Raising a happy and healthy child is the most challenging thing you will ever do. Planning ahead - even before your baby is born - will help prepare you for the many challenges ahead. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or an early educator, FIRST 5 provides a range of resources and detailed information to help you raise your child from the moment you hear your baby’s first heart beat.

"If a community values its children, it must cherish their parents." John Bowlby

Latest Research for Parents Research demonstrates that early childhood development and enrichment programs directly contribute to... more		Free Kit for New Parents Babies don't come with instruction. That's why First 5 California offers all new and expecting parents the Kit for New Parents for free... more
Choosing a Caregiver Being a caregiver for a child can be difficult. Find information and resources to learn more about being a caregivermore		Early Childhood Educators FIRST 5 invested $50 million over 5-years to Power of Preschool in Santa Clara County. Learn more about this program... more
Family Resources Looking for activities for your child? Planning your child’s birthday party? Or perhaps looking for a recipe your child will enjoy? Find what you need here. more		FIRST 5 Family Resource Centers FIRST 5 Santa Clara County has several free family resource centers in San Jose. These centers help...more