Success for
Success for
every child
every child
Success for
every child
Our Work
See how we partner with community and make investments to help young children prosper.
Family Resources
Check out our resource hub for information on your growing child.
Take Action for Kids
Join us in making a difference for San Mateo County families.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Working to counteract racism, create opportunity for all children, and promote equity has been integral to the work of First 5 San Mateo County from our beginning more than 25 years ago. Our work is about seeing inequity in the lives of children and families and doing something about it. We look forward to continuing to partner with parents and leaders throughout San Mateo County and at the state to change conditions that affect child development and family well-being.
As we advocate and advance change for San Mateo County’s children, we also work to change the systems and structures that perpetuate inequity and barriers to opportunity for young children and their families. Centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is both a guiding principle and a priority area of strategic focus. In addition to focused attention, DEIB principles will be embedded throughout our work, with the goal of supporting families through a targeted universalism approach.
All children have the right to grow up healthy, safe, and with every opportunity.
Latest News & Updates
April Newsletter: Week of the Young Child, Build Up Climate, New Commissioners and MORE!
Explore the latest news and updates from First 5 San Mateo County! Inside, uncover our Week of the Young Child celebrations, meet our two newest
Week of the Young Child 2024: Celebrating the Present and Future of San Mateo County’s Children
As parents, caregivers, and members of the community, we often hear about the importance of early childhood. But what exactly does it mean to invest
Nurturing Diversity: County and Public Leadership’s Vital Role in Addressing This Challenge!
In the grand finale of our Nurturing Diversity series, we shine a spotlight on an individual whose passion for early childhood education serves as a
Meetings
First 5 San Mateo County Commissioners meet monthly to discuss First 5 San Mateo County programming, policy, and initiative advancements. Meetings are open to the public and packets are posted 72 hours in advance. Join us to listen in or provide public comment.
See the links below for upcoming meetings agendas and past meeting documents.