First 5 Humboldt

10/23/2026

First 5 Humboldt is excited to participate in this event with RCRC, Paso a Paso and other community partners. Come down and visit us- it's going to be a fun, family-friendly event!

10/23/2026

https://news.berkeley.edu/2026/10/22/californias-investment-in-early-education-brought-dramatic-improvement-in-learning-study-finds/

Gains by students who went through the state’s prekindergarten programs in the 2010s were still evident in third and fourth grades, says a new study from UC Berkeley researchers.

10/23/2026

Check out First 5 Humboldt's October podcast drop!🎙️🎧

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we’re revisiting this powerful conversation with Jess Aguirre and Liz Rockenbach from Humboldt Domestic Violence Services (HDVS), a trusted local resource supporting survivors and families in our community.

This episode is a meaningful way to engage with a difficult but important topic, offering insight into what domestic violence can look like, signs of unhealthy relationships, and how to support loved ones and navigate these conversations with care.

Thank you to HDVS for sharing their knowledge and compassion. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, confidential support is available 24/7 at (707) 443-6042.

Listen here: https://youtu.be/gcL9uSrg1w8

10/22/2026

Parents and Care Givers, join us next week as we kick off our 4-week FREE Virtual Parenting Class Series. Call in to register and we would love to see you there!

10/20/2026

How will the next governor prioritize young children and their families?

What should our next governor prioritize for California's youngest ...

10/17/2026

Come see us at Dia de los Mu***os celebration, sponsored by RCRC and Paso a Paso! November 1 from 2-5pm at the Adorni Center in Eureka🌼

10/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1485798710273489

10/07/2026

https://edsource.org/2026/california-tk-expansion-challenges/767131?utm_content=buffera454d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwY2xjawUsuCpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMVc4b09vcnJITXNhQzlrMkdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesPgIToO_g_Fn4TxBT6AUdAG42tzzwMx8GI3lebQ5VD0mZsnVJfOHTtENaJI_aem_psmfT4cvW25p3cYr6Qp7dA

Discussing what is and isn’t working in TK, panelists talked about the continuing need for enough play in learning, more people in the classrooms and appropriate facilities.

10/07/2026

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817899128168/WN_kCK1yzfwQH2n_GrN9X0nbA #/registration
CAYL Catalyst Ep. #65 – Reflect for Insight, Reset for Action! – Featuring Cecilie Surasky
November 5, 2026
4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT

What stories are we telling about early childhood education?

Do the messages we use to talk about the field build public will for change—or unintentionally hold us back?

And what can the work of the Othering & Belonging Institute teach us about building a broader movement for children, families, and educators?

Join us on November 5 for CAYL Catalyst as we welcome Cecilie Surasky, a communications strategist, movement builder, and leader at the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley.

Cecilie brings a powerful lens to the question of how movements create change—not only through policy and research, but through the stories we tell, the communities we build, and the sense of belonging we create. Together, we’ll explore how the early childhood field talks about its work today, what those messages make possible, and what might need to change if we want to build greater public will and momentum for systemic change.

Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington – CEO and President, The CAYL Institute

What stories are we telling about early childhood education? Do the messages we use to talk about the field build public will for change—or unintentionally hold us back? And what can the work of the Othering & Belonging Institute teach us about building a broader movement for children, families, a...

10/06/2026

Don't miss this year's Haunted Museum at Redwood Discovery Museum, open to the public Oct 17th & 18th and for families working with Redwood Coast Regional Center, free admission on October 16th from 6-7pm! See flyers below for more information👻🎃