@first5coco.bsky.social
Working in partnership with others to change systems of services and supports to better meet the needs of young children and their families in Contra Costa.
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
01.10.2025 17:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🚨 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...
24.09.2025 16:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
23.09.2025 17:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
19.09.2025 01:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
¿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-...
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-...
14.09.2025 19:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
📣 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
¿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-...
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-...
10.09.2025 17:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
💰 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-...
📢 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...
📢 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:
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
05.09.2025 23:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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
🎓 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
🎓 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
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
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
🎓 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
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...
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🌟 Community Resource Fair: Connect with valuable resources for the whole family, including career building opportunities, family support, and fun kids’ activities and giveaways.
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🌟 Pancakes & Pages Literacy Fair: Enjoy free pancakes, take home books/backpacks, and connect with vital reading resources for learners of all ages!
06.08.2025 16:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Join 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!
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
Starting school is a big step—for your child and for you! Help your little one thrive with support from First 5 California’s school readiness tips: www.first5california.com/en-us/topics...
#SchoolReadiness #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #FamilyEngagement #ParentingSupport #FirstDayOfSchool #ECE
Happy National Parents’ Day! Parenting can be tough, but your love, care, and everyday moments shape your child’s future.
💛 Celebrate yourself today!
Explore free resources for families: www.first5coco.org/for-families/
#NationalParentsDay #ParentingSupport #ParentingJourney
Ang bawat bata ay lumalaki sa kanilang sariling bilis—ngunit ang mga unang taon na iyon ay susi para maabot ang mahahalagang milestone.
Matuto pa at kumonekta ngayon! youtu.be/OCZBvmSd-pU?...
First 5 Contra Costa is pleased to announce and welcome Stephanie Shieh as the new Early Childhood Program Officer.
Please join us in giving Stephanie a warm welcome. 👏 🎉
www.first5coco.org/first-5-cont...
Gratuito o de bajo costo Head Start Cuidado Infantil y Preescolar: encuentre ubicaciones, presente su solicitud y obtenga más información en: bit.ly/CSB_HeadStart
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