Category: Humboldt County Updates

Childcare Quality Improvement Supports

Childcare is a dynamic industry. For those engaged in the daily work of educating young children, it can be rewarding, demanding, and filled with joy. …
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Transitioning to Online Playgroup Registration and Daily Sign-In

Starting September 1, all playgroup families—new and returning—will be asked to complete an annual registration form for the 2025–2026 fiscal year using our new online…
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Investing in Joy, Driven by Science Playgroups Strengthen Humboldt Families

Play is far from frivolous—it is the foundational work of early childhood. Scientific research, including reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), consistently affirms…
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Embodied Healing for Collective Strength – Symposium Series Sessions

This fall, we hosted two Embodied Healing for Collective Strength workshops with Dr. Laura Johnson, designed to support the well-being of local service providers through…
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Spotlight on Help Me Grow Humboldt

We’re excited to share that throughout the month of October, we’re promoting Help Me Grow Humboldt through an ad campaign with Lost Coast Outpost. You…
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First 5 Humboldt Playgroups: Fall 2025 Updates and Partnerships

It’s been a lively fall season for First 5 Humboldt playgroups! From August through October, families across the county have come together to connect, play,…
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Medi-Cal Changes Ahead:  What families need to know

California’s Medi-Cal program is set to change beginning in 2026, bringing new rules that may affect older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant families. While…
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View our Summer 2025 Newsletter!

Click here to view our Summer 2025 Quarterly Newsletter.
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Building on the Good and Applying the Science of the Positive at First 5

At First 5 Humboldt, we are dedicated to fostering continuous learning and enhancing our capacity to serve families effectively. As part of this commitment, a…
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