Category: Stories

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Smiles Were Blooming at Jefferson Park

May 2025 • Stories
On May 2nd, Jefferson Community Center Park was filled with bubbles, laughter, and bright smiles during the first-ever Blooming Smiles Festival—a vibrant celebration of oral…
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Reflecting on the Past and Embracing What’s Next: Community Events

March 2025 • Stories
We are thrilled to have a calendar full of parenting classes! Our team has been working closely with partners across the county to facilitate parenting…
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Finding Calm in the Storm: Resources for Caregivers Navigating Political Uncertainty

March 2025 • Stories
As family support navigators, we play a vital role in helping families navigate the complexities of raising young children in today's world. We regularly engage…
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Supporting Immigrant Communities: Red Folder

March 2025 • Stories
In today’s climate, many immigrant families face unprecedented challenges, from fear of deportation to navigating the complexities of rights, health, and safety. In response to…
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Strength in Community: How Playgroups and First 5 Humboldt Provided Stability After the December 2024 Earthquake

January 2025 • Stories
When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Humboldt County on December 5, 2024, it was a stark reminder of life’s unpredictability. Yet amid the uncertainty, something…
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Adventures in Outdoor Play: Childcare Yards Tour and Dinner with Rusty Keeler

October 2024 • Stories
First 5 Humboldt hosted world-renowned playground expert and risky play advocate Rusty Keeler, for a multi-day visit to our childcare community in September. Rusty Keeler…
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Reflections from the Bilingual StoryWalk at Gene Lucas Community Center

As part of our ongoing Counting on Community - Planting Seeds of Transformation events, we are pleased to report on the success of our recent…
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Children’s Books About Voting

October 2024 • Stories
What better way to introduce your kids to the important & FUNdamental power of voting than through BOOKS? Don't miss our future voter Fall reading…
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Playgroup Summer 2024 Highlights and Upcoming Events

October 2024 • Stories
Music with José event at Loleta Playgroup in August 2024 First 5 Humboldt playgroups continued to thrive this summer, offering a space for families to…
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