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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · 22d

Are you an early learning educator working with children 0-5 in Contra Costa County? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college coursework or trainings that help you learn more about early childhood education. Learn more: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-... via @CoCoSchools

Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)

www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 Grants up to $100,000 are available to address District needs—deadlines are approaching fast. Download our quick guide for 'Tips and Tools' to strengthen your application. www.first5coco.org/help-shape-h...

Help Shape How $14M in One-Time County Funds Are Spent | First 5 Contra Costa

www.first5coco.org

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 23

Learn more about our Building Blocks Mini Grants, a funding opportunity for community advocacy projects that uplift voices and support policies benefiting Contra Costa kids (ages 0–5) and their families: www.first5coco.org/building-blo...

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 19

Are you an early learning educator working with children 0-5 in Contra Costa County? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college coursework or trainings that help you learn more about early childhood education. Learn more: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-... via @CoCoSchools

Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)

www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 14

¿Trabajas en educación infantil con niños de 0 a 5 años? Podrías ser elegible para un estipendio por completar cursos universitarios o capacitaciones. Conoce más sobre el programa PDP aquí:
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...

Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)

www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 14

Do you work in early childhood education with children 0-5? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college courses or trainings. Learn more about the PDP program here: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 12

📣 Parents of young children (0–5) — your voice matters!

Contra Costa County is deciding how to spend $14M in one-time funds, and your input can help shape programs for kids & families.

📝 Take the 5-min survey now:
👉 bit.ly/45ZmbhY

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 10

¿Trabajas en educación infantil con niños de 0 a 5 años? Podrías ser elegible para un estipendio por completar cursos universitarios o capacitaciones. Conoce más sobre el programa PDP aquí:
www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...

Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)

www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 10

Do you work in early childhood education with children 0-5? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college courses or trainings. Learn more about the PDP program here: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-...

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 9

💰 Where should $1M be spent in District 2?

Join Supervisor Candace Andersen at upcoming Town Halls to discuss the Community Impact Fund:

📍9/10 – Walnut Creek, 6:30 PM
📍9/15 – San Ramon Valley, 6 PM
📍9/24 – Lamorinda, 6 PM

🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/September-5-...

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 District 3 orgs & families (Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley & more), Supervisor Diane Burgis invites you to:

📝 Take the county-wide survey to help guide investments that support the community
🗣️ Join a 9/25 Town Hall in Oakley to discuss local needs

forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 6

📢 District 4 orgs (Clayton, Concord, Pleasant Hill, parts of Walnut Creek):

Apply for one-time Community Impact Fund grants ($10K–$100K) via Supervisor Ken Carlson’s new info page.

📝 Take the county survey & learn more:

Community Impact Fund | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website

Community Impact Fund

www.contracosta.ca.gov

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you an early learning educator working with children 0-5 in Contra Costa County? You may be eligible for a stipend for completing college coursework or trainings that help you learn more about early childhood education. Learn more: www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments-... via @CoCoSchools

Contra Costa County Office of Education - Professional Development Program (PDP)

www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tired of hearing “fine” when you ask how school went?

Try asking your kindergartener questions like:
💬 “What made you laugh today?”
💬 “What was your favorite part of the day?”

Get more great ideas from The Everymom: theeverymom.com/questions-to...

#ParentingTips #KindergartenLife

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Sep 3

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚 A library card opens doors for your little learner—storytime, play, family events, and more!

Visit Contra Costa County Library to find one of 26 branches and sign up today: ccclib.org

#LibraryLove #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #ContraCostaCounty #EarlyLearning

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 22

🎓 Student Parent in Contra Costa?
East County program offers $500/month for 12 months
🗓️ Apply before August 29, 2025

bit.ly/elevate_eastcounty

🎓 ¿Padre o madre estudiante en Contra Costa?
East County te ofrece $500/mes por 12 meses.
🗓️ Aplica antes del 29 de agosto de 2025

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 16

🎓 Student Parent in Contra Costa?
East County program offers $500/month for 12 months
🗓️ Apply before August 29, 2025

bit.ly/elevate_eastcounty

🎓 ¿Padre o madre estudiante en Contra Costa?
East County te ofrece $500/mes por 12 meses.
🗓️ Aplica antes del 29 de agosto de 2025

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 14

Regístrese hoy para una clase GRATIS o una capacitación individual para fortalecer las habilidades de Crianza.

Todas las clases son virtuales y disponibles por Zoom.

Visite: bit.ly/triple-p-parenting

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 13

School’s back in session! Looking to volunteer at your kindergartener’s school without burning out? ✋🏽

The Everymom shares realistic tips to stay involved while keeping balance: theeverymom.com/how-to-volun...

#ParentVolunteers #KindergartenLife #FamilyEngagement #BackToSchool

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎓 Student Parent in Contra Costa?
East County program offers $500/month for 12 months
🗓️ Apply before August 29, 2025

bit.ly/elevate_eastcounty

🎓 ¿Padre o madre estudiante en Contra Costa?
East County te ofrece $500/mes por 12 meses.
🗓️ Aplica antes del 29 de agosto de 2025

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 7

Check out what we've been up to (and find out where we'll be next) in our latest newsletter. www.first5coco.org/august-newsl...

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌟 Community Resource Fair: Connect with valuable resources for the whole family, including career building opportunities, family support, and fun kids’ activities and giveaways.

First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌟 Pancakes & Pages Literacy Fair: Enjoy free pancakes, take home books/backpacks, and connect with vital reading resources for learners of all ages!

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join us for TWO impactful events happening on August 16 in East County!

Don't miss these amazing events—packed with resources, fun, and support for the whole family—bring a friend and we’ll see you there!

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First 5 Contra Costa @first5coco.bsky.social · Aug 4

Kindergarten drop-offs can come with big feelings (and big tears). The Everymom offers tips for handling school goodbyes with calm, consistency, and care.

Read more: theeverymom.com/crying-at-sc...

#KindergartenLife #BackToSchool #ParentingSupport #SchoolTransitions #BigFeelings