CONTACT US
EMAIL: jveenker@inyocounty.us
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.
BABY UNIVERSITY - June 6,13,20, &27
This free class for new & expectant parents of babies & toddlers up to age 2 rewards parents who attend all 4 sessions with a $100 gift card to Vons .Register now to join us from 6 to 7 PM on Thursdays in June.
BISHOP READ & ROMP -Wed. Jun. 26
Families are invited to join us monthly from 6 to 7 PMfor Read & Romp with free stories, games, crafts, and books at the First 5 Inyo office. May's theme is Transportation: Trucks & Trains!
24/7 DAD BREAKFAST GROUP
We are on the lookout for a special group
of dads willing to meet Fridays from 7 to 8
AM over breakfast at a local restaurant to improve their parenting skills! Dads with children of all ages are welcome, but Dads with children 5 & under qualify for free Disney tickets. Call Jody to register or learn more now at 873-6453!
FAMILY SUMMER SATURDAYS
Starting in June by special invitation families can come spend some quality time playing games and enjoying summer fun! To find out if you qualify for this romp in the park every other weekend, just call Jody at 873-6453.

Our next Commission meeting will be Friday June 14th at the One Stop Conference Rm in Bishop from 3 to 5 PM. Please turn in any agenda requests or Strategic Grant applications the week before to ensure inclusion on the agenda.
Click here for past Minutes
and AgendasYou 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 $50,000
awarded yearly or by Commission invitation
Special Grant RFP 2013-14
Logic Model Worshop PPT

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.
TURN OFF TV and...

What does your family do for fun instead of watching T.V. ? Follow these links to learn more about:TV-Free Fun, & our Screentime Quiz.
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Happy Father's Day!
Click here to see all the award winning entries in our Father's Day Nomination Contest!
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Why Fathers Are Important
Disney Father's Day Photo Card
Scholastic Animal Dads Funsheet
Five Protective Factors
Click below to share where your family's strengths lie on our:
Protective Factors Family Test
You can also get information about the 5 Protective Factors Framework and how you can help prevent child abuse and neglect in our community by checking out the following:
Reading Railroad
Click here for a Reading Railroad Map or visit the RR depot at our office on 568 W. Line St. in Bishop to choose from over 2,000 FREE BOOKS! Learn about the importance of early literacy for your child's development with:
Engaging Your Baby with Books
Reading Tips for Babies
Reading Tips for Toddlers
Reading Tips for Preschoolers
Book Suggestions Birth to Age 5
The history of how our program has grown is illustrated in these yearly reports:
2010-2012 Reach Out & Read
2009-2010 Reach Out & Read
2008-2009 Reach Out & Read
2007-2008 Reach Out & Read
Rethink Your Drink!
Reconsidre Su Bebida!
Parent Tools (English)
Parent Tools (Spanish)
Beverage Suggestions
English Poster or Spanish Poster


1) F.U.N. Team - The F.amilies U.nderstanding N. utrition & fitness Team is a volunteer group dedicated to promoting early child health. Join the F.U.N. Team and help us develop strategies to help families stay fit!
2) Healthy Handfuls Newsletter - a fresh dose of early health info delivered free to your email inbox each month! Read our May 2013 newsletter, sign-up to receive it , or check out May 2013 Recipes
Past topics include :
importantance of fatherhood stats
autism test accelerates interventions
outdoor preschool movement
Inyo kids lack early oral exams
child obesity linked to cavities
feel good foods
breast milk differs day to night
advances in autism
strategies for picky eaters
prenatal food predisposition
motor skill development
snacking suggestions
what is early literacy
healthy halloween alternatives
3) Other F.U.N. Team Resources include activities and food suggestions:
Dad-Oriented Recipes
Summer Recipes
Healthy Recipes 2011
Healthy Recipes 2010
Healthy Recipes 2009
Snack Central
Active Summer Games
Pregnancy Tips in English / Spanish
Breastfeeding Tips English /Spanish
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