the state’s new age requirements. Families will be forced to pay for another year of preschool, quit working, or settle for an arrangement that may not prepare children for kindergarten.

The cuts aren’t the only threats to California’s child care system. The proposal calls for shifting all subsidized child care programs except part-day preschool from the state Department of Education to county welfare departments starting in 2013. Not only does this shift endanger the maintenance of remaining funds for child care, it symbolizes the full shift of child care from an educational opportunity for children to a work support program.

This policy, if enacted, flies in the face of an ever-increasing body of evidence pointing to the educational, economic and social advantages of high-quality early learning, particularly for low-income and other children who need it the most. If anything, California should be taking the opposite tack and seizing the opportunity to build a system of high-quality early learning that forms the base for school readiness and life-long learning. Such an investment in the social infrastructure is every bit as feasible and worthy as the transportation, water, and other visionary public investments advocated by the Governor in his State of the State address yesterday.

Cuts to CalWORKs

Governor Brown proposes to cut $1 billion from CalWORKs by reducing monthly cash grants to their lowest amounts in decades, shortening the amount of time people can receive aid from four years to two, and providing assistance and child care subsidies only to people who meet new work requirements.

Previously approved welfare-to-work activities, such as job training or educational attainment, will not be supported with aid or child care subsidies. And as mentioned above, families who have successfully transitioned from welfare to work, and rely on child care subsidy to maintain employment, may lose their child care due to new eligibility requirements.

These changes to CalWORKs would be enacted even if his proposed tax initiative is passed by the voters in November.

Policy and budget decisions are all too often driven by hard ideology rather than sound policy, or even common sense. That is the unfortunate state of our times. But right now, one in every five children in California lives in poverty. Seventy-five percent of the people depending on CalWorks are children. The affects of poverty on children can be lifelong, leading to a generation of Californians who have been deprived of the essential supports of early life and who may never live to their full potential.

Cutting welfare, reducing child care, changing the work requirements during a recession – these are policy decisions that will only deepen the hole for families trying to emerge from poverty.

A greater investment in children who need it the most – not less – is what is needed to see the highest return in social and economic terms.

 

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Ring in the New Year with Healthier Snacks

Posted on January 4, 2012 by First 5 Contra Costa

The Delta First 5 Center, located in Brentwood, implemented a new nutrition policy last year.  Perhaps your organization may want to consider ringing in the New Year by adopting a new healthful snack policy.   

Here’s Delta’s nutrition policy, which has been embraced both by the Center’s staff and families. The Delta First 5 Center:     

  • Will not serve sugar-sweetened beverages, including 100% fruit juice, to children at any of the Center’s activities, events or celebrations.
  • Will provide low-calorie whole grain cereal snacks on a daily basis and fresh fruits and vegetables when possible.
  • Will serve whole fruit slices in place of 100% juice or flavored punch when possible.
  • Will always provide water free of charge for children and their families.
  • May provide additional beverages for children including healthy alternatives such as carbonated water (flavored or unflavored) without sweeteners and non-fat or 1% milk (plain, not flavored).

According to Debbie Ogle, Delta First 5 Center’s Director, the healthier policy has not deterred families from attending classes and events.  She says the Center used to serve food that was more processed, but since implementing the new policy, the Center now regularly provides fresh fruit, whole grains, and low-fat options. Sugar-sweetened beverages have been replaced with water with fruit or with milk.

“If we want to combat childhood obesity, then it is critical that the Center model healthful eating and drinking habits for our families,” said Ogle. “Both the parents and children attending the Center are very happy with this change.”

In addition to serving more healthful snacks, the Center now uses snack time to teach children self-help skills, such as pouring milk, and to practice good table manners.

The Delta First 5 Center received a $500 Pledge the Practice mini-grant from the Healthy and Active Before 5 collaborative to help implement the new policy.  You can learn more about adopting healthy beverage, movement and play, breastfeeding promotion, and nutrition policies at Healthy and Active Before 5.

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Meeting the Developmental Needs of Homeless Children

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Wanda Davis

The holidays are a stressful time of year for many families. But imagine if you were a family without a home.

Staff at SHELTER, Inc.’s Mountain View family emergency shelter tell the story of a little boy who entered the shelter last December. He did not have warm clothing, his shoes were several sizes too large, and he had been ill while on the streets. At their intake at the main office, when staff asked the little boy about his Christmas, he replied that Santa could not find him or had forgotten about him. When the family arrived at the shelter an hour later, there were new clothes and a large bag of toys from Santa waiting for him.

SHELTER, Inc. provides Christmas miracles like this every day. And their services are needed now more than ever. The National Center on Family Homelessness reported last week that one in every 45 American children is homeless. That’s 1.66 million homeless children (or 4,400 homeless children every day). Most are under seven years old.

Stability is critical to a young child’s healthy development. Infants born into homelessness are more likely to have low birth weights or be behind on immunizations, toddlers are more likely to demonstrate developmental delays, and preschoolers are more likely to be separated from their parents and exhibit emotional or developmental problems. These issues, if left untreated, could affect children in school and for the rest of their lives.

That’s where SHELTER, Inc. comes in. The shelter provides typical services including housing support, meals, and employment services. The program also supports the developmental needs of its youngest residents.

Parents receive therapy, can take one-on-one or group parenting classes, and learn about appropriate activities to promote their child’s development. Children ages three to five are assessed for preschool readiness and linked with Head Start and other appropriate preschools. All young children receive developmental screening to assess if they are on track in their development. Children with identified concerns are referred for further assessment or early intervention services.

Families often come to the shelter in turmoil and crisis. Nearly half of the families served last year started the reunification process to regain custody of their children; an important first step in securing a healthy bond between parent and child.

In addition, the shelter created a new play area for toddlers last year. First 5 provided child development consulting to design an inviting and educational play area and the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church donated the toys and educational materials.  See the outcome below: 

Parents can observe their children or select a book to read to them in the shelter's new play area.

Homeless children grow up in a storm of unpredictability and insecurity. This homeless shelter is their anchor. Ninety percent of the families served last year moved on to stable housing. And the 60 babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who lived there experienced the secure, stable, and stimulating environment they needed to thrive.

To refer someone to homeless shelter services, call (800) 799-6599.

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A Good Day for Early Childhood Education

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Sean Casey

This morning we learned that California was successful in its bid to receive a Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant from the federal Departments of Education and Health and Human Services.

California was among 35 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, to submit an application to the $500 million state-level competition designed to improve early learning and development systems. Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington also received grants.

Not only is this a great accomplishment for our state, and particularly the hard-working staff at the California Department of Education who completed a very challenging application, but it is a great day for Contra Costa County, one of 16 counties written into the State’s application. We are blessed with many strong leaders in early childhood who have diligently worked to raise the quality of early learning in our county, and our inclusion in this grant is a testament to their passion and hard work.

We are also fortunate to be represented by Congressman George Miller, who first introduced legislation in 2009 to create the Early Learning Challenge Fund and has worked with the Obama administration to ensure that this program found a home within the Race to the Top initiative. He has been, and remains, a leading champion for children in the U.S.

According to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, California’s $52.6 million grant will primarily fund local Quality Rating and Improvement Systems to evaluate individual early learning programs on common standards including the learning environment, teacher effectiveness, and parent engagement. This system is particularly focused on improving access to high-quality early education for children who need it most, an outcome in alignment with our own Preschool Makes a Difference (PMD) program.

With generous support from the Thomas J. Long Foundation, we have been able to expand PMD to three regions in Contra Costa County, setting a high bar for quality and ensuring low-income children have access to high-quality preschool. We are indebted to the Long Foundation for its support, which has helped put Contra Costa on the map when it comes to innovative approaches for early learning in California.

The high-profile announcement of the ELCG awardees at a White House press conference this morning signifies the importance the Obama Administration places on early education. Nobel Laureate James Heckman was on hand to make the case for the economic advantages of supporting early education to reduce inequality and develop the “whole child.” 

I think Secretary of Education Arne Duncan summed it up best in his comments this morning: “We have to educate our way to a better economy.  And education starts at birth.”

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Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by First 5 Contra Costa

Stay Active:

Having healthy holidays begins by staying active, no matter what the circumstances.

  • Spend quality time with family and friends by exercising together. Go with your family on a walk in the park or around the neighborhood. Make your walk festive by looking at holiday lights. If weather is a factor, try walking indoors at a shopping center or simply around your home.
  • Make exercise fun with your kids by playing active games like freeze tag, leap frog and hide-and-seek.
  • Limit time spent in front of the television (babies and toddlers should not watch any TV, preschoolers should not watch more than two hours daily).  

Eat Healthier:

Keep healthy food choices a top priority at holiday gatherings this year.

  • Serve fruits, vegetables and nuts instead of chips and sweets.
  • Help control the urge to overeat by offering small portions. Put food on small plates and limit the number of helpings served.
  • Try substituting healthier ingredients for recipe ingredients high in fat or sugar. For example, mix in applesauce instead of oil for baking with less fat.

Encourage Holiday Safety:

While the holidays are most known for the fun they share, the season can also bring with it added dangers.

  • Remove and dispose of all wrapping paper, bows, ribbons and bags immediately after unwrapping gifts. These materials can be a fire danger and a choking hazard for young children.
  • Place all holiday decorations away from fireplaces, portable heaters and radiators. Also, make sure decorations do not block doorways.
  • If buying toys for young children, be sure to check all tags and labels to make sure the toys are appropriate for the children’s ages. Young children can be injured by toys with small parts, toys that plug into electrical outlets or toys with long pull strings.

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First 5 Contra Costa’s 2011 Highlights

Posted on December 12, 2011 by First 5 Contra Costa

2011 was another interesting and productive year at First 5 Contra Costa. We spent much of the year responding to the State’s attempt to divert $1 billion in First 5 funding, which forced us to make major program cuts for the first time.  Just two weeks ago, the Fresno Superior Court sided with First 5 and declared the State’s raid on First 5 funds “invalid.” We’ll know by February if the State decides to appeal.

Despite the political and economic pressures of last year, the tireless work of First 5 Contra Costa and our funded partners carried on. 

At our last Commission meeting, First 5 Contra Costa Executive Director Sean Casey presented some of the top highlights from 2011. Although this list does not include all of the outcomes achieved on behalf of young children and families in the last year, it’s a pretty impressive summary of some notable accomplishments:

1.  177 low-income children received a Preschool Makes a Difference (PMD) scholarship to attend high-quality preschool.  54 child care sites met high-quality standards required to participate as a PMD site and received training and support.  PMD quality improvement activities ensured that all children enrolled in PMD preschools benefitted, not just children receiving scholarships.     

2. We designed one of the most in-depth professional development programs for early childhood educators in the state. Our model offers more comprehensive individual instruction and assists entire child care sites, which will have a greater impact on children’s learning.

3. With our partners, we trained 150 providers from 50 agencies to implement the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, a developmental screening tool proven to help identify problems in children at an early age.

4. We trained 20 providers to implement Triple P, an internationally known parenting program that prevents severe behavioral, emotional, and developmental problems in children.

5. The Raising a Reader program expanded to 120 different sites, including all state preschools in the West Contra Costa and Pittsburg school districts.

6. 150 low-income parent volunteers received leadership development training and have become strong health advocates in their communities particularly in the fight against childhood obesity.

7. Nearly 1,600 families attended one of our five First 5 Centers. One in four families received help from a Community Resource Specialist, positions created to address the growing needs of families struggling from the recession.

8. More homeless families with children 0 to 5 sought shelter services and most located stable housing. Nearly half of these families began the process of regaining custody of their children while in residence at a homeless shelter.

9. A new First 5 Center satellite site opened in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood.

Learn more.  View First 5 Contra Costa’s 2011 Highlights presentation.

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