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As part of our continued work to center equity in our programming, investments, and advocacy, in 2022-23 we engaged in a participatory agencywide learning and development process to update our equity statement to encompass our current work, intentions for continuous learning and improvement, and commitment to accountability.
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Nov 10, 2025
First 5 in the News – Implementing in Public: Sharing Lessons Learned from Across the Country in the Open
First 5 appears in a New America blog post by Emmy Liss, highlighting our recent Community Advisory Council meeting featuring a panel of ECE leaders sharing their lessons learned during ECE systems implementation.
Read MoreI am excited to collaborate closely with communities and stakeholders to build an early childhood system that works towards transcending boundaries, eliminating disparities, and improving the conditions for children and their families in Alameda County.
Ayano Ogawa, Chief of Programs at First 5 Alameda County