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COVID-19 Guidelines: School Closures – What to do at Home

An overview of the strategies implemented in Yolo County and helpful links and resources to talk with children about Covid-19 and keep them busy and engaged.

What you Need to know about COVID-19

Update: Yolo County Health Officer orders Shelter-in-Place to help combat COVID-19.  For detailed information about COVID-19 and further guidance regarding this order, visit the Yolo County webpage. For the Health Officer Order, click here. The County will also be releasing a shelter in place 101 document that will be available on the webpage. First 5-funded […]

Primitive Motor Reflexes & Their Impact on a Child’s Function

A helpful infographic from Tools to Grow.

10 Ways to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Child at School

An article detailing ways to be your child’s best education advocate.

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First 5, partners launch ‘All Together Now’ campaign for California’s young kids

In mid-August, First 5 joined with fellow early childhood advocates to launch All Together Now, a new campaign and rallying cry to amplify the need to make policies, practices, and systems better for California’s kids.

5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return

This video from the Center on Developing Child at Harvard University breaks down serve and return into 5 simple steps.

Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Tipsheet

For more information about child abuse and neglect, view this tipsheet.

Eat Fish Safely

Learn how to make eating fish part of a healthy diet.

Weed Can Wait

No amount of marijuana is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Donate to First 5 Yolo

Go to the county website to donate to First 5 Yolo.

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Universal Mental Health Screening

A contract approved last month will provide universal mental health screening to Yolo County parents and their children ages 0-5.

Drowning is Silent

Drowning is the leading cause of death for toddlers 1-4 years of age.