First 5 Merced County

Thank you to the First 5 Merced County Commissioners who volunteered their time today to help give out literacy bags with the First 5 staff. Commissioner Josh Pedrozo who is our Merced County Supervisor for District 2 and Commissioner Yvonia Brown who is our County Director Human Service Agency. We had a great turnout.

Happy Friday! We are out at Merced Library today giving out literacy bags. Stop by we will be here till 1pm Feliz viernes! Estamos en la biblioteca regalando bolsas de libros. Estaremos aqui hasta las 1pm.

La semana del niño pequeño es una celebración nacional. First 5, en asociación con la biblioteca del condado de Merced, celebrará la semana del 10 al 17 de abril con eventos de drive-thru. El propósito de la semana del niño pequeño es centrar la atención del público en las necesidades de los niños pequeños y sus familias. Espero que pueda unirse a nosotros y compartir el evento.

It's Artsy Thursday! Are you ready to get creative? Take out the supplies and let children craft a work of art from their imaginations! Share photos of their creations with us using #WOYC21.

Week of the Young Child is a national celebration. First 5 in partnership with Merced County Library will be celebrating in conducting drive-thru events week of April 10-17. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families. Hope you may join us, and share the event.

We are out in Atwater Library today. Celebrating the Week of the Young Child! Come by and get a literacy book bag today from 10-12pm Estamos hoy en la biblioteca de Atwater. Celebrando la semana del niño pequeño! Vengan y reciban una bolsa con libros para sus niños de 10 am -12pm

Good morning! We are in Hilmar Library today giving out Free literacy goody bags. Buenos Días! Hoy estamos en Hilmar dando bolsas con libros.

Las sesiones de zoom de la Mesa Redonda Familiar proporcionarán "un espacio seguro para que los padres" puedan discutir los problemas urgentes que están experimentando durante el COVID-19. Además, los padres recibirán recursos y referencias según sea necesario. Las sesiones de la Mesa Redonda Familiar se ofrecerán en inglés y en español. Session de miércoles: http://bit.ly/mcoe-roundtable-1 Session de jueves Español : http://bit.ly/mcoe-roundtable-2 Session de jueves Ingles : http://bit.ly/mcoe-roundtable-3

Did you know? Babies are fascinated by human faces and actually learn how to pronounce words by watching your mouth movements! You can help your child’s brain development soar by singing songs, reading books, and talking every day. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3r1luxn #TalkReadSing

Valentine's Day is a great time for holiday themed activities and crafts. Partake in these simple activities or check out our At Home Activities page for more i...deas. Tag us or send us your Valentine's celebrations and crafts so we can share how San Diego families are celebrating. bit.ly/2zK9T0x See more

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve rounded up a few simple ways you can celebrate together at home!

Meet our Team: Xee Lor, It takes a big heart to help shape little minds. Xee joined First 5 team in April 2019.

First 5 connects California families with a wide variety of services and support to help give their children bright, healthy, and happy futures. Access free resources, tips, and advice at the All-NEW First5California.com!

Just like in-person school, distance learning will have good days and not-so-good days. Find out how you can help make your child’s experience as successful as possible. https://bit.ly/33vUUCu

Today Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1383! This is one of many important measures our state is taking to help families through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Wi...th expanded job protections, more workers can use Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance to care for a seriously ill family member, a new child, or their own serious health condition. We thank Gavin Newsom , Hannah-Beth Jackson , Office of Lorena Gonzalez and the Legislature for supporting Californian families when they need it most. See more

Elmo’s getting ready for back to school with his daddy! School may look a little different this year, but we can all stay healthy and keep learning together. #CaringForEachOther