Becoming Trauma-informed
As a parent, you are the most important person to your child. So being a parent is a pretty big deal, but it can also
Posts in category: COVID-19
Supporting children and families through a bilingual parent co-op: Q&A with Puente de la Costa Sur
Puente de la Costa Sur supports families in San Mateo County’s coastal communities, providing resources and programs and advocating for communities and families. Puente is
Updated vaccine access information for the child care workforce
COVID-19 vaccines are now available to all San Mateo County residents over age 16. First 5 San Mateo County and our partners continue to prioritize
Honoring young children and educators during the Week of the Young Child
Last week marked the Week of the Young Child, a time to honor educators and those who make a difference in young children’s lives. This
A celebration of the children
We know how important children’s earliest years are in shaping their learning and development. Never before have the needs of young children and their families
Vaccines Distributed to Early Childhood Educators
Hundreds of early childhood educators were vaccinated against COVID-19 during the first week of eligibility SAN MATEO COUNTY – On February 22, 2021, San Mateo
Masking in Preschool
Why should young children mask? During the February Commission Meeting, Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, pediatrician at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and Dr. Mary Rhee, pediatrician
What This Year Has Shown Us | December 2020 Newsletter
Our work is about seeing inequity in the lives of children and families and trying to do something about it. The events of 2020 have
Child Care During COVID-19: Webinar
Wondering how child care providers are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic? First 5 San Mateo County and our partners organized a panel of local professionals
How Parents of Young Children are Building Resiliency During COVID-19
If you feel like you’re experiencing more emotional distress and hardship than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, know that you are not alone. Talking about