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CONTACT US

EMAIL:  jveenker@inyocounty.us

PHONE: 760-873-6453

Link to About Us Page
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.

 

Link to Minutes and Agendas Page

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.

 

Link to Grants and Funding Page
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

Link to Media Releases

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

Link to Resources Page
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.

 

 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

                  

Link to Projects Page

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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