What’s New

Finance Committee Meeting - Monday, March 15, 2010

The Finance Committee Meeting will be held at 3:30 PM at the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency at 102 S. San Joaquin Street, Room 5C, Stockton. Agenda TBA (03/04/2010)

Commission Meeting - Thursday, March 25, 2010

The Commission will meet on Thursday,March 25, 2010. The meeting will take place at San Joaquin County Office of Education located at 2901 Arch/Airport Road, Stockton, Nelson Center, at 8:00 AM. Agenda TBA. (03/02/2010)

March 2, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

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Explore the Magic of Reading

It's never too early to start reading with your child. Reading helps kids develop their imagination and it's a great way to spend quality time together. View more information. (03/01/2010)

Exploren el Magia de la Lectura

Nunca es demasiado temprano para empezar a leer con su hijo. Leer ayuda a que los niños desarrollen su imaginación y es una excelente manera de compartir tiempo de calidad juntos. View more information. (03/01/2010)

Raise an Enthusiastic and Successful Reader.

Research shows that children whose parents read to them tend to become stronger readers and perform better in school. In honor of the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day on March 2, First 5 San Joaquin offers the following tips to encourage you and your family to explore the magic of reading together. View more information. (03/01/2010)

Cómo criar un lector entusiasta y exitoso.

Los estudios indican que los niños con padres que les leen tienden a ser mejores lectores y rinden mejor en la escuela. En honor del día “Read Across America” del National Education Association el 2 de marzo, Primeros 5 San Joaquin ofrece los siguientes consejos para animar a usted y su familia a que exploren la magia de leer juntos. View more information. (03/01/2010)

Planning Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 2, 2010

The Planning Committee will be meeting on April 2, 2010 at the SJC Office of Education, Education Service Center, 2707 Transworld Drive, Kingston Room at 11:30 AM. Agenda TBA. (02/24/2010)

RFQ for 2011 Calendar with the Report to the Community

San Joaquin County Children and Families Commission (also known as First 5 San Joaquin) is pleased to announce the release of Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for services of an agency to design and create a printed format for a combined version of a 2011 First 5 Calendar and the Report to the Community. View more information. (02/04/2010)

February 9, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

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Brush Up on Healthy Teeth!

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, nearly 50 percent of children have tooth decay before age 5. Because young children’s teeth are very important for eating and speaking clearly, helping a child maintain a proper dental health care routine is key to his or her overall development. First 5 San Joaquin encourages parents and caregivers to begin taking care of children’s teeth and gums at an early age. View more information. (02/02/2010)

¡Póngase al Tanto de los Dientes Sanos!

De acuerdo con la Academia Americana de Odontología Pediátrica, casi el 50 por ciento de los niños sufren de caries antes de los 5 años. Debido a que los dientes de los niños pequeños son importantes para comer y hablar claramente, ayudarle a su hijo a mantener una rutina adecuada de cuidado dental es la clave para su desarrollo completo. Primeros 5 San Joaquin alienta a los padres y cuidadores a que empiecen el cuidado de los dientes y encías de sus hijos a una temprana edad. View more information. (02/02/2010)

Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy - A message from the Executive Director

By practicing good dental habits early in a child’s life and visiting the dentist regularly, parents can help keep children’s teeth healthy and their smiles sparkling! View more information. (02/02/2010)

Manteniendo saludables los dientes de su hijo - A message from the Executive Director

Practicando buenos hábitos dentales desde una etapa temprana en la vida de su hijo y visitando el dentista regularmente, los padres pueden ayudar a mantener los dientes de sus hijos saludables y sus sonrisas brillantes. View more information. (02/02/2010)

February 1, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

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January 26, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

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January 13, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

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January 8, 2010 First 5 San Joaquin E-Update

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New Year's Resolution For Raising A Healthy, Happy Child

Start the New Year on the right path by helping your young child learn and grow. Click "view more information" for a checklist for things you and your child can do together to build thinking and social skills. View more information. (12/27/2009)

Resoluciones del Año Nuevo para Criar un Niño Saludable y Feliz

Empiece bien el Año Nuevo ayudando a su niño a aprender y crecer. Clic “view more information” para una lista de actividades que usted y su niño pueden hacer juntos para desarrollar habilidades socials y de pensamiento. View more information. (12/27/2009)

Ring in the New Year with the ABCs of Child Development

The New Year is a time for renewal and an opportunity to make a fresh start. While young children can’t set their own goals, parents and caregivers can resolve to focus on fostering their children’s healthy growth and development. Infants start learning and exploring from the day they are born – and 90 percent of their brains develop in their first five years! As your child’s first teacher, you play an important role in helping him or her grow up to be healthy and ready to learn. View more information. (12/27/2009)

Recibe el Año Nuevo con el ABC del Desarrollo Infantil

El Año Nuevo ofrece una oportunidad para empezar de nuevo. Aunque los niños pequeños no pueden establecer sus propias metas, los padres y cuidadores pueden concentrarse en fomentar el crecimiento y desarrollo saludable de sus niños. Los pequeños empiezan a aprender y explorar desde el día de su nacimiento – ¡y el 90 por ciento de su cerebro se desarrolla en los primeros cinco años! Como el primer maestro de su niño, usted juega un importante rol en ayudarlo a crecer sano y estar listo para aprender. View more information. (12/27/2009)

H1N1 Information

More information about the Seasonal and H1N1 Flu, available in English and Spanish. View more information. (11/30/2009)

Leading Ladies Information

For more information about Leading Ladies, please click Reports and Publications/Other Reports/Leading Ladies. View more information. (11/01/2009)

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