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30 years in mental health, public health, and education. @First5CoCo commissioner Dr. Rocio Hernández is a 2026 Woman of the Year, honored by @RepGaramendi. Read more: ow.ly/UnX85103yoe
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Our Ready Kids East County event calendar has been updated for November and December.
Check out what's happening in East County for families with children 0-5: first5coco.org/for-families/r…
Check out what's happening in East County for families with children 0-5: first5coco.org/for-families/r…
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Join us in celebrating the life of Merl Craft, a beloved Pittsburg leader, advocate, and friend. Merl believed in the power of community and the importance of making sure families had access to the resources and opportunities they needed to thrive. first5coco.org/celebrating-ma…
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1/3: Families face high costs and limited availability when it comes to child care, while early educators face low wages, few benefits, burnout, and 20–40% annual turnover. This structural scarcity hurts parents, employers, and the local economy.
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2/3: We're pleased to share a recently recorded podcast hosted by Jared Asch discussing the importance of childcare for working professionals with our very own Stephanie Shieh and Anna Powell of @CSCCEUCB.
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3/3: Listen to the conversation here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts: youtube.com/watch?v=-Vh8Bu…
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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Rocío Hernández as she is honored with the 2026 Women of the Year for California’s 8th Congressional District by Congressman @RepGaramendi.
first5coco.org/celebrating-a-…
first5coco.org/celebrating-a-…
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Alongside Supervisor @supejohngioia, we’re honored to recognize Dr. Hernández’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to children, families, prevention, and communities across Contra Costa County.
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Join us for one of our upcoming Community Listening Sessions to learn more about our upcoming plans, including shifts at the family resource centers we support across the county. RSVP here: surveymonkey.com/r/7B95D66
The first session is Monday, October 26 in Richmond.
The first session is Monday, October 26 in Richmond.
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📣 ECE providers, your voice matters!
Join the @WDBCCC for community input sessions to share your experiences, challenges & priorities.
📅 Sept. 23, Oct. 5, 7 & 8
🔗 Register using the links on the flyer.
#ECE #EarlyChildhood #ContraCostaCounty
Join the @WDBCCC for community input sessions to share your experiences, challenges & priorities.
📅 Sept. 23, Oct. 5, 7 & 8
🔗 Register using the links on the flyer.
#ECE #EarlyChildhood #ContraCostaCounty
Early Childhood Education professionals & childcare providers in #ContraCostaCounty—we want to hear from you at our upcoming Input Sessions!
Virtual - 6:30-8 pm
-9/23: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
-10/5: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
@116461448366641 @105751489096153
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The 25th Annual Young Children's Issues Forum is just around the corner!
On September 26, join us for an important conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing young children, families, and the early childhood workforce.
Register here: cccoe.link/TOSn4y
On September 26, join us for an important conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing young children, families, and the early childhood workforce.
Register here: cccoe.link/TOSn4y
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1️⃣ It was a joy to be part of the 14th Annual African American Community Baby Shower, hosted by A More Excellent Way! 💛
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2️⃣ We were proud to distribute our New Parent Kits, share helpful information, and connect with families through meaningful conversations about the journey into parenthood.
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3️⃣ Events like this remind us of the power of community and the importance of ensuring that new and expecting parents feel supported, informed, and celebrated.
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The East Contra Costa Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative’s 2026 Sub-Grant RFP is now open: antiochchamber.com/east-contra-co…
The Initiative includes professional development opportunities, including nonprofit focused workshops, education courses & leadership development opportunities.
The Initiative includes professional development opportunities, including nonprofit focused workshops, education courses & leadership development opportunities.
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We join the First 5 Association and other Commissions in honoring Dolly Parton's life contributions to make literacy accessible through books for millions of young children across the nation. Her story is an example of influence and impact fueled by passion and lived experience.
Dolly Parton grew up watching her father struggle to read. She spent her life making sure other kids wouldn't. Her Imagination Library reaches CA children through First 5 commissions. We honor her legacy - read our statement: ow.ly/CQrj50ZFFE8
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🎉 This Saturday! Don't miss MEW's African American Community Baby Shower.
We hope to see you there!
📅 Aug. 29
🕙 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (Zoom Celebration)
🕧 12:30 PM–2:30 PM (Baby Shower)
📍 Lifepoint Church, Concord
Register here: contracostashower2026.eventbrite.com
We hope to see you there!
📅 Aug. 29
🕙 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (Zoom Celebration)
🕧 12:30 PM–2:30 PM (Baby Shower)
📍 Lifepoint Church, Concord
Register here: contracostashower2026.eventbrite.com
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Mark your calendar! 📅 The 25th Annual Young Children's Issues Forum is coming up on September 26. cccoe.link/TOSn4y
Join community leaders and advocates to discuss childcare affordability, access to quality early learning, and strengthening the early education workforce.
Join community leaders and advocates to discuss childcare affordability, access to quality early learning, and strengthening the early education workforce.
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Every family's feeding journey is different, and support matters. California WIC offers families access to breastfeeding resources, peer counselors, and lactation experts.
Find resources and your local WIC office: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/NutritionHealt…
@calwic #NationalBreastfeedingMonth
Find resources and your local WIC office: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/NutritionHealt…
@calwic #NationalBreastfeedingMonth
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Free community event this weekend: a new annual community literacy celebration in partnership with the City of Pittsburg, the Pittsburg Library, and the Children's Book Project.
Saturday, from 11-4, in historic downtown Pittsburg: revisionpub.com/event-details/…
Saturday, from 11-4, in historic downtown Pittsburg: revisionpub.com/event-details/…
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