Executive Director's Report
by Lin Batten
Through the many partnerships that have developed as a result of Proposition 10, together we continue to provide important services and programs to the children and families in Sacramento County.
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Children’s Nutrition Summit: Charting a Path Toward a Healthy Future
On March 15, First 5 Sacramento, along with co-conveners held a Children’s Nutrition Summit to map nutrition and physical activities resources for all children in Sacramento County.
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The Preschool Bridging Model Begins At Ten Locations
Beginning in January 2007 the Preschool Bridging Model (PBM) was implemented in three family childcare homes, two faith based centers, one Montessori center and four child development centers located in the city of Elk Grove.
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Four Sacramento County Hospitals Go “Baby Friendly”
Mercy San Juan, Mercy General, Sutter Memorial and Kaiser South filed their Letter of Intent to move toward “Baby Friendly” Model Hospital Policies.
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Community Building Initiative’s One Village: Making Ties that Last
Parenting is hard work, yet the challenges of parenting can be a force that unites us as a community. One Village was created as a Community Building Initiative (CBI) Children's Action Grant project in order to support caregivers in doing the important work of raising children.
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More Smiles, Less Tears on the First Day: Making the Preschool to Kindergarten Transition a Success
The Robla School Readiness Program is providing quality preschool to a culturally and linguistically diverse group of children in North Sacramento.
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Is Your Child Safe in the Car?
Children need to be properly restrained when traveling in vehicles. Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that four out of five car seats are not installed correctly?
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Getting Through Your Baby’s Teething Phase
Is your baby irritable? Do you notice your baby sucking her fingers and drooling more? Maybe your baby is having trouble sleeping. Is she sick? Actually, she just might be teething.
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Building a Healthy Lifestyle, One Step At a Time
After a busy day at work or chasing a toddler around the house all day, parents can find the idea of preparing a home-cooked meal overwhelming. But even when you don’t have time to prepare meals from scratch, you can still feed your children a nutritious meal that will taste good too.
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Parent and Caregiver Tips For Each Age: Zero to Five
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