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First 5 Contra Costa
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Working in partnership with others to change systems of services and supports to better meet the needs of young children and their families in Contra Costa.
Join us Tuesday, November 18 for Family Night! 🎉

A free evening of fun, learning, and connection for parents, caregivers, and kids.

🍽 Dinner included | 📝 No registration needed

Let’s celebrate #EverydayMoments together! 💛

#FamilyNight #FamilyEngagement #ParentingSupport
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Are you an early learning educator working with children 0-5 in Contra Costa County? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college coursework or trainings that help you learn more about early childhood education. Learn more: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-... via @CoCoSchools
Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
October 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 Grants up to $100,000 are available to address District needs—deadlines are approaching fast. Download our quick guide for 'Tips and Tools' to strengthen your application. www.first5coco.org/help-shape-h...
Help Shape How $14M in One-Time County Funds Are Spent | First 5 Contra Costa
www.first5coco.org
September 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Learn more about our Building Blocks Mini Grants, a funding opportunity for community advocacy projects that uplift voices and support policies benefiting Contra Costa kids (ages 0–5) and their families: www.first5coco.org/building-blo...
September 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Are you an early learning educator working with children 0-5 in Contra Costa County? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college coursework or trainings that help you learn more about early childhood education. Learn more: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-... via @CoCoSchools
Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
September 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Do you work in early childhood education with children 0-5? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college courses or trainings. Learn more about the PDP program here: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...
September 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
📣 Parents of young children (0–5) — your voice matters!

Contra Costa County is deciding how to spend $14M in one-time funds, and your input can help shape programs for kids & families.

📝 Take the 5-min survey now:
👉 bit.ly/45ZmbhY
September 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Do you work in early childhood education with children 0-5? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college courses or trainings. Learn more about the PDP program here: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...
September 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
💰 Where should $1M be spent in District 2?

Join Supervisor Candace Andersen at upcoming Town Halls to discuss the Community Impact Fund:

📍9/10 – Walnut Creek, 6:30 PM
📍9/15 – San Ramon Valley, 6 PM
📍9/24 – Lamorinda, 6 PM

🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/September-5-...
September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
📢 District 3 orgs & families (Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley & more), Supervisor Diane Burgis invites you to:

📝 Take the county-wide survey to help guide investments that support the community
🗣️ Join a 9/25 Town Hall in Oakley to discuss local needs

forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
September 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📢 District 4 orgs (Clayton, Concord, Pleasant Hill, parts of Walnut Creek):

Apply for one-time Community Impact Fund grants ($10K–$100K) via Supervisor Ken Carlson’s new info page.

📝 Take the county survey & learn more:
Community Impact Fund | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website
Community Impact Fund
www.contracosta.ca.gov
September 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are you an early learning educator working with children 0-5 in Contra Costa County? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college coursework or trainings that help you learn more about early childhood education. Learn more: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-... via @CoCoSchools
Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
September 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Tired of hearing “fine” when you ask how school went?

Try asking your kindergartener questions like:
💬 “What made you laugh today?”
💬 “What was your favorite part of the day?”

Get more great ideas from The Everymom: theeverymom.com/questions-to...

#ParentingTips #KindergartenLife
September 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚 A library card opens doors for your little learner—storytime, play, family events, and more!

Visit Contra Costa County Library to find one of 26 branches and sign up today: ccclib.org

#LibraryLove #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #ContraCostaCounty #EarlyLearning
September 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🎓 Student Parent in Contra Costa?
East County program offers $500/month for 12 months
🗓️ Apply before August 29, 2025

bit.ly/elevate_eastcounty

🎓 ¿Padre o madre estudiante en Contra Costa?
East County te ofrece $500/mes por 12 meses.
🗓️ Aplica antes del 29 de agosto de 2025
August 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🎓 Student Parent in Contra Costa?
East County program offers $500/month for 12 months
🗓️ Apply before August 29, 2025

bit.ly/elevate_eastcounty

🎓 ¿Padre o madre estudiante en Contra Costa?
East County te ofrece $500/mes por 12 meses.
🗓️ Aplica antes del 29 de agosto de 2025
August 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Regístrese hoy para una clase GRATIS o una capacitación individual para fortalecer las habilidades de Crianza.

Todas las clases son virtuales y disponibles por Zoom.

Visite: bit.ly/triple-p-parenting
August 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
School’s back in session! Looking to volunteer at your kindergartener’s school without burning out? ✋🏽

The Everymom shares realistic tips to stay involved while keeping balance: theeverymom.com/how-to-volun...

#ParentVolunteers #KindergartenLife #FamilyEngagement #BackToSchool
August 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🎓 Student Parent in Contra Costa?
East County program offers $500/month for 12 months
🗓️ Apply before August 29, 2025

bit.ly/elevate_eastcounty

🎓 ¿Padre o madre estudiante en Contra Costa?
East County te ofrece $500/mes por 12 meses.
🗓️ Aplica antes del 29 de agosto de 2025
August 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Check out what we've been up to (and find out where we'll be next) in our latest newsletter. www.first5coco.org/august-newsl...
August 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Join us for TWO impactful events happening on August 16 in East County!

Don't miss these amazing events—packed with resources, fun, and support for the whole family—bring a friend and we’ll see you there!
August 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Kindergarten drop-offs can come with big feelings (and big tears). The Everymom offers tips for handling school goodbyes with calm, consistency, and care.

Read more: theeverymom.com/crying-at-sc...

#KindergartenLife #BackToSchool #ParentingSupport #SchoolTransitions #BigFeelings
August 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Starting school is a big step—for your child and for you! Help your little one thrive with support from First 5 California’s school readiness tips: www.first5california.com/en-us/topics...

#SchoolReadiness #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #FamilyEngagement #ParentingSupport #FirstDayOfSchool #ECE
July 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Happy National Parents’ Day! Parenting can be tough, but your love, care, and everyday moments shape your child’s future.

💛 Celebrate yourself today!

Explore free resources for families: www.first5coco.org/for-families/

#NationalParentsDay #ParentingSupport #ParentingJourney
July 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Ang bawat bata ay lumalaki sa kanilang sariling bilis—ngunit ang mga unang taon na iyon ay susi para maabot ang mahahalagang milestone.

Matuto pa at kumonekta ngayon! youtu.be/OCZBvmSd-pU?...
(Short) Help Me Grow Contra Costa (in Tagalog)
YouTube video by First5CoCo
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July 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM