San Mateo Families have so many incredible resources at their fingertips. Share these tools for everything from free new parent support resources, First 5 SMC partners, simplified tax information, and so much more. Our goal is to make it easier for families to access the resources they need to raise happy, healthy children. This toolkit is intended to help our partners and others in San Mateo County support parents and collaborate in our shared effort to prioritize children and families across San Mateo County.
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Share incredible free resources for the safety, mental and physical health,
The Kit for New Parents has the supplies for parents to develop positive relationships with their children.
Stay informed of our new resources, current events, and everything going on in our community.
Age-based tips for teachers to help students process.
Resources for parents and teachers to talk to children.
Age-based tips on how to talk with kids about the news.
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.
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) are proven, effective tools to help move working families out of poverty and up the economic ladder. Together with the federal EITC, these credits can put thousands of dollars in the pockets of working families. Tax filers with an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CalEITC and YCTC credits, meaning outreach to immigrant communities is especially important this year. More information and resources are available below. Help spread the word about EITC, CalEITC, and YCTC to families in our community.
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.
