This toolkit is intended to help our partners and others in San Mateo County collaborate in our shared effort to prioritize children and families across San Mateo County.
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Information on current policies and issues we support
We are members of the First 5 Association and support its whole child, whole family policy agenda.
A statewide campaign to highlight the need to prioritize children in policy and budget decisions.
Infographic on First 5 San Mateo County's more than 20 years of impact.
Research and policy thinking to improve early childhood systems.
We support the Council's local policy platform and work.
Participate in our initiative supporting trauma-informed practice, and find resources to support resiliency
These parents shared what more aligned systems look like to them.
Overview of the need and our work to increase child care facilities.
An initiative to grow and improve the supply of early care and education facilities
A joint council of the SMC Board of Supervisors & the SMC Superintendent of Schools.
Flyer for expecting parents sharing information on marijuana and pregnancy.
Overview of the need and our work to support oral health.
Resources for understanding ACEs and why they matter for families.