The public is always invited to attend First 5 Commission meetings. Please join us.
The next meeting of the Commission is March 28th, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:30 PM.
The meeting location is the DSS (Department of Social Services) building located at 3433 South Higuera, Room 115 in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Do you know an unsung hero in San Luis Obispo County who works with great passion and dedication to improve the lives of our youngest children?
Nominate them as a Hero for Children! http://www.first5slo.org/advocacy/heroes/
Nomination period ends: March 6, 2012, 5 PM
The Third Children’s Oral Health Summit
Summit Purpose
2012 marks five years of dedicated effort focused on improving oral health for the children of San Luis Obispo County.The Third Children’s Oral Health Summit celebrates the success of endeavors thus far, and explores what can be done next to ensure that every child in SLO County grows up healthy, happy and thriving.
SUMMIT GOALS
Critically explore what next steps must be taken to ensure that every child in SLO County grows up healthy, happy and thriving. Facilitate the dialogue on how to increase the capacity of the oral health care system and the public health system to improve the oral health of children in SLO County.
There is still time to register. Click here to register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OralHealthSummitRegistration2012
The six-week Positive Discipline series is based on Best Seller Book “POSITIVE DISCIPLINE” by author Jane Nelsen, ED.D., the classic guide to helping children develop self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation and problem-sloving skills.
The series will be led by Maddy Quaglino and Kristel Kardashian,Certified Positive Discipline Trainers.
Dates: 6 Sessions – Every Tuesday Night, March 6 thru April 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Location: Arroyo Grande First UnitedMethodistChurch in Criswell Hall
Pre Registration: $40.00 per person or $70.00 a couple (Includes Positive Discipline book and workbook)
Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2011 Questions Call: 481-2223
At the Door: $10.00 per person
Child Care is available: $10.00 per child/per session – advance notice required
See flyer for more details: Positive Discipline flyer 2012
Let the Central Coast Community Tax Coalition provide you with FREE tax preparation services this season! From February 4th through April 7th, the Community Action Partnership, in partnership with AARP, CAPSLO, and United Way, will offer free tax help to low- to moderate-income individuals and families who qualify for the annual free tax preparation assistance program.
Here is their website for more info: http://www.capslo.org/programs/vita
Here is a flyer for you or the families you serve: Vita Tax Return Flyer English-Spanish
Click the link below to see how you can nominate them for a Hands-On Hero Award
http://www.first5slo.org/advocacy/heroes/
Nomination period ends: March 6, 2012, 5 PM
The public is always invited to attend First 5 Commission meetings. Please join us.
The next meeting of the Commission is January 25, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:40 PM.
Meetings are located in the DSS (Department of Social Services) building located at:
3433 South Higuera, Room 115 in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
:: UPDATE applications are now closed ::
First 5 San Luis Obispo County is seeking a community representative to serve as a Representative at Large on the Commission. Interested individuals are required to complete an application due in the Commission office by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
For more information please read this flyer First 5 SLO County Representative At Large
To download an application, please click here.
