Community Stories

Families Share Support and Experiences

July 2021 • Stories
“The simplest moments are often the most powerful.  As June rolled around, our temperatures went soaring into the 100s.  It was pivotal to allow Playgroup to operate indoors for health and…
Baby in high chair with bowl, spoon and food

Home Visiting Coordination Grant and CHW Update

With a renewed focus on the important role of the Community Health Worker (CHW), the Home Visiting Coordination Grant has opened opportunities in partnership with…
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First 5 Humboldt Promotes Bilingual Education

We are pleased to announce that the First 5 Playgroup in Loleta will be a Spanish-only space where children can learn and play in an…
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Talking about Screening

August 2024 • Stories
One of the great things about Playgroup is access to developmental screening tools such as the Ages & Stages Questionnaire. Most Playgroup leaders and all…
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Thinking Strategically

First 5 Humboldt has started the process of revising our Strategic Plan! When voters passed Proposition 10: The California Children and Families Act in 1998,…
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Playgroups and Parenting Support Classes

The 23/24 year was a remarkable year for First 5 Humboldt playgroups, marked by increased attendance, expanded meeting days, new locations, and enriched community support. …
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IMPACT Legacy, QCC and QRIS-CSPP Grants Wrap up and Year-End Summary

June 30th marked the end of another successful grant cycle for the QCC Early Childhood Quality Improvement grants, with the participation of 45 programs. There…
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Parenting Class Highlight: Orleans

August 2024 • Stories
“Thank you so much; we’ve really enjoyed the classes and hearing everyone’s experiences” – Orleans family As part of our work under the Children and…
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First 5 Revenue Decline Shifts Strategies

If you attend the First 5 Humboldt Commission meetings, you know that First 5 Humboldt’s tobacco tax revenue has declined significantly. From the first years…
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Introducing Community Resources through Playgroups

Playgroups offer more than just playtime; they provide access to developmental information for children from 0 to 5 and their caregivers and a group of…
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