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
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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
No Small Matter: Film and Panel Event
This month, Congregation Beth Am, Community Equity Collaborative and Good2Know Network partnered in sponsoring a screening event for the film No Small Matter, which highlights
Child Care Was Always Essential
Written by Christine Padilla, Director of Build Up for San Mateo’s Children San Mateo County, along with five neighboring counties, were the first in the
First 5 San Mateo County on PenTV Voice
Executive Director, Kitty Lopez, visited Peninsula TV Voice to update the community about First 5 San Mateo County’s investment in the community over the last 20 years and where it is headed in the future.
Spotlight On Success: Virtual Dental Home
A signature investment of First 5 San Mateo County (F5SMC), the VDH helps to improve and maintain the oral health of children and the community by providing dental care in places where people live, work, attend school, receive social services, and beyond.
Spotlight On Success: Building Up the Child Care Supply through Faith-Based Organizations
Build Up for San Mateo County’s Children and other organizations address the critical shortage of quality childcare facilities in San Mateo County by establishing child care centers on the grounds of existing faith-based organizations.
Thinking Bigger at 20!
November 1 was a magical day, as First 5 San Mateo County staff gathered with partners and friends to celebrate two decades of thinking bigger
Success for Every Child: Improving Oral Health
When a pregnant woman has a dental disease, her baby is also at an increased risk of developing a dental infection. Research has shown that