Comprehensive Health & Development
The first five years of life are vital for brain development.
That’s why First 5 is building a family-centered, whole-child health system that prioritizes prevention and embeds equity. We’re making sure young children are screened and treated for developmental delays and trauma, and that pregnant women and children can access health care. Click below to read how First 5s have supported young children’s health and development across California.
When Jessica’s three-year-old son Connor stopped talking following a surgery, her pediatrician and relatives told her not to worry. But staff at the Delta First 5 Center took her concerns seriously…
Joaquin was 16 months old, and his aunt Nina had been fostering him since infancy. She was concerned for him because he cried a great deal, which also caused Nina’s five-year-old daughter distress…
Elena was concerned about her five-year-old son Rudy because of his aggressive behavior and poor social skills. Although Elena tried to calm him, he would get frustrated and did not have coping skills…
A second-time mom, Erica knew her two-year-old son Ivan should be talking more. At the time, Erica received weekly visits from a home visitor through CalWORKs’ Helping to Enhance Parents’ Potential (CalHEPP) program…
Melissa’s six-year-old son, Aiden, was struggling in the classroom. Aiden was later diagnosed with high-functioning autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorder, but before his diagnosis, support was hard to come by…
