What's New

The next Commission Meeting will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 8:30am.

The next Planning Committee Meeting will be held May 4, 2021 at 4:00pm. Meeting Access: https://tinyurl.com/ys79tb7s;   
dial-in: 1-415-655-0001; meeting number (access code): 142 589 1217.  View agenda here. View handouts here. 

The next Evaluation Committee Meeting will be heldThursday, June 24, 2021 at 9:00am.

The next Contractor Meeting will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 at 9:00am.

Invitation for Community Feedback
First 5 San Joaquin invites the public to review and provide feedback on the DRAFT San Joaquin County Home Visitation Strategic Plan.  Two draft dcuments are available for review:  Home Visitation Strategic Plan and Executive Summary. Feedback by May 6, 2021 to sjckids@sjgov.org.

E-Newsletter - February 2021
View the latest news, resources, and upcoming events. View more information.

Denti-Cal Services
If you or someone you know needs help accessing Denti-Cal services click here.

Stockton Scholars & First 5 Scholarships
Are you looking for a rewarding and essential career working with young children?  If you are thinking about going to school or going back to school, consider a profession in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD).  The Stockton Scholars and First 5 San Joaquin have a reimbursement scholarship that can assist with the cost of going to school.  This scholarship is available to those that are not yet working in the field.  Families need qualified, enthusiastic teachers and childcare providers now more than ever!  More information.

Well Together San Joaquin – Mental Health Partner Toolkit
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new social media toolkit, made exclusively for our partners, to help support families as part of our “Well Together San Joaquin” mental health campaign. This social media toolkit provides simple and accessible everyday wellness and self-care tips for parents and caregivers. We welcome you to download and share the posts included (available in English and Spanish) with parents and caregivers in your network. Download here.

COVID-19 Resource Guide
View the COVID-19 Resource Guide for helpful information and resources to help you through this crisis. View more information.

NEW! Potter the Otter Slows the Spread of COVID-19: Activity Guide & Posters
 

Home Visitation
This evaluation examined the impact of First 5 San Joaquin’s home visiting programs on family protective factors, household financial management, healthy eating habits, and early learning. View the latest fact sheet.

About First 5 San Joaquin Families Served
In Fiscal Year 2019-2020, First 5 San Joaquin invested over $13 million dollars in programs and services. View the latest fact sheet, which highlights services as well as the characteristics of clients served.

Raising Quality! Impact
The evaluation of the Raising Quality! IMPACT program examines the matches between the ethnicity of providers and children, the increase in providers' knowledge and strengthening of their overall programs. View the latest fact sheet that captures these results along with recommendations for future programming and support offered during the pandemic.

Preschool
This evaluation examines strategies used by First 5 San Joaquin's preschool programs to support dual language learners and engage dual language learner families. View the latest fact sheet.

SJ TEETH
This evaluation highlights the SJ TEETH agencies that proivde oral health care, oral health education, care coordination statistics, and much more. For more information click on the flyers English, Spanish.