First 5 Contra Costa

First 5 Contra Costa Working in partnership to change systems & supports to better meet the needs of children & families.

For more than two decades, First 5 Contra Costa has worked to support every child in reaching their full potential by focusing on their most critical years of development—prenatal to age 5. We focus on prevention, center our work around equity, and play many roles to reach our vision: funder, convener, and advocate. Working in partnership with others, First 5 Contra Costa aims to change systems of

services and supports to better meet the needs of young children and their families through our core strategies.

On Saturday, we joined the Northern California Family Child Care Alliance for a community gathering focused on child car...
06/16/2026

On Saturday, we joined the Northern California Family Child Care Alliance for a community gathering focused on child care advocacy, leadership, and equity in early education.

The most powerful part of the day was hearing directly from bilingual family child care educators, who shared their lived experiences within our early childhood system. Their personal stories highlight what it takes to support children, families, and the workforce every day—and why their voices must be central in shaping policy and practice.

We want to extend our appreciation and congratulations to everyone that made this event a success. This work was made possible through First 5 Contra Costa’s Building Blocks Mini-Grants, funded by Sunlight Giving, which are designed to elevate provider voices, expand engagement in advocacy, and build public awareness to support systems change efforts.

¡Su voz importa! 🍎El Food Security Collaborative está organizando una sesión comunitaria virtual en español para escucha...
06/16/2026

¡Su voz importa! 🍎

El Food Security Collaborative está organizando una sesión comunitaria virtual en español para escuchar directamente a las familias sobre sus experiencias con el acceso a alimentos y las necesidades de su comunidad.

🗓 18 de junio
💻 Por Zoom

Los comentarios ayudarán a mejorar futuros programas y servicios alimentarios en Contra Costa County.

What health issues matter most to you and your family? 💙Contra Costa Health is conducting a Community Health Assessment ...
06/15/2026

What health issues matter most to you and your family? 💙

Contra Costa Health is conducting a Community Health Assessment to better understand the needs of residents across the county. The survey covers topics such as access to healthcare, food security, housing, chronic health conditions, and overall well-being.

Your feedback will help inform future health priorities and advance health equity throughout Contra Costa County.

✔️ Available in multiple languages
✔️ Open to all Contra Costa County residents

Take the survey today and help shape a healthier future for our community: https://buff.ly/BFxK1Ih

Have thoughts about food access in your neighborhood? 🍎The Food Security Collaborative is hosting VIRTUAL Community List...
06/12/2026

Have thoughts about food access in your neighborhood? 🍎

The Food Security Collaborative is hosting VIRTUAL Community Listening Sessions to hear directly from residents about what’s working, what challenges exist, and what support families need most.

🗓 District 4: June 15
🗓 District 2: June 16
💻 Sessions are held virtually on Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/j55Phya

Help shape future food access efforts in Contra Costa County.

REMINDER: join the virtual information session tonight at 6:30pm to learn more about the upcoming Child Care Boost Initi...
06/09/2026

REMINDER: join the virtual information session tonight at 6:30pm to learn more about the upcoming Child Care Boost Initiative. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/49wvmbc

Summer fun continues! ☀️Join us for Summer Play Days with the Lynn Center, where families can enjoy outdoor play, connec...
06/09/2026

Summer fun continues! ☀️

Join us for Summer Play Days with the Lynn Center, where families can enjoy outdoor play, connect with others, and learn about resources that support young children’s growth and development.

🗓 Tuesday, June 16
🕐 1:30–3:30 PM
🍎 Light refreshments provided
📝 Free and no registration needed

📞 925-439-9628
📧 [email protected]

Exciting News! Applications are opening for Cohort 2 of the Child Care Boost Initiative, a wage enhancement program for ...
06/03/2026

Exciting News! Applications are opening for Cohort 2 of the Child Care Boost Initiative, a wage enhancement program for early childhood educators in Contra Costa County.

Join CocoKids nonprofit for the upcoming information session on June 9 to learn how this program can boost your monthly income, expand your professional network and provide training opportunities: https://bit.ly/49wvmbc

The Food Security Collaborative wants to hear from YOU. 🍎Join the District 1 Community Listening Session to share your e...
05/29/2026

The Food Security Collaborative wants to hear from YOU. 🍎

Join the District 1 Community Listening Session to share your experiences accessing food, discuss challenges in your community, and help shape future food access programs in Contra Costa County.

🗓 June 2
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/j55Phya

Your voice can help make a difference for local families.

Join the District 3 and District 5 VIRTUAL Community Listening Sessions! 🍎The Food Security Collaborative wants to hear ...
05/22/2026

Join the District 3 and District 5 VIRTUAL Community Listening Sessions! 🍎

The Food Security Collaborative wants to hear directly from residents about food access and community needs.

🗓District 5: May 26
🗓District 3: May 27
Register:https://buff.ly/j55Phya



Your experiences matter. 🍎

The Food Security Collaborative is hosting VIRTUAL District 3 and District 5 Community Listening Sessions where residents can share ideas, challenges, and feedback about food access in their communities.

🗓District 5: May 26
🗓District 3: May 27
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register here:https://buff.ly/j55Phya

Community feedback will help guide future food support programs across Contra Costa County.

Shared solutions begin with listening.First 5 Contra Costa’s consultant, Pamm Shaw, recently gathered feedback from the ...
05/21/2026

Shared solutions begin with listening.

First 5 Contra Costa’s consultant, Pamm Shaw, recently gathered feedback from the Contra Costa County Local Planning Council on emerging themes from a countywide landscape analysis focused on early care and education (ECE) workforce supports.

Thank you to our Local Planning Council members for sharing their valuable insights, experiences, and ideas as this important work continues to evolve. Your collaboration is helping shape stronger supports for the ECE workforce across Contra Costa County.

Stay tuned for the final report coming this summer!

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