Knowing Your Audience and Telling an Effective Story
Participants will identify their core audience, clarify what matters most to them, and practice delivering a concise “elevator pitch” that captures the heart of their work and why it matters.
Building and Strengthening our Anti-Racist Capacity
As conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) face increasing scrutiny, the need for open and honest dialogue about race remains deeply important.
Inside First 5 Association of California
Join us for our 2025 State of the Association: an inside look at how the Association operates, how our budget is developed and allocated, and what it all means for our shared work.
First 5 Staff Onboarding: Understanding the Network, Mission, and Our Collective Impact
Join us for an onboarding session that welcomes new First 5 staff, introduces the network’s history and structure, and explores how county teams work together to advance equity and improve outcomes for California’s youngest children and their families.
Advocacy and the Law: What Public Agencies Can (and Can’t) Do
This session will equip First 5 leaders to understand advocacy rules, evaluate permissible activities, and use public resources responsibly to advance policy goals.