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 developed world, the United States is an outlier in its low levels of financial support for young children’s care. The U.S. spends 0.2
Explore the latest news and updates from First 5 San Mateo County! Inside, uncover our Week of the Young Child celebrations, meet our two newest
As parents, caregivers, and members of the community, we often hear about the importance of early childhood. But what exactly does it mean to invest
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
A new paper confirms a central tenet of the ACEs Aware initiative – a trauma-informed environment of care is a crucial foundation for Adverse Childhood
Dive into our newsletter to read about all of our great leadership and everything they have accomplished for children and families lately. Check out our
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
We at First 5 San Mateo County (F5SMC) are so excited to welcome our newest commissioner, Claire Cunningham, to the team. She brings a wealth
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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.
