"Children who attended well-child visits had higher readiness; as did those whose parents reported fewer mental health concerns re: their child." Our NEW 21-22 KRA Report recs call for affordable, culturally-responsive #Health & #MentalHealth services. bit.ly/3qIWeOe

The launch of ⁦Stanford Graduate School of Education⁩ Center on Early Childhood is here! ⁦Stanford University⁩ is committed to a bright future of learning for all starting early, via Stanford Accelerator for Learning 👏🌱🧠 ⁦Joan Lombardi⁩ ⁦@PhilFisher99⁩ Join: acceleratelearning.stanford.edu/event/launch-o…

Half way to reaching my goal! Join me this #GivingTuesday in supporting access to quality #books and #earlylearning experiences.

To set California’s babies up for success, we need to strengthen support for infants, toddlers, and their families. Join ZERO TO THREE and The Children’s Partnership (TCP) #KeepKidsCovered on Dec 14 to talk about the Social Determinants of Health of babies in California: bit.ly/3VL46fB #StateofBabies

In the wake of flooding and power outages, on January 23, 2023, Dept. of Agriculture approved a temporary waiver to allow SNAP households in 26 #California counties to use their benefits to purchase hot prepared foods. fns.usda.gov/disaster/calif…

APPLICATIONS OPEN! The CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will award funds ranging from $25,000 up to $250,000 for eligible applicants. All application materials, eligibility requirements, and submission guidelines are available at women.ca.gov #WomenAreEssential

First 5 Alameda is looking to hire a Government Affairs & Policy Officer to join our team of impeccable talent. Learn more and apply here: first5alameda.org/career-funding…

Have questions about your child’s car seat? Schedule an appointment for our next car seat inspection event on March 9. Our certified team will assist you with the proper harnessing and installation at no cost. Call today: (510) 618-2050 Alameda County

3-days left to take advantage of the Disaster Recovery Center services in Alameda County. 2 locations: 7001 Oakport St., Oakland and 4825 Gleason Drive, Dublin. Federal, state, and local agencies are on hand to help you.

DYK? Black women & birthing people are 3x more likely to die during pregnancy/childbirth. Our new #BirthEquity brief shares recommendations on how we can improve pregnancy & birth outcomes through local strategy, advocacy & funding. Read the brief & share! bit.ly/3KzDqfM

If you worry about food insecurity among children, watch out for proposals to cut SNAP. Ex: about 4M kids live in families that could have their benefits reduced under a proposed bill from House Republicans: cbpp.org/research/food-…

Happening Now: First 5 Alameda County Alameda County’s Fatherhood Corps 2022-23 End of Year Celebration! 🎉 #FatherhoodCorps #fathers

Do you work with #Ca communities on Medi-Cal? We'd love to hear from you! Join us July 19th for the next #MediCal Unwinding and Renewals Feedback Loop! Register here bit.ly/RenewalFeedbac… National Health Law Program

Federal spending on children accounts for 9.89% of total expenditures during the current fiscal year, down nearly 16% from the previous year. The level of spending on children has fallen nearly to what it was in pre-pandemic 2019. More #TrackingHardship👇 chn.org/voices/human-n…

🏠 Introducing the Housing Justice as Health Equity Collaborative! We're a network of California health sector organizations and leaders dedicated to improving access to stable, dignified and deeply affordable housing for children, families and communities. #HousingIsHealth

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA) is pleased to announce the allocation of $7.2 million in one-time child care grants aimed at supporting local Early Care and Education (ECE) infrastructure needs.

The Governor Gavin Newsom's #CAbudget proposal was unveiled last week, sparking questions about our state's fiscal future. Next week, our Budget Center team will delve into the highlights of the updated spending plan. ⚡ RSVP below! eventbrite.com/e/examining-th…

Join us for two upcoming webinars on Measure C!