FIRST 5 PROGRAM SERVICES – WEST AND N.E. REGIONS

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Helping Families Support the Healthy Development of Children Ages 0-5 Years

Address:                645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone:                       (408) 283-6150, Fax: (408) 283-6152
Contact:                     Patricia Arenas, Program Manager, (408) 283-6150, parenas@ccsj.org

Description and Services:

The FIRST 5 Program supports the healthy development of children ages 0-5 years old and enriches the lives of their families and communities. Catholic Charities collaborates with FIRST 5 of Santa Clara County and Choices for Children to partner with families who have children 0-5 years old, supporting them as they attain their self-identified long- and short-term goals, and helping them to connect with appropriate local services. Services include:       

• Parent Workshops
• A Family Partner for each participating family, who helps parents and their young children meet their own unique needs.
• Community Engagement & Education program that connects all qualifying families to community resources such as health insurance, parent workshops, and access to early learning opportunities and much more.
• Family Resource Centers are safe and easily accessible places where families can connect with local resources and learn about upcoming family events. The resource centers are equipped with a computer for parents and 2 Little Tikes computers for children to use. A reading nook, art activities, and other educational toys and activities are also used to promote play and healthy brain development.

Eligibility and Requirements:  Low-income families with children ages 0-5 years old living in the following zip codes:  95002, 95008, 95035, 95050, 95051, 95053, 95054, 95117, 95124, 95125, 95128, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, and 95140.

Waiting List:

Fees:    None

Hours and Availability:  Office hours are Monday –Friday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.  Family Partners are also available in the evenings and on week-ends, depending on   individual family schedules.  Daytime and evening parent workshops are also available.

Geographic Area Served:  West and N.E. Regions of Santa Clara County. For specific information call: Patricia Arenas (408) 283-6150 ext. 276 for Family Partner services or Barbara Kasnic (408) 297-3295 ext.246 for Parent Workshops in the N. E. Region.

Languages Spoken:  English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese