Introducing First 5’s Newest Youth Commissioner, Valeria Chavez
When most of us were in 7th grade, we looked forward to driving, maybe the prom, staying up late. When Valeria Chavez was in 7th grade, she already knew she wa ...
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Family Story Project
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, families have weathered unforeseen impacts with strength and fortitude. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation set out to co ...
Parents- Ask Your Doctors for ACEs Screenings
Parents are an imperative force in expanding access to the ACEs screening for San Mateo’s children. When you visit the doctor with your child, ask them for an ...
Peninsula Family Services’s Maria Romero Tells Stories of Community Care
They say that “looking for a job is a full-time job.” For families experiencing houselessness or joblessness, navigating the supports and challenges is a full- ...
Becoming Trauma-informed
As a parent, you are the most important person to your child. So being a parent is a pretty big deal, but it can also be challenging because there is so much to ...
San Mateo County fathers continue to learn and grow with their kids
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 you to the fathe ...
Supporting children and families through a bilingual parent co-op: Q&A with Puente de la Costa Sur
Puente de la Costa Sur supports families in San Mateo County's coastal communities, providing resources and programs and advocating for communities and familie ...
First 5 San Mateo County Condemns Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans
At First 5 San Mateo County, we stand against racism, oppression, and inequality in all its forms. We condemn the recent rise in racist aggression, acts, and v ...