First 5 Contra Costa

On Saturday, we joined the Northern California Family Child Care Alliance for a community gathering focused on child care advocacy, leadership, and equity in early education.

The most powerful part of the day was hearing directly from bilingual family child care educators, who shared their lived experiences within our early childhood system. Their personal stories highlight what it takes to support children, families, and the workforce every day—and why their voices must be central in shaping policy and practice.

We want to extend our appreciation and congratulations to everyone that made this event a success. This work was made possible through First 5 Contra Costa’s Building Blocks Mini-Grants, funded by Sunlight Giving, which are designed to elevate provider voices, expand engagement in advocacy, and build public awareness to support systems change efforts.

Have thoughts about food access in your neighborhood? 🍎

The Food Security Collaborative is hosting VIRTUAL Community Listening Sessions to hear directly from residents about what’s working, what challenges exist, and what support families need most.

🗓 District 4: June 15
🗓 District 2: June 16
💻 Sessions are held virtually on Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/j55Phya

Help shape future food access efforts in Contra Costa County.

The Food Security Collaborative wants to hear from YOU. 🍎

Join the District 1 Community Listening Session to share your experiences accessing food, discuss challenges in your community, and help shape future food access programs in Contra Costa County.

🗓 June 2
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/j55Phya

Your voice can help make a difference for local families.