Children & Families

The Children & Families Commission of Orange County supports initiatives to ensure children ages 0-5 enter school healthy and ready to learn.

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In an effort to inform and make sure every Orange County child has a solid foundation for a thriving future, First 5 Orange County pioneered the countywide collection of the Early Development Index (EDI).... https://t.co/Cdap73iF1u

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“Those of us with children and grandchildren consider them to be the center of the universe. But to the state and federal lawmakers, business leaders and researchers, a... https://t.co/aUV1vxcfjv

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Why is EDI important? Collecting EDI tells us how our community’s children are doing, what programs and opportunities are helping and where additional resources need to be deployed to ensure the success of the entire community. Learn more below. https://t.co/IDf1NsyylE

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 💙 It's OKAY to be DIFFERENT! https://t.co/JLEm3T5J4Z

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“Gov. Gavin Newsom has put together a team of advisers on children’s issues and education that is almost certainly larger than... https://t.co/pB4dAtgTZs

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Spring is officially here! Sing this springy tune with your little ones 🎼🦋 https://t.co/MjteEPtLci

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Looking for helpful tips on how to create a healthy food plate for your little ones? 🍎🥦🧀

Check out these helpful food tips for hungry kids:... https://t.co/19YGRUcAoc

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Orange County was the vanguard site for implementing the Early Development Index (EDI) in the United States. Researchers, policy makers and child advocates here understood that data drives meaningful decisions for... https://t.co/lSrR0Z3UGl

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“Over the course of the next year, Sesame Workshop will bring people together around the timeless lessons that Sesame Street has always taught: everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, is... https://t.co/BooFeb5vqG

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First 5 Orange County is honored to be recognized as the 2019 Community Champion of the Year at the American Academy of Pediatrics - Orange County Chapter's 6th Annual Gala... https://t.co/WXf7iLnmwM

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First 5 California debunked five common myths to help your baby's brain development with simple and fun activities. Check them out below.

Thanks for sharing, First 5 California! https://t.co/8DKtuiXGWv

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The Children's Center at Caltech is hosting the 9th Annual Early Childhood Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (ECSTEM) Conference on Friday, February 22nd at the Hilton in Pasadena.

This year’s... https://t.co/4nZRVeKlfu

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Scenes from today’s Annual Planning Meeting.

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Today, the First 5 Orange County, Children and Families Commission held their annual planning meeting where they discussed the 5-year Strategic Plan for Orange County's youngest children. The future is bright!

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Get cooking with your kids! Check out First 5 California's FREE cookbook for loads of kid-tested recipes today. https://t.co/R8TTeuTqHj

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If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, stay away from cannabis. First 5 Orange County is spreading the message and educating pregnant women and families that cannabis can be... https://t.co/tb4W04qjNv

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The Children’s Center at Caltech is hosting the 9th Annual Early Childhood Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (ECSTEM) Conference on Friday, February 22 at the Hilton in Pasadena.

The... https://t.co/0NE3QZTpwL

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“Orange County has been budgeting for less revenue from the beginning. By assuming a 3.5... https://t.co/5Bk6dK7V6M

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First 5 Orange County, Children and Families Commission could not help make a positive impact for Orange County children without our dedicated and supportive community partners.

Thanks for the sharing, Think Together! https://t.co/r3tQCQjTdg

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Orange County was the vanguard site for implementing the Early Development Index (EDI) in the United States. Researchers, policy makers and child advocates here understood that data drives meaningful decisions for early childhood education, health... https://t.co/3QPOwHV0pO