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First 5 California First 5 California provides families with educational resources to support children ages 0-5.

Since our creation in 1998, we've supported millions of families with programs and services designed to help more California kids grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school - and in life! The promise of First 5 California is to continue to invest in integrated programs and resources designed to benefit three target audiences: the Child, the Teacher, and the Parent. Current efforts focus on the areas of nutrition, early literacy and language development, and smoking cessation, among others. Wherever you live in California, a First 5 county commission is there to help you. These 58 county commissions fund local programs tailored to meet the needs of your family and community.

Halloween can be a lot of fun for children. 🎃 But all the monster masks, creepy costumes, and spooky decorations can mak...
10/24/2026

Halloween can be a lot of fun for children. 🎃 But all the monster masks, creepy costumes, and spooky decorations can make it scary too. 🫣 If your child had a tough time trick-or-treating last year, or they seem nervous this time around, swipe for tips to help them feel less afraid.

Playing with your little one isn’t just fun. It can build their fine motor skills too! Fine motor skills are the small m...
10/23/2026

Playing with your little one isn’t just fun. It can build their fine motor skills too!

Fine motor skills are the small movements we do with our hands. Like using scissors or holding a crayon. 🖍️

For fun fall activities that’ll build their fine motor skills, see our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3W5Qml6

The “vampire method” may sound spooky 🧛, but it’s just a way of coughing or sneezing into your elbow—like a vampire pull...
10/22/2026

The “vampire method” may sound spooky 🧛, but it’s just a way of coughing or sneezing into your elbow—like a vampire pulling a cape over its face—to stop the spread of germs. Try teaching it to your child to keep everyone healthy.

These other tips can help too:
– Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
– Stay hydrated to stop viruses from getting into the body

For more tips, see https://bit.ly/3Sl76kl

Does your little one insist on taking their favorite stuffed animal everywhere? 🧸 They may be doing that for comfort. Co...
10/19/2026

Does your little one insist on taking their favorite stuffed animal everywhere? 🧸 They may be doing that for comfort. Comfort objects, like stuffed animals or soft blankets, help children feel secure and are an important part of their development. ❤️

To learn more, including tips to keep comfort objects clean, read our blog at https://bit.ly/3UrTo2H

Historic Crenshaw Boulevard is bustling with music, delicious food, and community pride today for Taste Of Soul Family F...
10/17/2026

Historic Crenshaw Boulevard is bustling with music, delicious food, and community pride today for Taste Of Soul Family Festival! 💜

As you enjoy the festival, bring your little one by our Stronger Starts Roadshow space to play. Your child can explore hands-on sensory stations and take home educational giveaways, while you grab free resources and learn more about toxic stress response.

📍Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles
🕙 10 AM – 7 PM

Stop by and say hello!

In California, children under 2 are required by law to ride in a rear-facing car seat. They can switch to a forward-faci...
10/16/2026

In California, children under 2 are required by law to ride in a rear-facing car seat. They can switch to a forward-facing car seat at age 2 or when they're 40 lbs or 40 inches tall.

Whether you’re using a car seat for the first time, or you’ve been using one for a while, there are things to keep in mind to help your child stay safe. 🦺

Learn about common car seat mistakes in our blog. https://bit.ly/3jaTKrp

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 💙 If you’ve experienced a loss, and you’re thinking about getting ...
10/15/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 💙 If you’ve experienced a loss, and you’re thinking about getting pregnant again, you may have a lot of mixed feelings, questions, and anxiety. For help thinking through how to prepare for a new pregnancy, read our blog at https://bit.ly/4sfI9qI

Have you ever heard your child say “It’s too hard!” or “I can’t do it!”? 😩 If so, you can help by teaching them positive...
10/15/2026

Have you ever heard your child say “It’s too hard!” or “I can’t do it!”? 😩 If so, you can help by teaching them positive self-talk.

Positive self-talk is a kind way of speaking to yourself that boosts self-esteem and confidence. ❤️ For help getting started, swipe for phrases you can say together.

When babies start crawling, they turn into little explorers. 🔎 And electric outlets and stairs suddenly become dangerous...
10/14/2026

When babies start crawling, they turn into little explorers. 🔎 And electric outlets and stairs suddenly become dangerous. As they get older, and they get more mobile and curious, new risks pop up around the house. ⚠️

For tips to keep them safe at home as they age, see our blog at https://bit.ly/4yQQq6U

Worried about your child getting sick this season? 🤒 Our "What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick" book can help you get th...
10/08/2026

Worried about your child getting sick this season? 🤒 Our "What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick" book can help you get through it. 🤗

It's part of our free Kit for New Parents, which also has: fun books you can read with your little one, a parent guide, and more.

Get your kit at https://bit.ly/3VzN1pg

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255 Pomeroy Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA
93444

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