First 5 San Mateo County
@f5sanmateo.bsky.social
Support success for every child by investing in the county's youngest children.
https://first5sanmateo.org/
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https://first5sanmateo.org/
#sanmateocounty #sanmateostrong #earlychildhood
Trivia: When should your child have their first dental visit?
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
January 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Trivia: When should your child have their first dental visit?
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
Transitions can bring up big feelings for young children. Big Feelings, created by First 5 San Mateo County, offers tools to help parents support kids through routine changes and emotional moments. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings/
#BigFeelings #EarlyChildhood
#BigFeelings #EarlyChildhood
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Transitions can bring up big feelings for young children. Big Feelings, created by First 5 San Mateo County, offers tools to help parents support kids through routine changes and emotional moments. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings/
#BigFeelings #EarlyChildhood
#BigFeelings #EarlyChildhood
The holidays can be challenging for families experiencing #domesticviolence. If you or someone you know needs support, CORA is here with 24/7 crisis support, safe housing, & resources for #SanMateoCounty families.
Help is available at 800-300-1080 or corasupport.org.
Help is available at 800-300-1080 or corasupport.org.
December 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The holidays can be challenging for families experiencing #domesticviolence. If you or someone you know needs support, CORA is here with 24/7 crisis support, safe housing, & resources for #SanMateoCounty families.
Help is available at 800-300-1080 or corasupport.org.
Help is available at 800-300-1080 or corasupport.org.
Healthy beginnings start before birth! Explore prenatal programs, breastfeeding support, and infant health resources for families in San Mateo County. Find support here: first5sanmateo.org/for-parents-...
#F5SMCResourceFriday #PrenatalSupport
#F5SMCResourceFriday #PrenatalSupport
December 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Healthy beginnings start before birth! Explore prenatal programs, breastfeeding support, and infant health resources for families in San Mateo County. Find support here: first5sanmateo.org/for-parents-...
#F5SMCResourceFriday #PrenatalSupport
#F5SMCResourceFriday #PrenatalSupport
First 5 San Mateo County mourns the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Rob's vision and leadership through his advocacy for Proposition 10 made our work possible. He's pictured here in 2002 with the inaugural First 5 San Mateo County team.
Rob's vision and leadership through his advocacy for Proposition 10 made our work possible. He's pictured here in 2002 with the inaugural First 5 San Mateo County team.
December 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
First 5 San Mateo County mourns the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Rob's vision and leadership through his advocacy for Proposition 10 made our work possible. He's pictured here in 2002 with the inaugural First 5 San Mateo County team.
Rob's vision and leadership through his advocacy for Proposition 10 made our work possible. He's pictured here in 2002 with the inaugural First 5 San Mateo County team.
Safe toys = happy childhoods. This #SafeToysMonth, check age labels & skip small parts.
December 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Safe toys = happy childhoods. This #SafeToysMonth, check age labels & skip small parts.
Trivia: When should your child have their first dental visit?
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
December 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Trivia: When should your child have their first dental visit?
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
Answer: By age one. Learn about local oral health supports: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCTriviaWednesday #OralHealth
Finding child care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
We are proud to partner with 4Cs of San Mateo County, which offers free resources to help families explore child care options.
Call (650) 517-1400 or visit: sanmateo4cs.org
#F5SMCResourceFriday #ChildCare
We are proud to partner with 4Cs of San Mateo County, which offers free resources to help families explore child care options.
Call (650) 517-1400 or visit: sanmateo4cs.org
#F5SMCResourceFriday #ChildCare
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Finding child care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
We are proud to partner with 4Cs of San Mateo County, which offers free resources to help families explore child care options.
Call (650) 517-1400 or visit: sanmateo4cs.org
#F5SMCResourceFriday #ChildCare
We are proud to partner with 4Cs of San Mateo County, which offers free resources to help families explore child care options.
Call (650) 517-1400 or visit: sanmateo4cs.org
#F5SMCResourceFriday #ChildCare
Every day, child care providers across San Mateo County help families work, grow, and thrive. 💙
From center-based teachers to family child care providers, thank you for giving every child a strong start!
#EarlyLearning #SanMateoCounty
From center-based teachers to family child care providers, thank you for giving every child a strong start!
#EarlyLearning #SanMateoCounty
December 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Every day, child care providers across San Mateo County help families work, grow, and thrive. 💙
From center-based teachers to family child care providers, thank you for giving every child a strong start!
#EarlyLearning #SanMateoCounty
From center-based teachers to family child care providers, thank you for giving every child a strong start!
#EarlyLearning #SanMateoCounty
What helps families stay strong during tough times?
Things like resilience, social connections, and reliable support, help children grow up healthy and ready to learn.
Learn more about the Five Protective Factors and why the first five years matter:
first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
Things like resilience, social connections, and reliable support, help children grow up healthy and ready to learn.
Learn more about the Five Protective Factors and why the first five years matter:
first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
The 5 Protective Factors: Why the First Five Years Matter
“In the developed world, the United States is an outlier in its low levels of financial support for young children’s care. The U.S. spends 0.2 percent of its G.D.P. on child care for children 2 and un...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
What helps families stay strong during tough times?
Things like resilience, social connections, and reliable support, help children grow up healthy and ready to learn.
Learn more about the Five Protective Factors and why the first five years matter:
first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
Things like resilience, social connections, and reliable support, help children grow up healthy and ready to learn.
Learn more about the Five Protective Factors and why the first five years matter:
first5sanmateo.org/the-5-protec...
Oral health supports every part of a child’s well-being. Learn how to find local dental care, insurance options, and tips for caring for your child’s teeth: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCResourceFriday #OralHealth
#F5SMCResourceFriday #OralHealth
December 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Oral health supports every part of a child’s well-being. Learn how to find local dental care, insurance options, and tips for caring for your child’s teeth: first5sanmateo.org/caring-for-l...
#F5SMCResourceFriday #OralHealth
#F5SMCResourceFriday #OralHealth
We’re back for another #F5SMCTriviaWednesday!
How much return does our community see for every dollar invested in early childhood?
Answer: $7! Every dollar spent supporting young children saves future costs in education, health, and social services.
How much return does our community see for every dollar invested in early childhood?
Answer: $7! Every dollar spent supporting young children saves future costs in education, health, and social services.
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We’re back for another #F5SMCTriviaWednesday!
How much return does our community see for every dollar invested in early childhood?
Answer: $7! Every dollar spent supporting young children saves future costs in education, health, and social services.
How much return does our community see for every dollar invested in early childhood?
Answer: $7! Every dollar spent supporting young children saves future costs in education, health, and social services.
There are many ways families can support their children’s health and well-being. First 5 San Mateo County connects parents to local programs that help children grow strong and thrive. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/resources/
#First5SanMateo #EarlyChildhood
#First5SanMateo #EarlyChildhood
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
There are many ways families can support their children’s health and well-being. First 5 San Mateo County connects parents to local programs that help children grow strong and thrive. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/resources/
#First5SanMateo #EarlyChildhood
#First5SanMateo #EarlyChildhood
This season, we’re grateful for the parents, caregivers, educators, and community partners who make #SanMateoCounty a place where young children can thrive. Thank you for supporting the healthy development and well-being of our youngest residents every day.
#Thankful #EarlyChildhood #Community
#Thankful #EarlyChildhood #Community
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This season, we’re grateful for the parents, caregivers, educators, and community partners who make #SanMateoCounty a place where young children can thrive. Thank you for supporting the healthy development and well-being of our youngest residents every day.
#Thankful #EarlyChildhood #Community
#Thankful #EarlyChildhood #Community
Families can find affordable, multilingual therapy through One Life Counseling Center, featured on Big Feelings, F5SMC’s early childhood mental health resource.
Services are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, and Mongolian.
Services are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, and Mongolian.
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Families can find affordable, multilingual therapy through One Life Counseling Center, featured on Big Feelings, F5SMC’s early childhood mental health resource.
Services are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, and Mongolian.
Services are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, and Mongolian.
It’s #F5SMCTriviaWednesday! At what age can developmental or emotional screenings start for young children?
Answer: As early as infancy. Early help supports learning, emotional health, and resilience.
Access screenings through Big Feelings here: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
Answer: As early as infancy. Early help supports learning, emotional health, and resilience.
Access screenings through Big Feelings here: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It’s #F5SMCTriviaWednesday! At what age can developmental or emotional screenings start for young children?
Answer: As early as infancy. Early help supports learning, emotional health, and resilience.
Access screenings through Big Feelings here: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
Answer: As early as infancy. Early help supports learning, emotional health, and resilience.
Access screenings through Big Feelings here: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
Taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to support your child.
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to support your child.
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
Big Feelings, from First 5 San Mateo County, shares local mental health resources and tools to help parents and caregivers care for their own well-being.
Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings...
Join us on Nov 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Serramonte Main Library for a Play & Learn event with Help Me Grow San Mateo County.
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Join us on Nov 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Serramonte Main Library for a Play & Learn event with Help Me Grow San Mateo County.
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
Families with children ages 0–5 can enjoy play-based activities that support learning and development.
Learn more: www.dalycity.org/Calendar.asp...
This #F5SMCResourceFriday, we’re spotlighting BrightLife Kids, a free video-based coaching service featured on Big Feelings, F5SMC’s early childhood mental health resource.
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This #F5SMCResourceFriday, we’re spotlighting BrightLife Kids, a free video-based coaching service featured on Big Feelings, F5SMC’s early childhood mental health resource.
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
They help parents navigate tantrums, transitions, and emotions. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/list-of-supp...
San Mateo County families — we want to hear from you!
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
San Mateo County families — we want to hear from you!
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
Parents and caregivers of children 0-6 are invited to take a survey by December 5 to help us understand what families need and how we can strengthen outreach in support of young children.
We’re kicking off #F5SMCTriviaWednesdays, a new series sharing quick facts and insights about early childhood development.
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We’re kicking off #F5SMCTriviaWednesdays, a new series sharing quick facts and insights about early childhood development.
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
Trivia time: What’s one sign that a young child might need extra emotional support?
We’re kicking off our new #F5SMCResourceFriday series, highlighting local orgs that support San Mateo County families.
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We’re kicking off our new #F5SMCResourceFriday series, highlighting local orgs that support San Mateo County families.
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
This week, we’re featuring resources that help ensure families have access to essential support. Find food, housing, and financial assistance: www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-ser...
At First 5 San Mateo County, we believe every family deserves safety, stability, and access to trusted community resources.
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Support and Safety Resources for All Families in San Mateo County
At First 5 San Mateo County, we believe that every family deserves to feel safe, supported, and connected to trusted community resources, regardless of their background or immigration status. Recently...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
At First 5 San Mateo County, we believe every family deserves safety, stability, and access to trusted community resources.
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Our latest blog highlights these vital resources, helping ensure that every child and family in our community feels safe and supported: first5sanmateo.org/support-and-...
Families in San Mateo County deserve affordable, high-quality child care. A recent @kqednews.kqed.org podcast highlighted @jackiespeier.bsky.social’s work to strengthen local child care systems & support working parents. Listen here: www.kqed.org/news/1205893...
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
Alameda County Child Care Providers Receive Much Needed Cash | KQED
After a yearslong holdup, Alameda County has started distributing funds from Measure C, a 2020 ballot measure that uses a half-cent sales tax to increase access to child care.
www.kqed.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Families in San Mateo County deserve affordable, high-quality child care. A recent @kqednews.kqed.org podcast highlighted @jackiespeier.bsky.social’s work to strengthen local child care systems & support working parents. Listen here: www.kqed.org/news/1205893...
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
#SanMateoCounty #AffordableChildcare
#BigFeelings, an initiative created by parents with First 5 San Mateo County, helps families support children’s mental health and behavior. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings/
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#BigFeelings, an initiative created by parents with First 5 San Mateo County, helps families support children’s mental health and behavior. Learn more: first5sanmateo.org/big-feelings/
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth
#EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth