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PHONE: 760-873-6453

Click here for information regarding Contacting Us, Commissioners, Staff, Mission, Vision, & Goals, CCFC Background, Strategic Plan, & Bylaws.

Upcoming Events

We list all the family resources and events we know about on our online calendar, but you can also click on individual listings to view or print flyers for free services. Families who attend 4 or more First 5 play opportunities in January/February earn a free adult & child swim pass for Keough's Hot Springs!

Baby Touch & Play - February

Feb. 3,10,17,& 24 from 10 to 11AM.

Families with babies 23 months or younger, or families expecting a baby are welcome to join us Fridays in February for a little massage, play, & baby signing.

Wed. Night Read & Romps - February

Feb. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 6 to 7 PM. Join First 5 inyo for storytime, and story-related crafts, & games.

I Love Books BEARY Much Party
Join First 5 for a bear-themed book party the day after Valentines to fuel your 5 and unders love of reading! Wear pajamas and come ready to play some beary special games & crafts from 6 to 7 PM Wednesday
Feb. 15th!

Our next regular Commission meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 from 8 to 10 AM at the One Stop Conference Rm. at 912 N. Main St. in Bishop. Please turn in any requests or Strategic Grant applications by 5PM the week before to ensure inclusion on the agenda.

Click here for past Minutes and Agendas. You can access the First 5 CA Annual_Report_2010-11, the First 5 Inyo 2009-10 Annual Report, and our 2009-2014 Strategic Plan.

 

Click here to access information about Grants & Funding .

Strategic Grants - up to $2,500

awarded monthly at Commission Mtngs.

Strategic Grant Workshop PPT

Strategic Grant Application 2011-12
     a) Strategic Grant Scoring Sheet

     b) Non- Supplantation Policy

     c) W-9

Special & Targeted Grants - to $60,000

awarded yearly or by Commission invitation

1) ALL Proposals Due July 29, 2011
     Please place in flowered basket in
     WIC office next door to First 5 Inyo

Special & Targeted Grant RFP 2011-12

     a) Special Grant Score Sheet

     b) 2009-2014 Strategic Plan

     c) Family & Center Intake Forms

     d) Sample Contract
     e) Sample Invoices & SOW

     f) Non-Supplantation Policy & Cert.

2010-11 Special Grant RFP Release

Lone Pine Literacy Party

Healthy Handfuls January 2010

Dino-Mite Reader's Theatre

Healthy Handfuls December 2009

Healthy Handfuls November 2009

Harvest Festival Healthy Alternatives

GS Troop 332 Wins Book Drive

Healthy Handfuls October 2009

Labor Day Health Van Fun

Strategic Grant Workshops in June

Reading Railroad Easter Launch

Reach Out & Read Reaches 1,000

Literacy Trick or Treat Winners

Click here for First 5 California Parent Resources and here for County & State Resources.

If you are expecting a baby, or have a newborn, call us for a New Parent Kit.

You can also stop by our office at 568 W. Line Street, across from the post office, for free Child Development info or to borrow Parenting DVDs.