I Screen, You Screen: Getting to know your child through screening tools
When you’re a parent, you may not know what you don’t know. Children are complicated! If you feel like you have questions about your child’s behavior–a screening can help. What is a Screening? Screenings can be a great way to ensure that your child is on track socially, emotionally, developmentally, and physically. The process can […]
Attitudes, Access, and Barriers Towards Developmental Screening in Communities of Color
Hear from Deputy Director of First 5 San Mateo County, Michelle Blakely, on building equity, fighting discrimination, and fostering access when it comes to developmental screenings. If you’re having trouble viewing in your browser, click here! Attitudes, Access, and Barriers Towards Developmental Screening in Communities of Color – 7/19/22 from California Chapter 1, AAP on […]
Where Parenting and Community Leadership Meet: A Q&A with Rosanne Foust
As the President & CEO of the San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA), Ms. Foust is a leading voice of the business community in San Mateo County and across the Bay Area on issues important to maintaining a strong local and regional economy, attracting and retaining major employers and good jobs, and creating partnerships […]
Making sure the kids are all right: Overcoming relationship trauma
Safe, healthy parents are imperative to raising safe, healthy children. CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) is San Mateo County’s only provider of comprehensive intimate partner abuse prevention services. This organization is the result of the 2003 merger between the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention and Sor Juana Inés Services for Abused Women. CORA is able […]
Supporting our Families Through the Formula Shortage and Recall
There is a shortage of infant formula, due to supply chain issues and a recall of infant formula due to bacterial contamination. The recall is due to bacterial contamination in the Abbott manufacturing plant in MI. At least four infants were hospitalized, and 2 infants died after consuming the tainted formula. In San Mateo County, […]
Newsletter April 2022 | Fighting for Families on Advocacy Day
We gathered at the Capitol to raise key issues for families, providers, and above all, children. Last Tuesday, the First 5s across the state joined the Association at the capitol to advocate for policy changes that benefit California’s youngest children. We are thinking holistically about what children need. What do we need to elevate? Who needs […]
What You Need to Know about Advocacy Day
Every year, First 5 San Mateo County, along with the First 5 Association and First 5s from counties across the state, participates in Advocacy Day, when we share with our elected officials our priorities for children and families and the policies we believe are needed to support them. Our 2022 policy agenda centers around the […]
It’s CalEITC Week. Get a Check in the Mail for Filing Your Taxes.
The Governor is celebrating the chance to send over $1 Billion to California parents just for filing their taxes. The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is a cash refund on your taxes– you will receive a check in the mail once you file. CalEITC is a supplemental boost to the federal Earned Income Tax […]
January Newsletter: A Year in Review
As we move into 2022, we are taking a quick look back on everything we accomplished and initiated in 2021. Dear Community Members, 2021 has brought us through some of the hardest parts of the COVID-19 pandemic and light is beginning to shine at the end of the tunnel. This year has certainly inspired innovation, […]
Newsletter November 2021 | How is it Already 2022?
We are ringing in the new year early over here at First 5 SMC & we are so grateful for our outgoing First 5 San Mateo County Commissioners. Read about the commissioners’ work, some of the programs available, and some reflections on childcare advocacy going forward.
