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Inclusion Convening on Neurodiversity—Meet our Keynote Speaker

May 5, 2025

We are excited to coordinate an event for child care providers that focuses on inclusion strategies for neurodiverse children in child care. The Inclusion Convening on Neurodiversity is on Saturday, …

Ready Kids East County Resource Fair

March 26, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Marina Community Center in Pittsburg, First 5 Contra Costa will host an interactive resource fair that will guide participants through the …

Our commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families

March 21, 2025

At First 5 Contra Costa, we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring all children prenatal to age 5 are healthy, ready to learn, and safe in nurturing families and communities. Physical, …

Ready Kids East County kicks off its next phase to bridge gaps for Black families, promoting equity from womb to classroom

February 5, 2025

The next phase of Ready Kids East County (RKEC), called “Womb to Classroom,” will continue to support families by uplifting opportunities, creating networks, and cultivating pathways with …

Lincoln Families and an East County First 5 Center Family Highlighted in Share the Spirit Campaign

December 19, 2024

“I feel as though the center is my home away from home,” shares Okeena Dickson, a mother from Antioch. “As soon as I get to the center and see the friendly, smiling faces of the staff and even …

First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Kelly Sessions as the new Finance and Operations Director

October 4, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to welcome Kelly Sessions as the new Finance and Operations Director. Kelly is a local government executive with over 30 years of experience in finance and …

First 5 Contra Costa’s 25-year history celebrated and recognized in proclamation from Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

September 25, 2024

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors proclaimed their commitment to children ages 0-5 and their families and celebrated the 25th anniversary of First 5 Contra Costa. County officials, …

Community Advisory Council Gathers for End-of-Year Celebration and Presents to the First 5 Contra Costa Commission

June 11, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa hosted the Community Advisory Council (CAC) end-of-year celebration on Saturday, May 20 at our administrative office. The event gave CAC members an opportunity to present …

Contra Costa County Leaders and Families Gather to Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Lincoln Families Operating East County First 5 Center

June 7, 2024

Over the weekend, Contra Costa County leaders and families gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Lincoln Families operating the East County First 5 Center. The day was …

First 5 Contra Costa Welcomes Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez as the new Early Childhood Program Officer

May 7, 2024

First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to welcome Liliana Gonzalez Sanchez as the Early Childhood Program Officer to lead the Early Intervention work and other Strengthening Families projects. Liliana has …