What we do for our children today; will impact all of us tomorrow.

First 5 Tehama believes all of Tehama’s children are our children. We offer advocacy through leadership, opportunities for connection and action, and evidence based resources for the amazing adults that play a critical role in a child’s first five years.

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Families

Current resources and information to support and promote families of young children. Are you a parent, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa or neighbor of a child 0-5? We want to help you support these children! Check out these current resources.

Providers

Are you an early childhood educator? Are you a social worker? Are you a home visitor? If you provide direct service to children and families 0-5 we want to support you with evidence based resources and tools for your work. Please check out these relevant resources and continue to return to see what is added.

Leaders and Community

Do you lead a community, agency, classroom or non-profit that provides services to Tehama Counties 0-5 year old children and their families? We want to support your work with evidence based resources and information. Please check out these relevant resources and continue to return to see what is added.

Pregnancy to Preschool

Upcoming Events

First 5 Tehama understands supporting children is hard work. Search for opportunities on this calendar to support providers, leaders and families as they support children. Follow our Facebook and Instagram for additional local event information.

October 15, 2024
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

How to support early readers for parents

Event Audience: Families / Parents

An opportunity to expand Families ability to support Early Readers TK-2nd. This is likely especially beneficial for Home School families; Independent Study families, or those who have children who may be struggling with reading.

Beginning September 17th, every other TUESDAY evening 5:30-7:00 at the Red Bluff branch Tehama County Library.

Red Bluff branch Tehama County Library

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October 21, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Circle of Hope

Event Audience: Families / Parents

Circle of Hope is a safe space to share how you are adjusting to parenting, stressors, Baby Blues, pregnancy depression/anxiety and much more. If you’re pregnant or with a child under 12 months, this group is here to help support. Perinatal (pregnancy & postpartum) mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, affect more than 20% of all women during and after pregnancy. Join us to share, feel safe and experience hope.

Red Bluff Community Center 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff

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First 5 Stories

Be inspired by First 5 Tehama and other amazing community partners supporting young children in Tehama County. Together we are creating a community where children and families thrive.

Community Superheroes

As we approach the threshold of summer once again, it’s that magical season that seems to speed by with the swiftness of a superhero. Despite the longer days, summer barely lets us glimpse its extraordinary nature, enticing us to squeeze … Read more

Let’s PLAY Ball

Play ball, hopscotch, Simon says, chase, or hide and seek—springtime beckons us outdoors for endless fun. From baseball fields to parks, backyard BBQs to poolside lounging, families relish in the joy of play. But it is more than just fun … Read more

Resources

Use these links to find evidence based resources that promote the development of the whole child including research, developmentally appropriate practices, and practical ideas to try and share.

Parent Infant Toddler

WestEd
Talk, Read, Sing | Website

This website provides resource for care providers and preschool teachers to support observation and assessment including information about all learning domains and developmental appropriate practice.