First 5 San Mateo County
@f5sanmateo.bsky.social
Support success for every child by investing in the county's youngest children.
https://first5sanmateo.org/
#sanmateocounty #sanmateostrong #earlychildhood
https://first5sanmateo.org/
#sanmateocounty #sanmateostrong #earlychildhood
We’re kicking off our new #F5SMCResourceFriday series, highlighting local orgs that support San Mateo County families.
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We’re kicking off our new #F5SMCResourceFriday series, highlighting local orgs that support San Mateo County families.
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
At First 5 San Mateo County, we believe every family deserves safety, stability, and access to trusted community resources.
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Support and Safety Resources for All Families in San Mateo County
At First 5 San Mateo County, we believe that every family deserves to feel safe, supported, and connected to trusted community resources, regardless of their background or immigration status. Recently...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
At First 5 San Mateo County, we believe every family deserves safety, stability, and access to trusted community resources.
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Families in San Mateo County deserve affordable, high-quality child care. A recent @kqednews.kqed.org podcast highlighted @jackiespeier.bsky.social’s work to strengthen local child care systems & support working parents. Listen here: www.kqed.org/news/1205893...
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
Alameda County Child Care Providers Receive Much Needed Cash | KQED
After a yearslong holdup, Alameda County has started distributing funds from Measure C, a 2020 ballot measure that uses a half-cent sales tax to increase access to child care.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Families in San Mateo County deserve affordable, high-quality child care. A recent @kqednews.kqed.org podcast highlighted @jackiespeier.bsky.social’s work to strengthen local child care systems & support working parents. Listen here: www.kqed.org/news/1205893...
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
#BigFeelings, an initiative created by parents with First 5 San Mateo County, helps families support children’s mental health and behavior. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings/
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#BigFeelings, an initiative created by parents with First 5 San Mateo County, helps families support children’s mental health and behavior. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings/
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
In San Mateo County, First 5 SMC programs reach over 8,000 parents and caregivers annually. This is because early childhood development is critical to every single family. We continue to prioritize our youngest residents, because the connections made in the first last a lifetime.
October 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In San Mateo County, First 5 SMC programs reach over 8,000 parents and caregivers annually. This is because early childhood development is critical to every single family. We continue to prioritize our youngest residents, because the connections made in the first last a lifetime.
Investing in our community is investing in the future of our community. At First 5 San Mateo County, we’re proud to partner with organizations across San Mateo County to build a brighter tomorrow, together.
first5sanmateo.org/our-work/
first5sanmateo.org/our-work/
October 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Investing in our community is investing in the future of our community. At First 5 San Mateo County, we’re proud to partner with organizations across San Mateo County to build a brighter tomorrow, together.
first5sanmateo.org/our-work/
first5sanmateo.org/our-work/
🕐 Know when to call the Rapid Response Hotline
✅ The Rapid Response Hotline is available 24/7 to help verify possible immigration enforcement activity.
📞 Call 203-666-4472 any time.
💛 Stay informed. Visit SmcRapidResponse.org for more information.
✅ The Rapid Response Hotline is available 24/7 to help verify possible immigration enforcement activity.
📞 Call 203-666-4472 any time.
💛 Stay informed. Visit SmcRapidResponse.org for more information.
October 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
🕐 Know when to call the Rapid Response Hotline
✅ The Rapid Response Hotline is available 24/7 to help verify possible immigration enforcement activity.
📞 Call 203-666-4472 any time.
💛 Stay informed. Visit SmcRapidResponse.org for more information.
✅ The Rapid Response Hotline is available 24/7 to help verify possible immigration enforcement activity.
📞 Call 203-666-4472 any time.
💛 Stay informed. Visit SmcRapidResponse.org for more information.
Our work with partners in San Mateo County have led to a decrease in the poverty rate for families with children. Continued investment in community well-being makes a difference for families.
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our work with partners in San Mateo County have led to a decrease in the poverty rate for families with children. Continued investment in community well-being makes a difference for families.
Investing in early educators helps every child and family thrive. That’s why we’re proud to stand beside our partner Izzi Early Education, who administers EarlySpark, a @countyofsanmateo.bsky.social initiative that provides hands-on training and financial support to future early educators.
October 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Investing in early educators helps every child and family thrive. That’s why we’re proud to stand beside our partner Izzi Early Education, who administers EarlySpark, a @countyofsanmateo.bsky.social initiative that provides hands-on training and financial support to future early educators.
Financially stable families can better provide nutritious meals, safe housing, and enriching experiences for their children. That's why First 5 San Mateo County supports policies and programs that uplift all families in #SanMateoCounty.
October 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Financially stable families can better provide nutritious meals, safe housing, and enriching experiences for their children. That's why First 5 San Mateo County supports policies and programs that uplift all families in #SanMateoCounty.
Progress is underway for child care access in San Mateo County.
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social recently signed new legislation to make it easier to open child care centers and hire early educators.
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social recently signed new legislation to make it easier to open child care centers and hire early educators.
October 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Progress is underway for child care access in San Mateo County.
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social recently signed new legislation to make it easier to open child care centers and hire early educators.
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social recently signed new legislation to make it easier to open child care centers and hire early educators.
In 2007, we supported the creation of Watch Me Grow, to strengthen the local early identification and intervention system. Through Watch Me Grow we saw more than 6,300 developmental screenings, more than 2,000 new service providers join the profession, and more than 400 cases supported.
October 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In 2007, we supported the creation of Watch Me Grow, to strengthen the local early identification and intervention system. Through Watch Me Grow we saw more than 6,300 developmental screenings, more than 2,000 new service providers join the profession, and more than 400 cases supported.
San Mateo County has a history of leading the way. In 2008, our Children’s Bill of Rights became the model for California’s. In 2015, Build Up San Mateo County launched to ensure there were enough high-quality child care and preschool facilities, becoming a model for the state.
October 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
San Mateo County has a history of leading the way. In 2008, our Children’s Bill of Rights became the model for California’s. In 2015, Build Up San Mateo County launched to ensure there were enough high-quality child care and preschool facilities, becoming a model for the state.
A year after reflecting on 25 years of impact, we remain committed to the principle that drove Preschool for All in 2005. High quality early learning can change lives. Today, investing in early childhood and family support workforce remains at the core of First 5 San Mateo County’s strategy.
October 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A year after reflecting on 25 years of impact, we remain committed to the principle that drove Preschool for All in 2005. High quality early learning can change lives. Today, investing in early childhood and family support workforce remains at the core of First 5 San Mateo County’s strategy.
Investing in your child's future starts from day one! Infant mental health focuses on building strong social & emotional foundations from birth to age three. When young children feel safe, loved, and supported, they’re more likely to develop the confidence & resilience needed for lifelong success.
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Investing in your child's future starts from day one! Infant mental health focuses on building strong social & emotional foundations from birth to age three. When young children feel safe, loved, and supported, they’re more likely to develop the confidence & resilience needed for lifelong success.
Financial insecurity can be a major barrier to a child's development, but there are ways to mitigate it. Policies like universal basic income (UBI) can provide families with a stable foundation, ensuring they can meet essential needs and invest in their children's futures.
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Financial insecurity can be a major barrier to a child's development, but there are ways to mitigate it. Policies like universal basic income (UBI) can provide families with a stable foundation, ensuring they can meet essential needs and invest in their children's futures.
Financial security means more than just paying bills—it's about creating an environment where children can thrive. With secure finances, families can invest in early learning, enrichment activities, and overall well-being. Secure your child's bright future by prioritizing financial health!
September 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Financial security means more than just paying bills—it's about creating an environment where children can thrive. With secure finances, families can invest in early learning, enrichment activities, and overall well-being. Secure your child's bright future by prioritizing financial health!
Families in #SanMateoCounty deserve child care they can count on.
Supervisors @jackiespeier.bsky.social and @suplisagauthier.bsky.social are listening to parents and providers and championing solutions that expand access, lower costs, and strengthen the system.
Supervisors @jackiespeier.bsky.social and @suplisagauthier.bsky.social are listening to parents and providers and championing solutions that expand access, lower costs, and strengthen the system.
September 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Families in #SanMateoCounty deserve child care they can count on.
Supervisors @jackiespeier.bsky.social and @suplisagauthier.bsky.social are listening to parents and providers and championing solutions that expand access, lower costs, and strengthen the system.
Supervisors @jackiespeier.bsky.social and @suplisagauthier.bsky.social are listening to parents and providers and championing solutions that expand access, lower costs, and strengthen the system.
#FinancialSecurity plays a crucial role in ensuring strong early childhoods! When families are financially secure, children have better access to nutritious food, safe housing, quality education, and healthcare. Let's work together to build a stable foundation for our children's futures!
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#FinancialSecurity plays a crucial role in ensuring strong early childhoods! When families are financially secure, children have better access to nutritious food, safe housing, quality education, and healthcare. Let's work together to build a stable foundation for our children's futures!
Investing in early childhood is investing in our future. The first 5 years are critical for brain development. Children in economically secure homes have better health, education, & life outcomes. As a county, we can prioritize policies that ensure every child has a strong start.
September 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Investing in early childhood is investing in our future. The first 5 years are critical for brain development. Children in economically secure homes have better health, education, & life outcomes. As a county, we can prioritize policies that ensure every child has a strong start.
At First 5 San Mateo County, we're committed to providing the resources needed to ensure every child gets the best start in life👶
From early intervention programs to family support services, visit first5sanmateo.org and let us help your child navigate their crucial years💪
From early intervention programs to family support services, visit first5sanmateo.org and let us help your child navigate their crucial years💪
September 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
At First 5 San Mateo County, we're committed to providing the resources needed to ensure every child gets the best start in life👶
From early intervention programs to family support services, visit first5sanmateo.org and let us help your child navigate their crucial years💪
From early intervention programs to family support services, visit first5sanmateo.org and let us help your child navigate their crucial years💪
For every dollar invested, there’s a whopping $7 return. That makes early childhood one of the best investments we can make as a community. Economic security isn’t a luxury, it is a critical part of success. Every child deserves to thrive, & that requires reliable resources.
September 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
For every dollar invested, there’s a whopping $7 return. That makes early childhood one of the best investments we can make as a community. Economic security isn’t a luxury, it is a critical part of success. Every child deserves to thrive, & that requires reliable resources.
Four ingredients foster stability and healthy early childhoods. First 5 San Mateo County invests in paving the way for more families to access these resources. San Mateo County should be a nurturing place for children to explore, learn, and experience joyful moments.
September 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Four ingredients foster stability and healthy early childhoods. First 5 San Mateo County invests in paving the way for more families to access these resources. San Mateo County should be a nurturing place for children to explore, learn, and experience joyful moments.
At First 5 San Mateo County, we empower parents and nurture children in our community for a brighter future.
Learn about the 5 Protective Factors that shape early childhood development, and how they’re leading to stronger communities.
Check out our blog at first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
Learn about the 5 Protective Factors that shape early childhood development, and how they’re leading to stronger communities.
Check out our blog at first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
The 5 Protective Factors: Why the First Five Years Matter
“In the developed world, the United States is an outlier in its low levels of financial support for young children’s care. The U.S. spends 0.2 percent of its G.D.P. on child care for children 2 and un...
first5sanmateo.org
September 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
At First 5 San Mateo County, we empower parents and nurture children in our community for a brighter future.
Learn about the 5 Protective Factors that shape early childhood development, and how they’re leading to stronger communities.
Check out our blog at first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
Learn about the 5 Protective Factors that shape early childhood development, and how they’re leading to stronger communities.
Check out our blog at first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
Every young child deserves the chance to thrive, and that starts with early mental health screenings. First 5 San Mateo County recognizes The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP)’ new report promoting pediatric screenings for mental health, emotional, and behavioral concerns...
first5association.org
September 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Every young child deserves the chance to thrive, and that starts with early mental health screenings. First 5 San Mateo County recognizes The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP)’ new report promoting pediatric screenings for mental health, emotional, and behavioral concerns...