01Early learning
Kid Builders
Free, age-appropriate activities that help children strengthen their minds, words, bodies, relationships, safety and health.
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Prenatal to age five · Orange County
The first 5 years
shape everything.
We build strong foundations from the start — connecting families to trusted support, strengthening systems of care and helping every child reach their full potential.
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Find support for the moments that matter most.
Programs & services
Support that meets families where they are.
Drag the cards or scroll through the core areas of support — from early learning and child care to developmental health and family connection.
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02Family support
Home Visiting
Personalized guidance, health education and connections to local resources — delivered with families, not at them.
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03Early care
Child Care
Clear guidance for families exploring local child care, preschool and transitional kindergarten options.
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04Health & development
Screenings
Helping families identify developmental needs early and connect with the right support at the right time.
See resources ↗2024–25 impact
Real support. Measurable reach.
First 5 Orange County's latest annual report shows the scale of services delivered with community partners across health, early learning and family support.
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Public trust
Important documents, without the hunt.
Reports, financial information and public meeting materials are elevated into a clear, predictable destination.
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Annual Report
Accomplishments, services, investments and community impact.
↗02Strategic Plan
Priorities that guide First 5 OC's work and investments.
↗03Conditions of Children
Countywide indicators focused on children's health and wellbeing.
↗04Agendas & Minutes
Commission meeting dates, agendas, minutes and public information.
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Community in action
Stronger Starts, together.
Families, partners and community leaders come together to bring health and developmental support directly into Orange County neighborhoods.
Stories & guidance
Useful information should feel human.
Real family photography, practical guidance and concise storytelling create a warmer public-service experience without sacrificing clarity.
From First 5 OC
Everyday moments build connection.
Grown-Up Tips turn ordinary neighborhood moments into opportunities for learning and belonging.
For parents
Trusted help, easier to find.
Resources for play, child care, speech and language, home visiting, HealthySteps and more — organized around real family needs.
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