Standing Firm for Families: Emergency Funds for Immigrant Families
If you or a family you know is facing an urgent crisis due to immigration-related hardship, help may be available. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is continuing emergency financial support...
Understanding Matrescence: Why Supporting Mothers Matters
Last month at the Roots Symposium, providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered to deepen conversations around maternal wellbeing and the importance of supporting families through every stage of parenthood. During the...
New Report Examines Kindergarten Readiness in Santa Clara County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Report Shows Decline in Kindergarten Readiness in Santa Clara County—But Points to Clear Solutions for Families SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA (May 4, 2026) — FIRST 5 Santa...
What the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Means for Your Child
Every two years, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County takes a close look at how our youngest learners are doing as they enter school. The newly released 2025 Santa Clara County...
A Look Back at Potter the Otter Day!
A day filled with smiles, discovery, and meaningful connections. What a day! We’re still reeling over our first-ever Potter the Otter Day in partnership with Santa Clara Family Health Plan!...
Celebrate Earth Day with Potter the Otter!
Earth Day is on April 22, 2026, a special day to celebrate our planet and learn how to keep it clean, healthy, and beautiful for future generations. Even small actions...