First 5 in the News
Supporting Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers During a Time of Crisis, The David & Lucille Packard Foundation, September 9, 2021
Rita Baker, coordinator for First 5 in Yuba County, shared an example from her own family to underline the importance of using inclusive language to outreach: “My brother, who is an [FFN caregiver] has three grandkids from 4 and under [that he cares for]. He didn’t know he could qualify for [support] because he is just babysitting his grandkids.”
Rita Baker, coordinator for First 5 in Yuba County, shared an example from her own family to underline the importance of using inclusive language to outreach: “My brother, who is an [FFN caregiver] has three grandkids from 4 and under [that he cares for]. He didn’t know he could qualify for [support] because he is just babysitting his grandkids.”
California is set to make a big investment in treating parents and children together, LA Times , July 8, 2021
“Making a visit to the pediatrician’s office more welcoming to parents, and getting mothers screened for depression and other behavioral issues, could improve California’s dismal rate of child developmental screenings, said Sarah Crow, managing director of First 5 Center for Children’s Policy.”
“Making a visit to the pediatrician’s office more welcoming to parents, and getting mothers screened for depression and other behavioral issues, could improve California’s dismal rate of child developmental screenings, said Sarah Crow, managing director of First 5 Center for Children’s Policy.”
State Leaders Unify to Invest in Children and Families, First 5 California Press Release, July 2021
“This historic budget is firmly rooted in the whole child, whole family approach,” said Camille Maben, First 5 California Executive Director
“This historic budget is firmly rooted in the whole child, whole family approach,” said Camille Maben, First 5 California Executive Director
Yuba County Baby Fair to take place, Appeal Democrat/Yahoo News, May 2021
Information on resources a new mother or family may need will be available and breastfeeding supplies, diapers, educational toys and more will also be distributed while supplies last.
Information on resources a new mother or family may need will be available and breastfeeding supplies, diapers, educational toys and more will also be distributed while supplies last.
Free First 5 California kit remains essential to new parents, especially now, SF Bay View, April 2021
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of children under the age of 5 who face barriers of literacy, poverty or disability experience difficulty accessing valuable information and resources that are essential during this time,” said First 5 California Executive Director Camille Maben. “The Kit for New Parents fills that gap by delivering essential parenting resources right to their doors.”
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of children under the age of 5 who face barriers of literacy, poverty or disability experience difficulty accessing valuable information and resources that are essential during this time,” said First 5 California Executive Director Camille Maben. “The Kit for New Parents fills that gap by delivering essential parenting resources right to their doors.”
A dentist office on wheels, Appeal Democrat/Yahoo New, March 2021
"We've been having a little bit of a hard time finding a dentist through COVID, so it was a perfect opportunity because my little one has never been seen and my older one, she has a problem with dentists, so it's been hard to find one she's willing to work with," Anderson said. "But as you just saw they're perfect."
"We've been having a little bit of a hard time finding a dentist through COVID, so it was a perfect opportunity because my little one has never been seen and my older one, she has a problem with dentists, so it's been hard to find one she's willing to work with," Anderson said. "But as you just saw they're perfect."
First 5 Yuba County requesting proposals for $1.3 million in funding, Appeal Democrat, March 2021
The First 5 Yuba County Children and Families Commission is currently seeking proposals for $1,341,000 ($447,000 annually) of Proposition 10 funds that it has committed for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2023/24.
The First 5 Yuba County Children and Families Commission is currently seeking proposals for $1,341,000 ($447,000 annually) of Proposition 10 funds that it has committed for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2023/24.
Cool Pools! Article, Prospect, June 2019
The sunny and breezy days of spring will soon be met by the sweltering heat of summer, leaving area residents looking for ways to cool off.
The sunny and breezy days of spring will soon be met by the sweltering heat of summer, leaving area residents looking for ways to cool off.
A whole new world outside, Appeal Democrat, April 2019
“People don’t always understand the importance of facilities like pools and parks, where kids are outside playing. There’s a sense of community and parents can get when talking with each other,” she said. “Children get the chance to interact with each other and that stimulates brain development.”
“People don’t always understand the importance of facilities like pools and parks, where kids are outside playing. There’s a sense of community and parents can get when talking with each other,” she said. “Children get the chance to interact with each other and that stimulates brain development.”
Family program thrives despite revenue loss, Appeal Democrat, March 2016
County Children and Families and First 5 commissions are stuck in a funding Catch-22 because their budgets come directly from California Children and Families Act tobacco taxes.
County Children and Families and First 5 commissions are stuck in a funding Catch-22 because their budgets come directly from California Children and Families Act tobacco taxes.
Months out, OPUD seeks funding help for pool, Appeal Democrat, February 2016
It's only February, but Olivehurst Public Utility District directors are already looking ahead to what is expected to again be a funding shortfall for the summer swimming program at the community pool.
It's only February, but Olivehurst Public Utility District directors are already looking ahead to what is expected to again be a funding shortfall for the summer swimming program at the community pool.
Letter: First 5 Yuba works hard for the children, Appeal Democrat, November 2013
"I want recognize two First 5 Yuba commissioners for the work they done and continue to do on behalf of Yuba County’s youngest children."
"I want recognize two First 5 Yuba commissioners for the work they done and continue to do on behalf of Yuba County’s youngest children."