DonateEligibility Wizard
March 10, 2025Uncategorized, by

State of the Child: The Way of Play

First 5 Mendocino hosted a Professional Training in their State of the Child series March 5th at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, bringing Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent to Ukiah. The workshop centered around their insightful new book, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids. This inspiring and engaging full-day session explored the profound impact of play on child development and the essential role it plays in fostering emotional intelligence.
Read more
December 31, 2024Child Health & Development, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, , , by

The 5 Principles of Triple P Positive Parenting

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program offers valuable principles to guide parents in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for their children. By ensuring a safe and interesting environment, fostering a positive learning atmosphere, utilizing assertive discipline, setting realistic expectations, and taking care of yourself, you can build stronger relationships with your children and support their growth and development. Embrace these principles to enhance your parenting journey!
Read more
December 19, 2024About our Team, Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, by

Celebrating 25 Years of Dedicated Service

First 5 Mendocino's commitment to fostering a supportive environment for children and families has made a lasting impact on the community. Our team's focus on early childhood development, resource provision, collaboration, advocacy, and funding has helped shape a brighter future for the children of Mendocino County. We remain committed to moving forward, improving systems and outcomes for all children and families.
Read more
December 13, 2024Community Partners, Community Training, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, Professional Development, Uncategorized, , , by

Powerful Insights from the Justice-Doing of Kin First Training

Families, in all the different ways they may look and function, are the foundational unit of love and security in our society and should be seen as the greatest resource for children to grow and achieve their full potential. Kin First and Family Finding practices are essential in how all professionals work with families, as they emphasize the importance of maintaining and strengthening familial connections.
Read more
November 22, 2024Community Partners, Community Training, Professional Development, Trauma-Informed Careby

Motivational Interviewing Returns to Ukiah

We invited Dr. Igor Koutsenok back to Mendocino County for an advanced motivational interviewing (MI) training intended to deepen professionals' understanding and application of MI techniques, particularly in the context of behavioral change and addiction treatment.
Read more
zh-CN 简体中文en Englishfr Françaises Español
en English

Website by Coursey Communications

© 2022 All Rights Reserved

zh-CN 简体中文en Englishfr Françaises Español
en English