Blog & News Events

April 2025 Proclaimed Month of the Child & Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 25th, 2025

Join the Celebration at Events Across SLO County Read More ›

First 5 Association Calls on Congress to Reject Proposed Health Care Cuts

February 28th, 2025

Budget Plan Could Eliminate Vital Benefits for Children Read More ›

First 5 SLO County Awarded Grant Funding for Child Care Initiative

February 26th, 2025

Agency to Receive $220,000 to Form Six-County Coalition Read More ›

First 5 SLO County Awards More than $4 Million to Community

January 22nd, 2025

Local Programs Receive Critical Funds to Support Young Children & Families Read More ›

First 5's Role in Home Visiting

July 12th, 2022

Research By the First 5 Center for Children's Policy Highlights Innovations & Challenges Read More ›

FREE Family-Friendly Workplace Accelerator Program

October 4th, 2021

Partnership Between SLO Chamber, First 5 SLO County & the County of San Luis Obispo Read More ›

Family-Friendly Workplace Toolkit

November 30th, 2020

Community Partners Launch New Resource for Employers & Families Read More ›

First 5 Center for Children's Policy

September 11th, 2020

New Interactive Tool Shows Complexity of Early Identification, Intervention System Read More ›

First 5 California Funds Emergency Supplies for Child Care Providers

June 23rd, 2020

Diapers, wipes, and cleaning supplies aid providers in safely caring for young children of essential workers and vulnerable populations. Read More ›

First 5 Shows Up: Our Critical Role Amid COVID-19

July 14th, 2020

First 5 Counties Around the State Work to Support Young Children and Families During the Pandemic Read More ›

First 5's Position on Current U.S. Immigration Policy Impacting Families

June 19th, 2018

First 5 SLO County supports letter sent to the Dept. of Homeland Security Read More ›

First 5 SLO County Awards Nearly $3 Million to Local Programs

June 18th, 2018

Local Programs Receive Critical Funds to Support Children & Families Read More ›