Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of California will join First 5 Leadership Institute next week to share research highlights, a fundraising overview, marketing tips and tricks, and insights on how to start & sustain a successful program. Register today: https://t.co/8mxT0RNp2m
A strong theory of change grounds your strategy and opens doors with funders. One week left to join First 5 Leadership Institute's webinar on 4/29! Register:
https://t.co/28B0f3xSUw
Home visitors walk alongside families during the most critical years - offering coaching, connection, and stability. This #CAHomeVisitingWeek, we celebrate their lasting impact on California's children and families!
It's CA Home Visiting Week! @First5Assoc is proud to cosponsor ACR 171 with @ChildrenNow, introduced by @AsmCRodriguez, recognizing home visiting programs & the families they serve. The resolution advanced with a unanimous 10–0 vote.
First 5 Leadership Institute is looking back on a groundbreaking first year and ahead to Year Two. The First 5 Network will hear about key milestones, outcomes, and what's next on April 21. Learn more: https://t.co/xthFcwnSAS
Yesterday, First 5's from across CA gathered with a shared purpose: to protect the prevention services that give our youngest children a strong start. Thank you to every commissioner, staff member & advocate who showed up! #AdvocacyDay2026#First5#ProtectIECMH
Multiple legislative visits down, and the message is landing. Lawmakers are hearing from every corner of the state about why infant and early childhood mental health services can't be an afterthought. We're not done yet. #AdvocacyDay2026#ProtectIECMH#First5
Kicking off Advocacy Day 2026 with energy and purpose! Today, the First 5 Network is making sure lawmakers understand what's at stake for California's youngest children and the families who need these services most. #AdvocacyDay2026#First5
@First5Shasta is celebrating Week of the Young Child April 11–18 with events spotlighting early learning and family connection across Shasta County. Read more from @ActionNewsNow: https://t.co/gP2ZPriep4
🎓CalKIDS accounts build early savings, reduces future debt, and opens opportunities for children.
Register to learn how to help families access this free resource.
👶 From Cradle to College
📅 April 14, 2026
🕓 12PM PT
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/0cyr8JBeIM
We're proud to honor @AsmMiaBonta as the 2026 Champion for Children! As Founding Chair of the CA Legislative Children's Caucus, she's united 40+ legislators across both parties to put kids at the center of policymaking. Read the press release: https://t.co/10NR9ht1NI
In its first year, the First 5 Leadership Institute built a leadership development ecosystem for the First 5 Network, strengthening connections and advancing REDI-centered leadership. We'll reflect and review what's to come for Year 2 - learn more: https://t.co/xthFcwnSAS
A theory of change isn't just a strategic framework - it's your organization's story of impact. Join First 5 Leadership Institute's session on 4/29 to build one that works in your community and in funder meetings. Register now: https://t.co/6sVS13WCbN
On April 14, the First 5 Network heads to Sacramento for Advocacy Day 2026 - commissioners and staff from across CA, united to bring the stories of local families directly to legislators. The stakes are high. #First5AdvocacyDay2026
First 5 Leadership Institute is looking back on a groundbreaking first year and ahead to Year Two. The First 5 Network will hear about key milestones, outcomes, and what's next on April 21. Learn more: https://t.co/xthFcwnSAS
Tomorrow at 10am PT: Learn how CA's First 5 Network is partnering with Medi-Cal managed care plans to deliver community health worker services for families. Register for this First 5 Leadership Institute and @First5Center webinar today: https://t.co/JV3wyDnviC
Every child deserves a strong start. On April 14, Advocacy Day 2026 unites the First 5 Network at the Capitol to advocate for early childhood investment and policy. Register now: https://t.co/WhhsitNQis
Prop 10 has generated $12B+ for CA's young children - and Rob Reiner made it possible. @First5LA honors his extraordinary legacy in early childhood advocacy. Read the article:
https://t.co/FaRCPt1Q3s
New Medi-Cal benefits closely align with the early childhood services First 5s already deliver. Join our webinar next week with @First5Center to hear how First 5s are seizing this opportunity and what policy changes are needed. Register now: https://t.co/b5YpncKiZ8
New data from @RAPIDSurvey at Stanford: 3 in 4 CA parents report reduced safety, belonging, and financial stability due to immigration enforcement in their communities - and the data is similar for both immigrant and non-immigrant families. Read more: https://t.co/WyIn0NtHcK