If Taylor and Travis can have a happy love story, so can our community! 💍

Cheers to the start of another year of supporting our local early educators and the families they care for! We recently welcomed 115 early educators to our technical assistance day at FIRST 5.

There’s a new welcoming community space for families in Santa Clara County! We recently joined Pacific Clinics to celebrate the opening of their Family Resource Center in Mountain View.

Let’s learn and grow together this year in QUALITY MATTERS! If you’re a family child care owner or assistant teacher, fill out our survey today to save your spot: bit.ly/4lAcjQo.

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our Wellness Support grant opportunity and Emergency Funds for Families fiscal agent as part of our Standing Firm for Families initiative. Visit our website to learn more or apply: bit.ly/4gFsFGN

Sign up for our Findhelp training on Wednesday, Oct. 15! This training will cover the basic functions of the platform, including how to navigate the site. Sign up now: bit.ly/3VRKY1D

Join Parents Helping Parents on Sept. 24 to learn how children with different needs perceive the world through their senses in unique ways. Save your spot: bit.ly/4gCxX5O

We recently hosted the teacher cohort of our Early Learning Apprenticeship Program for a midyear check-in. We are so proud to support them on their education journey. They are all working so hard to create a bright future for themselves!

Diaper Need Awareness Week reminds us that diapers are essential. Families are getting the supplies they need as part of our Diaper Kit Initiative and partnerships with SupplyBank.org and the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency. Learn more: bit.ly/46EXjwl

Family and food connect us! We sat down with our colleague Nadia to get her thoughts on what #HispanicHeritageAwarenessMonth means to her.

A few more highlights from our midyear check-in with our teacher cohort in the Early Learning Apprenticeship Program. Participants are on their way to graduate and enter the early learning and care field. Visit our website to learn more about this program!

We're a proud sponsor of this year's Binational Health Week! Join the community on Saturday, Oct. 4, for this free community event featuring health screenings, family-friendly activities, and more! Learn more: bit.ly/4mFqjcj

Is graphic design your thing? We need you. 😉 We're hiring an Assistant Director of Creative Services: bit.ly/3IMwu03

Who or what would you grab? Our building will be temporarily closed from Oct. 6, 2025, to Jan. 5, 2026.

Our building will be temporarily closed from Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, to Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. During this time, our staff will be working remotely and will remain available to support you. If you need assistance or info, call or email us at 408-260-3700 or [email protected].

This Dec. 8 workshop on behavior guidance and emotional regulation will help early educators build positive learning environments that let young children regulate their emotions and learn social skills. Sign up now: bit.ly/Dec8COP

Erica understands the power of a supportive community where people who aren't related treat each other like family. She brings that same lived experience and mindfulness to her work at FIRST 5, building trusted relationships with local families. #HispanicHeritageAwarenessMonth

Are you an early educator thinking about going back to school? EDVance College, in partnership with FIRST 5, is offering a fully funded degree pathway created for family child care owners and assistants. Learn more: bit.ly/4harM9j

Tiny hands, big creativity! Our toddler art program at Seven Trees was absolutely bursting with color, smiles, and imagination this week! FIRST 5 Santa Clara County #seventrees

Recent reports indicate deployment of the National Guard to the Bay Area, in coordination with federal immigration enforcement, has been delayed. We know uncertainty around these possible actions continues to cause anxiety for families. Get resources at FIRST5kids.org.