Category: Program 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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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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View our Summer 2025 Newsletter!

Click here to view our Summer 2025 Quarterly Newsletter.
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Building Community Through Parenting Support: Triple P in Action

May was a vibrant month for parenting education efforts at First 5 Humboldt, particularly through the implementation of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program,…
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Quality Improvement Grants Wrapped

Spring 2024 saw a successful round of Early Childhood Educator Quality Improvement grants wrap up for childcare providers. This year 54 individuals and 38 childcare…
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Help Me Grow Humboldt Helpline Is Open!

We’re proud to introduce Help Me Grow Humboldt—a free helpline from First 5 Humboldt, created for families with children under age 5. Services are offered…
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