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.

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.

April 2, 2024
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Triple P Corning – No Child Care

Event Audience: Parents with children ages 0-12

DURATION: 8 WEEKS

Corning Healthcare District – 275 Solano St

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April 9, 2024
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Triple P Corning – No Child Care

Event Audience: Parents with children ages 0-12

DURATION: 8 WEEKS

Corning Healthcare District – 275 Solano St

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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.

Annual Reflection Part Two

As promised, we return with the second installment of our Annual Reflection. As mentioned in our initial email, while the data highlights trends and issues, the narratives breathe life into the numbers. Continue reading to discover our next telling story, … Read more

Annual Reflection Part One

The undeniable energy that permeated 2023, evident in commission initiatives, community events, and project-based endeavors, maxed out the positivity meter. However, within just a few weeks of venturing into 2024, it’s evident that this momentum is seamlessly transitioning into the … 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

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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.