FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

Next week, we’re offering a series of Safe Site Trainings designed to support early learning and care providers in creating safe, prepared environments for children and families. Learn more or sign up now: bit.ly/3Pm9xUr

Potter the Otter is here to make healthy eating fun. This National Nutrition Month, we've created a free healthy foods checklist, so parents can make sure their children develop healthy eating habits. Sign up for our newsletter to get your checklist: bit.ly/3NrBKbW

We’re looking for our next Early Learning Program Officer. This position will manage initiatives supporting children, families, the early learning and childcare workforce, and the community. Learn more or apply today: bit.ly/4bIwDNH

We attended @choose_children's first candidate forum at EPACENTER in East Palo Alto on Tuesday. We heard from 2026 gubernatorial candidates Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond and learned more about their commitment to supporting families with young children in California.

A few more highlights from our third annual Family Child Care Leadership conference! ❤️ Thank you to our early educators who spent their Saturday with us, and for your commitment to strengthening your impact every day. We hope this day helped to fill your early educator cups!

Too Small to Fail's new line of diapers will be provided free to families through community organizations. Designs on these products encourage parents to talk/sing to their little ones during diaper changes—turning routines into moments of connection. mercurynews.com/2026/02/23/fre…

Get your child digging! Our one-day Gardening Adventure Class (ages 2-6) is happening on Thursday, March 19th, from 10:00-11:30 A.M. Join us at the FRC/Garden for planting, singing, and nature discovery! Register now: (408) 903-4673 or Lutherburbankfrc@ccscc.org. @first5scc

Join us for our ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE-2 workshops! You'll learn how to use the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening tool to support the developmental needs of young children. Register now on the Early Care and Education Workforce Registry: bit.ly/3JqOuNv

On March 10, join Choose Children for a conversation at the East Palo Alto Art Center at 10 AM, featuring gubernatorial candidates Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond. Sign up today: bit.ly/4qNJMu2

We are accepting applications for our Family Preparedness grant! This opportunity supports community-based organizations providing family preparedness services to help families with young children. Visit our website to learn more or apply: bit.ly/47yJBZ3

¡Estamos emocionados de invitarle a nuestros próximos talleres virtuales de ASQ:3 y ASQ:SE-2! Inscríbase hoy: bit.ly/3JqOuNv

You've been asking to see it, so here's the full story! Potter and Punch: A Friendship Story is now available on our website. Explore this special new story and read it again and again with your little ones: bit.ly/4kQZRx3

In our newest story, Potter & Punch: A Story About Friendship, Punch feels left out and hugs his stuffed monkey for comfort. Potter learns about Punch’s feelings and reaches out with a simple message about being a friend. Read or listen today: bit.ly/4kQZRx3

Parents and caregivers have a new resource to help keep their little ones safe. A new guide with helpful tips to prevent choking and strangulation is now available. Read or download these flyers today: bit.ly/4aI1wAf

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming ASQ: 3 and ASQ:SE-2 virtual workshops! You'll learn how to use the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening tool to identify and support the developmental needs of young children. Sign up today: bit.ly/3JqOuNv

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🎉 Calvin recently enjoyed ICAN's Lunar New Year celebration with his family. Our funded Family Resource Centers are warm and welcoming community spaces for family time, traditions, and more every day. ❤️ Visit our website to find a FRC near you!

Potter's here with Potter Pod: Songs and Stories with Potter the Otter, a new podcast for little listeners and their families! Listen to brand-new songs and audiobooks anytime, anywhere! Start listening today: bit.ly/4rNDDy8

How sweet are these!? 💕 Our colleague's son made these for his teacher at school using our new Potter Valentine's Day cards. Sign up for our newsletter to get the cards for your family: bit.ly/4r6kZS2

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with free printable cards from Potter the Otter! When you sign up for our newsletter, you’ll get 10 special themed cards. Share these otter-ly sweet Valentine’s Day wishes with your little ones. ❤️ Get your cards: bit.ly/4r6kZS2

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