FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

Just in time for Father's Day, we're excited to share our newest Potter the Otter story! 💙🦦 In "Potter & Papa Otter Cross the River", Potter sets out on an adventure with Papa Otter and discovers that doing new things isn't always easy, but with encouragement from a caring grown-up and belief in himself, he can take on challenges one small paddle at a time.

This heartwarming digital story celebrates courage, confidence, perseverance, and the special role that supportive grown-ups play in helping children grow.

✨ Available in English and Spanish
🎧 Listen to the podcast version on your next car ride!

"I can do hard things, yes, it's true! One small paddle, and then two!"

Happy Father's Day to all of you amazing dads and dad figures who encourage the little otters in your lives!

Visit our website to read or listen today!

Partners in our Home Visiting Collaborative and Stronger Systems, Stronger Families initiative are invited to our third Partner Learning Exchange, a space designed to strengthen collaboration and shared learning. You'll learn how your organization can leverage the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) benefits. And you'll also learn from Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Healthier Kids Foundation, and Roots Community Health on how CalAIM is shaping their programs. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4grawxZ

Math Can Be Fun—Even in Summer!
Even in summer, kids are discovering how fun learning can be—yes, even mathematics!
At our Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center, young learners explored math through hands-on puzzles, games, and interactive challenges during a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival. The room was filled with energy, curiosity, and excitement as kids stayed engaged and inspired to keep learning.
Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of learning—no matter the season.
Learn more about our FRCs: https://bit.ly/CCSCC-FRC

From expanding workshop offerings to more families to managing a pop-up Family Resource Center, we celebrated our community partners at our last Learning Collaborative of the fiscal year. Staff at these community organizations were recognized for their efforts as they continuously support families with young children. Every day, these community partners in our Stronger Systems, Stronger Families Initiative keep families connected and help them get the essential resources and supplies they need. We are proud to work alongside every single agency as part of this initiative.

Surprise! 🥳 Potter the Otter made a special visit to a TK classroom and surprised some little learners at Adelante Dual Language Academy in San Jose. He shared his book about getting ready for kindergarten with his new friends. He also handed out his new reading tracker and log so these little ones can continue to read new stories and build on their love of reading throughout the summer. Want to join Potter's Summer Reading Club? Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/49E0h5q