FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

FIRST 5 Santa Clara County We support the healthy development of young children, prenatal through age five, and their families in Santa Clara County.

We will fulfill our mission by targeting our resources and partnerships to meet specific goals in the following areas: children's health, family support, communications and public awareness, workforce development, systems change,

06/25/2026

Girl grip meet summer reading grip! 🤝

Now is the time to join Potter the Otter's Summer Reading Club. Grab Potter's new reading log and tracker so your little ones can build positive reading habits and see the reading progress they've made all summer long. Download and start reading today with your family: https://bit.ly/49E0h5q

06/24/2026

If your family uses CalFresh, be sure to get your fruits and veggies before June 30, as the program will pause at the end of the month. The program could return if more funds are approved in the state budget. If your family needs extra support, there are local resources to help with food and meals. Find resources in Santa Clara County through 211 Bay Area, Findhelp, Martha's Kitchen, and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. If you know someone who needs food resources, please share this post with them.

06/21/2026

Dads give their children, little and grown-up, many gifts. Some of the greatest gifts are emotions and feelings that we can't display on a shelf: love, support, and life lessons that shape who we become. Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, stepdads, and father figures out there! What does your dad or the father figure in your life mean to you? Let us know in the comments below! ❤️

06/19/2026

What a joyful celebration! 🎉 Over 6,000 community members gathered at the African American Community Service Agency’s Juneteenth in the Streets Festival to celebrate freedom, honor Black culture, and pass traditions, stories, and community pride on to the next generation. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County was proud to celebrate alongside our grantee, where Potter the Otter shared books, high-fives, hugs, and even joined the drum circle! Thank you AACSA for hosting such an important event and creating memories with children and families on a day filled with connection, culture, and community. ❤️💛💚🖤

Just in time for Father's Day, we're excited to share our newest Potter the Otter story! 💙🦦 In "Potter & Papa Otter Cro...
06/18/2026

Just in time for Father's Day, we're excited to share our newest Potter the Otter story! 💙🦦 In "Potter & Papa Otter Cross the River", Potter sets out on an adventure with Papa Otter and discovers that doing new things isn't always easy, but with encouragement from a caring grown-up and belief in himself, he can take on challenges one small paddle at a time.

This heartwarming digital story celebrates courage, confidence, perseverance, and the special role that supportive grown-ups play in helping children grow.

✨ Available in English and Spanish
🎧 Listen to the podcast version on your next car ride!

"I can do hard things, yes, it's true! One small paddle, and then two!"

Happy Father's Day to all of you amazing dads and dad figures who encourage the little otters in your lives!

Visit our website to read or listen today!

Partners in our Home Visiting Collaborative and Stronger Systems, Stronger Families initiative are invited to our third ...
06/18/2026

Partners in our Home Visiting Collaborative and Stronger Systems, Stronger Families initiative are invited to our third Partner Learning Exchange, a space designed to strengthen collaboration and shared learning. You'll learn how your organization can leverage the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) benefits. And you'll also learn from Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Healthier Kids Foundation, and Roots Community Health on how CalAIM is shaping their programs. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4grawxZ

Math Can Be Fun—Even in Summer!Even in summer, kids are discovering how fun learning can be—yes, even mathematics! At ou...
06/16/2026

Math Can Be Fun—Even in Summer!
Even in summer, kids are discovering how fun learning can be—yes, even mathematics!
At our Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center, young learners explored math through hands-on puzzles, games, and interactive challenges during a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival. The room was filled with energy, curiosity, and excitement as kids stayed engaged and inspired to keep learning.
Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of learning—no matter the season.
Learn more about our FRCs: https://bit.ly/CCSCC-FRC

From expanding workshop offerings to more families to managing a pop-up Family Resource Center, we celebrated our commun...
06/16/2026

From expanding workshop offerings to more families to managing a pop-up Family Resource Center, we celebrated our community partners at our last Learning Collaborative of the fiscal year. Staff at these community organizations were recognized for their efforts as they continuously support families with young children. Every day, these community partners in our Stronger Systems, Stronger Families Initiative keep families connected and help them get the essential resources and supplies they need. We are proud to work alongside every single agency as part of this initiative.

Surprise! 🥳 Potter the Otter made a special visit to a TK classroom and surprised some little learners at Adelante Dual ...
06/11/2026

Surprise! 🥳 Potter the Otter made a special visit to a TK classroom and surprised some little learners at Adelante Dual Language Academy in San Jose. He shared his book about getting ready for kindergarten with his new friends. He also handed out his new reading tracker and log so these little ones can continue to read new stories and build on their love of reading throughout the summer. Want to join Potter's Summer Reading Club? Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/49E0h5q

06/10/2026

It was a joy to celebrate with early educators who have graduated from the myTeachstone program this year. These family child care teachers and assistants have developed their skills and are now even more prepared to create a lifelong impact. We are so proud of their hard work and know they will continue to inspire learning for our youngest learners every day. And a big thank you to Patty for her support in guiding these educators through this journey. If you're interested in taking part in Quality Matters next year, visit our website to learn more.

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