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First 5 Alameda County Supporting families & children 0-5. Visit first5alameda.org to learn more.

Many thanks to The Unity Council for hosting our listening session last month. ๐Ÿ™Œ
01/17/2025

Many thanks to The Unity Council for hosting our listening session last month. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Many thanks to Glad Tidings Church, Hayward for hosting our listening session! ๐Ÿ™
01/17/2025

Many thanks to Glad Tidings Church, Hayward for hosting our listening session! ๐Ÿ™

๐ŸŒŸThis  , weโ€™re celebrating Dr. Kingโ€™s legacy with these powerful books for young readers that highlight his life, courag...
01/17/2025

๐ŸŒŸThis , weโ€™re celebrating Dr. Kingโ€™s legacy with these powerful books for young readers that highlight his life, courage, and the ongoing fight for justice.

๐Ÿ“š I Am Martin Luther King Jr.
๐Ÿ“š Goodnight Martin Luther King Jr., Goodnight Our World
๐Ÿ“š I Am Brave
๐Ÿ“š Who Was MLK?
๐Ÿ“š A Kid's Book About Advancing Civil Rights

These books offer children an accessible way to learn about Dr. Kingโ€™s extraordinary impact and inspire them to take action for a more just and equitable world.

Registration Open: Supporting Immigrant Families and Refugees Series Equipping Families with Legal and Mental Health Res...
01/16/2025

Registration Open: Supporting Immigrant Families and Refugees Series Equipping Families with Legal and Mental Health Resources During Uncertain Times https://conta.cc/40lfZN9

Email from First 5 Alameda County Register by January 26 Online Event This training is a collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing at UCSF Benioff Children's

01/09/2025

๐ŸŽ’ Did you know that 4 in 5 children who are not ready for kindergarten continue to struggle academically in third grade? And did you know that according to Alameda County parents and caregivers only 33% of children were fully ready for kindergarten in 2022?

๐Ÿ“ˆExplore our Data for Action guide in our NEW Annual Report, which informs programming, investment, and policy advocacy for First 5, community-based organizations, and other public agencies, and can provide key context, like the community conditions impeding childrenโ€™s kindergarten readiness, for local leaders and decision-makers: https://bit.ly/3ZCBWZ0

Start off the year by making your voice heard and share your priorities on how Measure C funds should be allocated. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ S...
01/08/2025

Start off the year by making your voice heard and share your priorities on how Measure C funds should be allocated.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, January 11, 2025

โฐ 9AM - 12PM

๐Ÿ“ Glad Tidings Church
970 Glad Tidings Way
Hayward, CA 94544

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Open ECE professionals, child care providers, families, and the community at large.

๐ŸŽ‰ Food, child care and translation will be available!

01/03/2025

๐Ÿ“ We are proud to partner with many local organizations and agencies throughout Alameda County that center the wellbeing of our children and those who care for them and are focused on securing a better future for kids and families. ๐Ÿ“ƒ Learn more about our initiatives and the partners who make our work possible: https://bit.ly/3ZCBWZ0

01/03/2025

As we enter 2025, we are filled with hope and gratitude for the incredible community of families, partners, and advocates who inspire us daily.

Together, weโ€™ve worked to ensure that every child in Alameda County has the best possible start in life. We are excited to continue that mission with renewed energy and commitment in 2025! Hereโ€™s to another year of growing, learning, and thrivingโ€”together!

๐Ÿ’› Wishing you and your loved ones a joy-filled year and good health!

12/26/2024

๐Ÿก We believe communities, classrooms, and clinics are all important places for the wellbeing and kindergarten readiness of every child: https://bit.ly/3ZCBWZ0

Our Policy Agenda guides how we engage in local, state, and federal policy and budget developments to address the underlying structural issues that face communities, families, and children. Learn more about it in our NEW 2023-2024 annual report!

Our team had a wonderful time celebrating the season together at our annual staff holiday party! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจIt was a joyful celeb...
12/23/2024

Our team had a wonderful time celebrating the season together at our annual staff holiday party! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ
It was a joyful celebration of our work together in 2024 and the exciting possibilities ahead in 2025. We are grateful for our incredible team and the work we do together. โค๏ธ

12/23/2024
Happy Holidays! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ•Ž๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจThis season, we celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and holidays that make our Alameda County...
12/20/2024

Happy Holidays! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ•Ž๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธโœจThis season, we celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and holidays that make our Alameda County community so vibrant. From Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, Christmas to Lunar New Year, and so many others, this is a time to honor the diversity that strengthens us and the traditions that bring us together.

As we reach the yearโ€™s end, we are grateful for the opportunity to support families and young children throughout our county. We wish you and your loved ones peace and joy during this holiday season!

12/18/2024

๐ŸŽ‰This year we celebrated 25 years of service to children, families and neighborhoods in Alameda County! We invite you to take a look at our annual report for a glimpse of the impact and system building thatโ€™s occurred over the year: https://bit.ly/3ZCBWZ0

We are full of gratitude to do this work and to be in partnership with everyone who makes this work possible. ๐Ÿค

Many thanks Commissioner Renee Sutton Herzfeld! With a remarkable career spanning over 35 years, Renee has been a tirele...
12/17/2024

Many thanks Commissioner Renee Sutton Herzfeld! With a remarkable career spanning over 35 years, Renee has been a tireless advocate for early childhood education and family support, leaving an indelible mark on Alameda County. We are grateful for your over 13 years of service on our Commission. Your leadership and partnership has truly made an impact on our work. ๐Ÿ™ ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธCalling all ECE professionals, child care providers, and families of young children! Join us for our second Listening ...
12/09/2024

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธCalling all ECE professionals, child care providers, and families of young children! Join us for our second Listening Session and share your priorities for allocating Measure C funds.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday, December 18, 2024

โฐ 6PM - 8PM

๐Ÿ“ The Unity Council
Fruitvale โ€“ San Antonio Senior Center
3301 E.12th Street, Suite 201
Oakland, CA 94601

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Open ECE professionals, child care providers, families, and the community at large.

๐ŸŽ‰ Food, child care and translation will be available!

Holiday Reads for Kids! ๐Ÿ“š Swipe through for a collection of festive books that celebrate our community's many cultures, ...
12/03/2024

Holiday Reads for Kids! ๐Ÿ“š Swipe through for a collection of festive books that celebrate our community's many cultures, religions, and traditions! Perfect for sharing joy and learning with your little ones this holiday season.

๐Ÿ“– Kwanzaa
๐Ÿ“– Hanukkah Bear
๐Ÿ“– โ€™Twas Noche Buena
๐Ÿ“– Sounding Joy
๐Ÿ“– Happy All-idays!

Which book will you read first? Let us know your favorites!

As we enter the ๐ŸŒŸseason of gratitude, it's a wonderful time to teach our little ones about thankfulness and joy. ๐Ÿ“š One g...
11/25/2024

As we enter the ๐ŸŒŸseason of gratitude, it's a wonderful time to teach our little ones about thankfulness and joy. ๐Ÿ“š One great way to start is by sharing stories highlighting gratitude and love. Check out this list of beautiful children's books perfect for cozy moments with your family:

๐Ÿ“– Gracias, Thanks
๐Ÿ“– Giving Thanks
๐Ÿ“– All the World
๐Ÿ“– Thanks a Million
๐Ÿ“– My Heart Fills With Happiness

Letโ€™s embrace the season with hearts full of gratitude! ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ‘‹ Are you an ECE professional or child care provider? We want to hear from you! Join us for our first Listening Session ...
11/21/2024

๐Ÿ‘‹ Are you an ECE professional or child care provider? We want to hear from you! Join us for our first Listening Session and share your priorities for allocating Measure C funds. Your insight is invaluable!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ December 4, 2024

โฐ 6PM - 8PM

๐Ÿ“ Dublin Technology Center, 6200 Village Parkway, Suite 101 Dublin, CA 94568

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Open ECE professionals, child care providers, families, and the community at large.

๐ŸŽ‰ Food, child care and translation will be available!

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