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First 5 Marin Children and Families Commission is an independent government agency serving the young children and their families in Marin County.

 San Rafael
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Joined February 2014
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FREE WEBINAR-- TODAY at 11 am. Briefing on the Governor’s May Revision to the Proposed 2019-20 State Budget -- from the California Budget & Policy Center LINK to SIGN UP in comments below-- calbudgetcenter.org/resource…
California Budget Perspective 2019-20

California Budget Perspective 2019-20

This California Budget Perspective “chartbook” examines the social, economic, and policy context for this year’s budget; discusses key elements of — and priorities reflected in — the Governor’s...

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JOIN US for the next Marin Communications Forum on "Childhood Trauma, Toxic Stress and Resilience." Our opening speaker from UCSF will be speaking about trauma-informed care. Please register at:... facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…

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JOIN US for the next Marin Communications Forum on "Childhood Trauma, Toxic Stress and Resilience." Our opening speaker from UCSF will be speaking about trauma-informed care. Please register at:...

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This governor is a KIDS governor! 😃💕☺️ Thank you California Governor Gavin Newsom! edsource.org/2019/california…

California governor expands commitments to young children, low-income families

Gov. Newsom adds funds for childcare vouchers, expanded preschool for low-income children, though not as quickly as planned.

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The "May Revise" of the state budget is out. We LIKE: * $130 million for child care * $1000 for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)-- a doubling of the current credit, and * NO TAX on diapers THANK YOU California Governor Gavin Newsom! 😃 sacbee.com/news/politics-gov…
Gavin Newsom’s California budget rises to $213 billion as projected surplus grows

Gavin Newsom’s California budget rises to $213 billion as projected surplus grows

California Governor Gavin Newsom released May revise budget. It has $1 billion for homeless programs, a drinking water tax and money for housing construction. It ends sales tax on diapers and tampons.

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My Daily Routine: Jasper Newman, 8 Months Old parenting.nytimes.com/baby/h…

Opinion | My Daily Routine: Jasper Newman, 8 Months Old (Published 2019)

No matter how successful you are, you can always grow your network, so I try to meet one new baby a day. Granted, it’s easier when you’re in day care.

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#GetVaccinatedMarin! marinij.com/2019/05/09/edito…
Editorial: Vaccinations crucial to protect public health

Editorial: Vaccinations crucial to protect public health

Despite a state law requiring students to get shots, Marin public health officials have bolstered their push to strongly urge parents to have their children vaccinated.

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Preschool is... Pre-Construction Training! :) facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…
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Preschool is... Pre-Construction Training! :)

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay to our #ECE and #PreK #Teachers! If the first 5 years of life or the most critical time for children's brain development....why are #ECE teachers paid the least? We...

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Important topic for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…

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Important topic for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth.

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From the PARENTING website at The New York Times, parenting.nytimes.com/. parenting.nytimes.com/work-m…
Parenting

Parenting

Parenting

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Millions of California kids are eligible for subsidized child care, but only a fraction received services in 2017. More in our prior Fact Sheet: http://bit.ly/2UnvWPj #4pmFact

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!GRACIAS to Parent Voices of Marin for lobbying for children, families and affordable child care in the State Capitol! Great shot with Gavin Newsom, the California Governor! :) facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…
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First 5 Marin

!GRACIAS to Parent Voices of Marin for lobbying for children, families and affordable child care in the State Capitol! Great shot with Gavin Newsom, the California Governor! :)

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Did you hear the news from Gavin Newsom, California Governor and Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the First Partner of California?! :) sfchronicle.com/politics/art…
More parental leave, tax breaks for tampons and diapers backed by Newsom

More parental leave, tax breaks for tampons and diapers backed by Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will include two additional weeks of paid leave for each parent of a new baby, as well as a sales tax exemption on diapers and menstrual products, in the revised budget...

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One Woman's Endless Wait for State-Subsidized Child Care kqed.org/news/11745428/one-w…
Been there, done that?! :) washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
Perspective | Getting an uncooperative 5-year-old from Point A to Point B

Perspective | Getting an uncooperative 5-year-old from Point A to Point B

How does a parent move a child along to the next activity when that child simply refuses?

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SAVE-the-DATE! Hope you will plan to join us on Monday, June 3rd to learn about all the ways the Marin County Free Library promotes literacy all around the county! facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…
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First 5 Marin

SAVE-the-DATE! Hope you will plan to join us on Monday, June 3rd to learn about all the ways the Marin County Free Library promotes literacy all around the county!

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Huge Racial Disparities Found in Deaths Linked to Pregnancy nytimes.com/2019/05/07/healt…
Huge Racial Disparities Found in Deaths Linked to Pregnancy (Published 2019)

Huge Racial Disparities Found in Deaths Linked to Pregnancy (Published 2019)

African-American, Native American and Alaska Native women are about three times more likely to die from causes related to pregnancy, compared to white women in the United States.

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Assemblywoman Rubio's Bill Shrinks the Early Learning Opportunity Gap for Vulnerable Youths youtube.com/watch?v=eA9_lXtb…
Assemblywoman Rubio's Bill Shrinks the Early Learning Opportunity Gap for Vulnerable Youths

Assemblywoman Rubio's Bill Shrinks the Early Learning Opportunity Gap for Vulnerable Youths

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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❤️💝💗 facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…
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Morning sing-a-long at the North Bay Children's Center! We should all start the day with a little music! 😃💕☺️ facebook.com/First5Marin/pos…
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First 5 Marin

Morning sing-a-long at the North Bay Children's Center! We should all start the day with a little music! 😃💕☺️

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