Adding Belonging to the Equation: The Shift from REDI to DEIB
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
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The Power of Storytelling in Transforming Early Childhood Systems: A Conversation with Christine Thorsteinson, Director of Early Childhood Development at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Christine Thorsteinson and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation have supported KQED San Francisco to harness the transformative power of storytelling in early childhood systems. “We
Commission Vacancies Announcement
President of the Board of Supervisors Dave Pine announced that applications arebeing accepted for appointment to the First 5 San Mateo County. There are currently
September 2023 Newsletter: Stories And The Power of Telling Them
Read our newsletter to discover how storytelling is essential to First 5 San Mateo County’s work, Bilingual learning communities for parents, how we are celebrating
5 Reasons Why Sharing Stories Is Vital for Early Childhood Care Advocacy
Joan Didion, a famous author from California, once said, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Stories are the first type of parenting support
OpEd: We need to address child care shortages now
Our Executive Director here at First 5 San Mateo County, Kitty Lopez, shared her view on the current child care shortage, and how we will
June 2023 Newsletter: Investing in Infant Mental Health Starting from Home
Read our newsletter to discover how First 5 San Mateo County is investing in infant mental health to provide families with free resources and support
Investing in Infant Mental Health: Starting from Home
As a new parent or caregiver, you may be wondering how you can best support the social and emotional development of your young child. Infant
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
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