5 Things We Love About Child Care
Child care is not just a necessity for working parents; it plays a vital role in our society as the backbone of our economy, enabling
Posts in category: Equity
San Mateo is Unwavering in its Support of Abortion and Reproductive Freedom
Families, and especially women, must have the protected right and ability to create families if and when they are willing and able. Ensuring that every
First 5 San Mateo County Stands for the End to Gun Violence
Our vision of success for every child means that children should have the opportunity to grow up with security, safety, stability, and respect from the
Applauding the 2023–24 Budget Proposal
First 5 San Mateo County, along with the First 5 Association of California, is applauding Governor Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget plan, which was released Tuesday.
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
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
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,
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
Addressing Inequity Through Flexible Financial Support to Families
To ease the financial burden of COVID-19, the United States government supplemented households across the country with COVID-19 relief checks. But, across San Mateo County
New Release: Early Identification and Intervention (EII) Environmental Scan
The CDC estimates that 17% of all children have developmental delays. Yet in San Mateo County, only 6% of children 0-5 years receive EII services.