First 5 San Mateo County

??? VOTE in the March 4, 2025 Special Election! ??? ?? February 3 to March 3, Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Election Day, March 4, Hours 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ??? Where to Vote: Find your polling place at https://lnkd.in/ga-Y5dyh ? Voting by Mail: If you can't make it to the polls, vote by mail! Ballots must be postmarked on or before March 4, 2025, or dropped off at any official drop box by 8:00 PM. For more details and information on candidates, measures, and voting options, visit the San Mateo County Election page! Let your voice be heard! ??? #SanMateoCounty #SpecialElection2025 #Vote #ElectionDay

Oral health plays an important role in a child’s physical health, school success, and self-esteem. When children have tooth pain and decay, they miss important parts of early development! Learn more about how we're supporting young children's oral health and find local resources here: https://lnkd.in/gr-53Akg

In San Mateo County, many children fall through the cracks due to different barriers and disparities. That’s why we believe it is our responsibility to make sure all children in the county have access to quality dental care. Thanks to many providers, partners, and organizations, we can continue to invest in more resources to keep EVERY child in San Mateo County smiling bright ???

Happy mouths, happy tots! Did you know your child’s smile is a gateway to their overall joy and health? ??? It’s true! When children are experiencing tooth pain or discomfort, they are not able to play, focus, or thrive. Baby teeth are important! Visit https://lnkd.in/gVSeRkiY for a guide on everything you want to know about oral health????

TONIGHT at 5:30pm Learn about your immigration rights at Conoce Tus Derechos! The presentation provided by the San Mateo County Libraries, San Mateo County Office of Community Affairs, and the CARON program, is an informative workshop to answer your questions in Spanish. North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City CA 94063

Check out some of these photos from behind the scenes at Hillside Child Development Program during their oral health screening session with Sonrisas Dental Health! We are proud to be a partner of Sonrisas Dental, helping them offer oral health programming like this for children 5 and under. Oral health is a critical part of overall health and wellness for children under 5 because it impacts their ability to eat, speak, learn, and thrive. Early dental care = lifelong healthy smiles!

Hey parents! When was the last time your little one had a dental checkup? Did you know they should get to the dentist by their first tooth or first birthday? Here’s some good news – most dental plans, including Health Plan of San Mateo Dental and Medi-Cal Dental, cover two visits per year for children! Secure those smiles and schedule a visit today. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gKu3Ugj5

We recently had the opportunity to visit an oral health screening session led by Sonrisas Dental Health at Hillside Child Development Program in South San Francisco to see their incredible work supporting young children's oral health! The kids had a blast learning about teeth, and they each received an oral health screening. Oral health is integral to young children’s overall health. We’re proud to support kids under 5 getting the preventive dental care & education they need for healthy smiles!

Hey parents! February is National Children's Dental Health Month?????? Good oral health from the start leads to better physical health, school success, and self esteem. Overall, this makes your child happier and healthier--who wouldn’t want that?! Visit SmileCalifornia.org for resources on how you can protect your child’s teeth and start good oral health habits.

In honor of Black History Month, we're looking back on our Nurturing Diversity blog series that shined a light on the influence of Black caregivers, providers, and families in our community ?? The first blog honors Black caregivers' influence in shaping early childhood care and education: https://lnkd.in/g3F5mcVP ?? #happyblackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth #first5 #firstfive #first5sanmateo #first5sm #F5SMC #sanmateo #sanmateocounty #earlychildhood #community