Upcoming Event! Let’s Talk: Vaccines, Boosters, Variants & COVID-19
Join us on October 20th at 6:00 pm on Zoom or Facebook Live to hear from pediatricians Dr. Naveen Mahmood of Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Join us on October 20th at 6:00 pm on Zoom or Facebook Live to hear from pediatricians Dr. Naveen Mahmood of Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Summer fun is wrapping up and fall is almost here! That means change is in the air, and even the youngest among us are very
When you’re a parent, you may not know what you don’t know. Children are complicated! If you feel like you have questions about your child’s
Safe, healthy parents are imperative to raising safe, healthy children. CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) is San Mateo County’s only provider of comprehensive intimate partner
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, families have weathered unforeseen impacts with strength and fortitude. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation set out to collect family stories of
Yesterday was Father’s Day, and First 5 San Mateo County is excited to wish all fathers a special and reflective day with their families. Thank
Research shows that children grow up to be healthy and resilient when they have supportive parents and caregivers. But to be a fully present and
Now more than ever, helping your child keep a routine can make an incredibly positive difference in their overall wellbeing. Children thrive when they know
From school closures and not being able to see grandparents or friends to cancelled events like birthday parties, your child is likely facing many new
While so many aspects of your life may be impacted by this pandemic, know that you are not alone. Many families are facing more hardship
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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.