What’s New

Commission Meeting - August 26, 2010

The next Commission Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at San Joaquin County Office of Education (Nelson Center), located at 2901 Arch/Airport Road in Stockton. Click on First 5 Meeting/Events then Commission Meetings to view and print handouts. (08/20/2010)

August 24, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

View more information. (08/19/2010)

Quarterly Health Messaging - Unintentional Injuries Prevention E-Toolkits

We are happy to release our first (and pilot) 2010-11 Quarterly Health Messaging E-Toolkits. From July through September we are hoping to spread the word about Unintentional Injuries Prevention. As this is such a broad topic, we have focused on preventing injuries in the home, car and around water. Click "View More Information" and scroll to "Health Messaging" to view the E-Toolkits. View more information. (08/17/2010)

The Brain-Boosting Power of Healthy Eating

It’s the beginning of a new school year and as young children head to preschool and kindergarten, parents can help their kids shine in the classroom by preparing healthy meals for breakfast – and for the lunchbox. Proper nutrition plays a key role in a child’s ability to learn and do well in school. View more information. (08/16/2010)

El Poder del Cerebro-Estimulado por la Alimentación Saludable

Es el comienzo de un nuevo año escolar y mientras niños pequeños se preparan para el preescolar y el kinder, los padres pueden ayudar a que sus hijos brillen en la clase preparándoles comidas saludables para el desayuno y para la lonchera. La nutrición adecuada juega un papel clave en la capacidad de aprendizaje del niño y el progreso en la escuela. View more information. (08/16/2010)

Develop Healthy Habits Flyer

Proper nutrition is important for a child's healthy development. Young kids who develop healthy eating habits are better prepared to learn and do well in school. View more information. (08/16/2010)

Desarrolle Hábitos Alimenticios Saludables

La nutrición adecuada es importante para el desarrollo saludable de un niño. Los niños pequeños que desarrollan hábitos de alimentación saludables están major preparados para aprender y progresar en la escuela. View more information. (08/16/2010)

Child Care Mini-Grant Request for Application 2011-12

First 5 is pleased to announce the availability of funding for fiscal year July 2011 – June 2012 for licensed child care providers and licensed child care centers to improve quality child care for children ages 0-5 in San Joaquin County. There are a number of ways that this application may be obtained: it may be downloaded from the First 5 website by clicking View More Information below, then click "Funding Opportunity Request"; requested as an electronic version by emailing sjckids@sjgov.org; or mailed by calling 209-953-5437 (KIDS). The application deadline is February 24, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with mini grant projects to start August 2011. View more information. (08/06/2010)

Child Care Mini-Grant Request for Application 2011-12 Flyer

Click "View More Information" for a flyer announcing the 2011-12 Child Care Mini-Grant Request for Application. Follow the information provided below under "Child Care Mini-Grant Request for Application 2011-12" to download the application. View more information. (08/06/2010)

August 17, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

View more information. (08/05/2010)

Faith-Based Community Initiative (FBCI)

First 5 San Joaquin is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010-11 Faith-Based Community Initiative (FBCI). Mini-Grants (up to $1,000) are available to faith organizations in San Joaquin County to promote school readiness in their congregations, parishes and surrounding communities. Please click on Funding Opportunities for the application. View more information. (07/30/2010)

2010-11 Summary of First 5 Services by School District

Click here for a detailed list of First 5 supported services by school district and service provider. View more information. (07/28/2010)

Vaccines - Make sure your children are protected

Vaccinations - or baby shots - shield kids from diseases and help keep them healthy. Click her for tips. View more information. (07/26/2010)

Vacunas – Asegúrese que sus hijos estén protegidos

Las vacunas – o las inyecciones para bebés – protegen a los niños de enfermedades y ayudan a mantenerlos saludables. Aquí hay algunos consejos para recordar. View more information. (07/26/2010)

Don't Wait to Vaccinate

Vaccinations boost a child’s immune system and help protect kids from serious infections and diseases. It’s especially important for parents to make sure children under age 5 receive certain childhood vaccinations to help keep them healthy as their bodies grow and immune systems develop. View more information. (07/26/2010)

No Espere para Vacunar

Vacunas fortalecen el sistema inmunológico de un niño y los protegen de las infecciones y enfermedades graves. Es especialmente importante que los padres se aseguren de que los niños menores de 5 años de edad reciban ciertas vacunas infantiles para ayudar a mantenerlos saludables mientras que sus cuerpos crecen y se desarrollan sus sistemas inmunológicos. View more information. (07/26/2010)

First 5 Sacramento Region Impact Report 2010 - Executive Summary

The Executive Summary of the First 5 Sacramento Region 2010 Impact Report. View more information. (05/27/2010)

First 5 Sacramento Region Impact Report 2010 - Impact Report

The First 5 Sacramento Region has been leading the way for a healthier, brighter future for our children and our state for over a decade. First 5’s presence in the Region is more critical now than ever before. By combining world class research and no nonsense practicality, First 5’s in the Region are paving the way to a better future. View more information. (05/26/2010)

First 5 Sacramento Region Impact Report 2010 - Fact Sheet

View more information. (05/24/2010)

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