Category: Program Updates

Nurturing Humboldt Podcast: Recent Episodes

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…
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First 5 Humboldt Awards $147,000 to Support Playgroups Throughout Humboldt County

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.…
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ECE Professional Development

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…
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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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