First 5 San Luis Obispo County

Hefty cigarette taxes cut smoking big-time. But there’s a downside for children Jenny Gold from @latimes talks with @First5OC, @First5LA, First 5 Butte County, @First5CA, First 5 Association, and @First5Center Read more: ow.ly/N9xy50PNS8Z

The Hechinger Report: Infants and toddlers in high-quality child care seem to reap the benefits longer, research says But there is one caveat: Children need to be enrolled early, in infancy or early toddlerhood, to reap these benefits. Read more: bit.ly/3L9BKZJ

There are 11.4 Million infants and toddlers in the U.S. and they need us to change more than just diapers. What better way to celebrate #NationalBabyDay than to prioritize their needs. @ZEROTOTHREE #mentalhealth #childcare #EarlyHeadStart #economicsecurity #ThinkBabies

May 1-7 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Meet Essence, who shares her story about how she overcame #depression—before, during and after #pregnancy. Watch her story here: youtu.be/o2SVIWd6da8 #MentalHealthMatters @CAPublicHealth

If there’s one thing we can agree on, it is that we have a collective commitment to our youngest generation. We have a responsibility to make policies that support ALL babies and toddlers to grow socially, emotionally, and physically. Join us with @NCITorg #NCIT #PN3

6/6: For First 5s - the flavor ban means an almost 6% decrease in annual budgets. It's time to think long-term to come up with innovative strategies to ensure that all children have access to the tools they need to succeed. #F5AD

5/6: The impact of this flavor ban is expected to be significant. By banning these products, California hopes to decrease the rates of tobacco use among youth and adults alike. #F5AD

4/6: In 2022, the state affirmed the ban on flavored tobacco products, known as Prop 31. This ban aims to reduce the rates of tobacco purchases and use, especially among youth. #F5AD

3/6: Fast forward to 2016, the revenue from Prop 56 was utilized towards physician training, Medi-Cal, tobacco-use prevention and reduction programs, and research into cancer and heart diseases. #F5AD

2/6: Prop 10 created a system of care, unique to CA, which formed First 5s 58 county commissions that deliver solutions to early childhood development statewide. Connecting families to resources in communities make First 5 invaluable to the children and families they serve. #F5AD

1/6: The revenues from Prop 10 fund early childhood education, health care, and tobacco-use prevention programs. This initiative led to a decrease in smoking rates by 12% among California adults. #F5AD

In 1998, the passage of Prop 10 and Prop 56 in 2016 have made significant contributions to improving public health in California...Let's dive into the impact of these propositions and the recent Prop 31 flavor ban on tobacco products in California. A THREAD! #F5AD

First 5s serve one million children and 500,000 parents annually. #F5AD Hear directly from parents who have worked with First 5 to help them navigate the journey of raising a child. Watch First 5 in the Community: Meet the Parents - youtu.be/QBEwttw90TU

A special thank you to Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes for joining our Advocacy Day kick off! Thank you for putting families and children first! @EGReyesCA #F5AD

Minimum wage has increased from $11 to $15 since 2018 but #childcare providers wages did not keep up. We can no longer ignore this critical labor force. @CAGovernor support the Legislature's plan and make our workforce whole with #dignity and #fairpay. #RaisetheRates4Childcare

The pandemic has shown us the pitfalls of not paying living wages. We are losing providers faster than we can recruit. How can we expect providers to survive making below minimum wage with historic inflation levels? @CAGovernor childcare NEEDS you to #RaisetheRates4ChildCare