First 5 Alameda County

10/28/2026

We honor the life and extraordinary legacy of Dolores Huerta, a trailblazing civil rights and labor leader whose lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and community empowerment helped transform our nation.

Through decades of advocacy, Dolores reminded us that lasting change is built through collective action, that every voice matters, and that all families deserve dignity, opportunity, and the chance to thrive.

Her legacy lives on in the communities she championed, the generations of leaders she inspired, and the continued work to build a more just and equitable future for children and families.

Sí se puede. Today, and always.

10/27/2026

Registration Open: Supporting Immigrant & Refugee Families with Grief and Loss Series
Part 2: Ambiguous and Multiple Losses — Migration, Separation, and "Living Grief" with Vilma Reyes, Psy.D. November 18, 10am -12pm https://conta.cc/4eBAOvP

Email from First 5 Alameda County Register by November 16 Online Event This training series is a collaboration between the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing at UCSF Benioff

10/23/2026

Coming in 2027: Child Care Finder Alameda County! 🎉

Funded by Measure C, this new, mobile-friendly website will help families search for free or low-cost child care by location, hours, languages spoken, and more. Families can learn about child care payment assistance programs they may qualify for.

Child Care Finder is currently being built in phases, with families helping shape it from the start.

🔗 Learn more and sign up for updates at www.first5alameda.org/childcarefinder

10/23/2026

On Thursday, our team joined the Children’s Initiative Oversight Commission to share what OCI (Measure AA) has built since 2022 and to give a first look at our new public data dashboard, an interactive view of how Oakland’s voter-approved funding is supporting the city’s youngest children, families, and early educators.

From FY 2022–23 through FY 2025–26:

💰 $53 million in OCI Early Education Fund investments

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Approximately 7,800 children impacted

📚 660 early educators supported

🏫 34 early education sites receiving facility improvements or expansions

Together with Alameda County’s Measure C and state and federal resources, OCI puts universal access to affordable, high-quality early learning for 3- and 4-year-olds from low income families within reach. We’re grateful to Oakland Unified School District, the City of Oakland’s Early Childhood and Family Services, Accountability Officer Jenn Caban, and the Commission for their partnership and oversight.

As the City’s Early Education Implementation Partner, we’re proud to help advance this work and make the data accessible to the communities we serve.

Oakland School District The City of Oakland

10/23/2026

On Thursday, our team joined the Children’s Initiative Oversight Commission to share what OCI (Measure AA) has built since 2022 and to give a first look at our new public data dashboard, an interactive view of how Oakland’s voter-approved funding is supporting the city’s youngest children, families, and early educators.

From FY 2022–23 through FY 2025–26:

💰 $52.9 million in OCI Early Education Fund investments

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Approximately 7,800 children impacted

📚 658 early educators supported

🏫 34 early education sites receiving facility improvements or expansions

Together with Alameda County’s Measure C and state and federal resources, OCI puts universal access to affordable, high-quality early learning for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds within reach. We’re grateful to Oakland Unified School District, the City of Oakland’s Early Childhood and Family Services, Accountability Officer Jenn Caban, and the Commission for their partnership and oversight.

As the City’s Early Education Implementation Partner, we’re proud to help advance this work and make the data accessible to the communities we serve.

10/22/2026

Stay informed, know your rights, and help your family prepare. ACILEP and Faith in Action East Bay are sharing two upcoming online trainings:

💛 Family Preparedness Training
Thursday, October 22 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Learn how to create a plan that fits your family’s needs.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4K3iSbLLSTmZfCDkoRb3Dw

💛 Know Your Rights Training
Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Learn what to do, what to say, and who to call when encountering immigration officers or witnessing a detention.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KeXq2SCoQUWjVIy04WEJow

Please share with your friends, families, and community!

10/22/2026

How are rising costs affecting our community? Join Alameda County’s Consumer Affairs Commission for a town hall on affordability, with discussions about housing, food, health care, child care, utilities, and transportation.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 p.m.
📍 San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave.

Connect with community resources, hear presentations, and enjoy light refreshments. Share with someone who might be interested!

10/20/2026

Election Day is in two weeks! It’s a great time to introduce your little ones to voting and why every voice matters. Reading together can spark conversations about making choices, respecting others, and participating in our communities.

Here are five books to explore with your children:

📚 Everyone Gets a Say
📚 Say Something
📚 Go Vote, Baby!
📚 Vote for Our Future!
📚 Your Voice, Your Vote

10/16/2026

Registration Open: Sparks of Connection: Elevating Quality Interactions for Neurodiverse Minds with Shawn Bryant, Nov. 4, 10am - 12pm https://conta.cc/4sdzG7s

Email from First 5 Alameda County Register by Nov. 2 Online Event PRESENTER: Shawn M. Bryant Principal Consultant, Yes To ECE Consultancy Director of Adult Learning, Social Impact & Evaluation, Yale U

10/15/2026

Thanks to all of you who came to our Mobile Museum at Oaktoberfest.

Over 760 parents and children (!) visited Habitot at the “Parent Chill Zone” at Oakland’s annual Oaktoberfest celebration in the Dimond District on Sunday, October 4. Our Waterworks exhibit was especially welcome on one of the hottest days of the year. Many thanks to the Dimond Improvement Association for including us.

The Mobile Museum at Oaktoberfest was supported with funds from First 5 Alameda County , with additional support from the Dimond Improvement Association and Oaktoberfest.