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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.
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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.
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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.
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November 04, 2024About our Team, Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, Trauma-Informed Care, , by

Why We Invest in Trauma-Informed Trainings: Top Three Reasons for Our Commitment

In recent years, the conversation around trauma-informed practices has gained significant momentum across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and social services. As stakeholders in our community, it’s essential to understand why we dedicate considerable energy and time to trauma-informed trainings.
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August 01, 2024Child Health & Development, Infants, Newborn, Parent Support, Prenatal, Uncategorized, , , by

How to get Breastfeeding Support in Mendocino County

In honor of US Breastfeeding Month +, we are kicking the month off with a Breast Start Virtual Circle on Friday August 2nd at 11am.   If you are breastfeeding*, you are welcome to join. We’ll talk about milk making and learn about the places to go for help throughout the county. I know it’s not easy getting out with a baby. If you don’t live close to a group, it can feel impossible. The theme for World Breastfeeding Week is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all. One of the challenges we have is getting to supports. So, to help close the gap and make it easier for more, if not quite all, to get support, we’re hosting this circle virtually. I started going to a breastfeeding group’s meeting, years back. It wasn’t always easy to get there, but I found it super helpful. I learned about other people’s experiences …
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