Eureka, CA – First 5 Humboldt has created a new nonprofit, the Humboldt Children and Families Foundation, to support their programs as the dedicated state…

A total of 80 individual childcare providers representing 40 childcare programs participated in the 4 grants under the QCC umbrella this year. The grants include…

Our latest Nurturing Humboldt podcast episodes continue to center the real experiences of families and those who support them, offering practical insight, reflection, and grounded…

First 5 Humboldt has awarded a total of $147,000 in grants to help support 19 free Playgroups for families with young children throughout Humboldt County.…

Humboldt County has a rich system of training opportunities for early childhood educators. Whether earning stipends through one of the Quality Counts Grants or gaining…

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. …

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…

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…

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…