First 5 Association
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A collective voice for the 58 First 5 county commissions to ensure that young kids in California grow up healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Joined June 2013
Don’t miss it! Apply by Fri, Nov 14. Leadership Lab fits workloads: 1 partner meeting/month for 6 months, with clear goals + check-ins. Practice shared leadership in doable steps. Invest in your growth and better outcomes for young children. Sign up today: https://t.co/xCd4GRN9ZY
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Children’s Funding Project launched a new web resource to further support Native nations, Tribal leaders, and Native-led organizations committed to building sustainable funding systems for Native children and youth. Check it out: https://t.co/qSFX5EBnq1
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Don’t miss The Power of Your Voice: Advocacy Messaging that Moves session, hosted by First 5 Leadership Institute, on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Strengthen your advocacy & learn strategies that inspire action. Register now: https://t.co/Gu3krqWeAZ
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AmeriCorps funding cuts put vital early-childhood programs at risk - programs that bring stability, learning, and hope to families. First 5 Association Executive Director Avo Makdessian shares what’s at stake. Read more from @EdSource: https://t.co/EFlsd5SwlH
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Across California, First 5 Commissioners are connecting through virtual roundtables that build peer learning & shared leadership under the First 5 Leadership Institute. Learn more: https://t.co/xthFcwnSAS
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Passionate about early childhood? Shape tomorrow’s future with First 5. Explore careers that create lasting change. Browse the First 5 Job Board page: https://t.co/I7vRO82W7G
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Immigration policy shifts and enforcement actions are creating fear for immigrant families. ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new safe spaces one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children and families. Download now: https://t.co/duf04PKvrz
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Mi Escuelita Preschool, funded in part by @First5SD, is redefining early learning for children who’ve experienced trauma, combining therapy, family support & education to build resilience. Read the @CalMatters article:
calmatters.org
Children with traumatic experiences who attend Mi Escuelita preschool in San Diego graduate ready for kindergarten and continue to do well in school for years.
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Your voice matters. Join The Power of Your Voice: Advocacy Messaging that Moves on November 20 at 1 p.m. to strengthen your advocacy & connect with audiences that inspire action. Register today: https://t.co/tZpsbm0CHC
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Leadership grows through connection. Apply now for the First 5 Leadership Institute’s Affinity Circles - https://t.co/G0RP8j5Kql and Leadership Lab - https://t.co/HLQkjBZn1r. Two opportunities to reflect, connect & strengthen your leadership. Learn more & apply today!
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The shutdown is hurting families. If Congress doesn’t act by Nov 1st, 134 Head Start programs in 41 states may lose funding—putting thousands of kids at risk. Congress: End the shutdown. Protect Head Start. #EndTheShutdown #StandForHeadStart
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A new Together for SLO County fund is giving nonprofits a vital boost, blending public & private support for families. With cuts up to 50%, partners like @First5SLO are helping stabilize housing, mental health & food programs. Read more from @KSBY:
ksby.com
The public and private sectors are teaming up in San Luis Obispo County to provide funding for nonprofits offering essential services to those in need.
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The 68-cent wage gap for Disabled women isn't just a number—it represents lost opportunities & families working harder for less. Join our efforts to close the pay gap by signing @JenSiebelNewsom’s Equal Pay Pledge: https://t.co/gkGjriOnKv
#DisabledWomensEqualPayDay
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Congrats to @First5Alameda on a successful Make a Circle screening, celebrating collaboration and community for early childhood. Learn more about the film: https://t.co/Eb7tLWpHPI
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Join us on Oct. 23 for the First 5 Leadership Institute REDI peer session featuring @SonomaFirst5, @First5CoCo & @First5Merced. Learn how counties are putting equity into action. Register now: https://t.co/naOa6ERQfa
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Measure C funds are finally reaching Alameda County’s child care providers—keeping programs open & families supported. Read more from @KQED: https://t.co/xuCDyqlIOj
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Every milestone is a chance to read! @f5sb’s Chino event celebrated early literacy & family connection. Read more: https://t.co/MKPp5B79xb
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Learn from a groundbreaking new paper by Children’s Funding Project about strategies for pursuing long-term and sustainable state dedicated funding for kids. https://t.co/kKQVxnbISN
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Oct. 24: @DHCS_CA hosts a statewide webinar on best practices for connecting children & families to services. First 5 programs will be featured. Register: https://t.co/51h4SbSRY8
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Parenting supports matter. CYBHI features First 5 Mendocino & @First5SantaCruz expanding Triple P to strengthen families & communities. Read more: https://t.co/c0aqwNBKOM
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