E-Newsletter February 2017

E-Newsletter | February 2017

Check out the Latest Community Impact Dashboard!

We are excited to share the latest Community Impact Dashboard highlighting the types and depth of First 5's funding investments in our community, and tells the story of our endeavors to create change in our community through direct services and systems improvements. We thank those that helped make the celebrated efforts in this Report possible. View more...

Spread the Word About Kit for New Parents!

The FREE Kit for New Parents is packed with information on everything from prenatal care to finding a quality preschool. The Kit includes the Advice for New Parents DVD, Puppy and Friends touch-and-feel board book, and more. Kits are available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. We are looking to partner with local agencies to become Kit distributors to new and expecting parents. Learn more...

Faith Community Initiative Mini-Grant Application

We are pleased to announce the availability of another year of funding to faith-based organizations to promote Expanded Medi-Cal and connect congregation and communities to Covered San Joaquin agencies for FREE application assistance. Funding of up

to $1,000 per organization is available. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. View more...

Upcoming Trainings

>> Language & Literacy: Phonological Awareness in the Transitional Kindergarten Classroom on March 2, 2017 9:00AM-3:30PM.

>> Strengthening Families™ by Building Protective Factors on Saturday, March 4, 2017 @ 8:30AM-12:30PM. View more...

>> See the Poverty... Be the Difference training on Thursday, March 9 @ 8:30AM-12:00PM. View more...

>> Preschool English Learners Guide training offered by CPIN on March 15 & April 12, 2017

@ 4:30-8:30PM. View more...

Community Events: Save-the-Date!

>> 28^th Annual Children & Youth Day @ Pi xie Woods on Saturday, May 20, 2017.

>> St. Joseph's Medical Center CareVan

on Tuesdays @ 8:30AM-4:00PM.
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>> Head Start applications now accepted for part-day preschool/free & reduced child care!