July Newsletter: Empathy in action, Build Up addresses climate change, and MORE!
Explore the latest news and updates from First 5 San Mateo County! Inside, read about how we’re helping put empathy into action, a new resource
Explore the latest news and updates from First 5 San Mateo County! Inside, read about how we’re helping put empathy into action, a new resource
What comes to mind when you think of empathy? Perhaps it’s a warm hug during a moment of sorrow, or the shared laughter that brings
In the grand finale of our Nurturing Diversity series, we shine a spotlight on an individual whose passion for early childhood education serves as a
As we continue Black History Month, it’s important to shed light on the challenges that persist for many Black children during their early years. The
Think about your favorite book or song— each tells a unique story that has shaped the way you see the world. Those stories are so
First 5 San Mateo County funds programs and builds partnerships that support our mission to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families, and
Years ago, we adopted a focus on bringing REDI–Race, Ethnicity, Diversity, and Inclusion–principles to all of our initiatives, communications, and partnerships. REDI initiatives laid the
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
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
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
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Kitty Lopez has served as the Executive Director of First 5 San Mateo County since 2012, focusing on policy, advocacy and communications development. Additionally, she is the Chair of First 5 Association of California. Kitty previously served as the Executive Director of Samaritan House, one of the leading safety-net nonprofit agencies serving low-income families and individuals in San Mateo County with food, shelter, clothing, health care, counseling, education classes, and holiday assistance from 2002 to 2012.
Kitty taught kindergarten, second grade, and high school in the Bay Area and in Santa Barbara, and was a consultant in schools with children who have autism and special needs. Additionally, Kitty worked in a residential substance abuse treatment center in San Francisco and psychiatric hospital in San Diego.
She attended University of California Santa Barbara earning a California Teaching Credential and B.A in Psychology. Kitty is active in her community serving on several community boards including HEART (Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County), STEP (Success Through Education Program), and Past President and Current Member of the San Mateo Rotary Club.
