Newsletter: The Next Decade of Thriving Families
Read about the 2022 Child Care Needs Assessment, share stories about what child care means to you, hear from Family Connections’s Eric Valladares about why
Posts in category: COVID-19
Director of Family Connections, Eric Valladares on Why He Vaccinated His Kids
When so much in the world is uncertain, parents do everything they can to protect their kids from the unknown, and the COVID-19 Pandemic has
Let’s Talk: Vaccines, Boosters, Variants & COVID-19 WATCH NOW!
Wow! Catch up on the incredible conversation we had with Dr. Naveen Mahmood of Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Dr. Sylvia Espinoza of Stanford Children’s
Upcoming Event! Let’s Talk: Vaccines, Boosters, Variants & COVID-19
Join us on October 20th at 6:00 pm on Zoom or Facebook Live to hear from pediatricians Dr. Naveen Mahmood of Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Family Story Project
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, families have weathered unforeseen impacts with strength and fortitude. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation set out to collect family stories of
COVID-19 Child Care Response Team
A strong and well-supported early child care system is foundational to ensuring strong families and strong communities. In March 2020, First 5 San Mateo County joined
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
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