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
Taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to support your child.
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to support your child.
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
Join us on Nov 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Serramonte Main Library for a Play & Learn event with Help Me Grow San Mateo County.
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Join us on Nov 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Serramonte Main Library for a Play & Learn event with Help Me Grow San Mateo County.
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
This #F5SMCResourceFriday, we’re spotlighting BrightLife Kids, a free video-based coaching service featured on Big Feelings, F5SMC’s early childhood mental health resource.
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This #F5SMCResourceFriday, we’re spotlighting BrightLife Kids, a free video-based coaching service featured on Big Feelings, F5SMC’s early childhood mental health resource.
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
San Mateo County families — we want to hear from you!
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
San Mateo County families — we want to hear from you!
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
We’re kicking off #F5SMCTriviaWednesdays, a new series sharing quick facts and insights about early childhood development.
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We’re kicking off #F5SMCTriviaWednesdays, a new series sharing quick facts and insights about early childhood development.
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
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.
www.kqed.org
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.