As a parent, you are the most important person to your child. Your relationship is the foundation from which your child will learn about the world.
Parents and other caregivers are better able to build warm and consistent relationships with children when they have resources and support. That’s why we fund and partner with programs that provide ongoing, individualized, professional services and support to children and their families.
We are partners in your parenting journey.
In their first five years, children grow and learn from everything around them. Supporting your child is simple. You can help your child’s healthy development by actively engaging with them—talking, reading, singing and playing. These resources can help.
Learn more about how your baby develops from birth to age five.
Get connected to information about young children and local resources to help your family.
A welcome gift for your new baby from First 5 San Mateo. Information is delivered to your door.
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