Help Me Grow Yolo

05/21/2026

Families of young children: your voice matters! Join one of our upcoming Yolo County Childcare Parent Cafes to share your experiences, talk about what families need most, and help shape the future of child care in our community. These conversations will help improve access to childcare and inform local decision-makers.

📅 Parent Cafe Dates:
May 20 | 6:00 PM | Virtual via Zoom (register: bit.ly/4uo4d2z)
May 21 | 6:00 PM | Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave)
May 22 | 6:00 PM | Esparto Regional Library (17065 Yolo Ave)

🎁 Everyone who attends will leave with a gift!
Hosted by Yolo County Office of Education and First 5 Yolo

¡Familias con niños pequeños: su voz importa! Únase a uno de nuestros próximos Cafés para Padres sobre Cuidado Infantil del Condado de Yolo para compartir sus experiencias, hablar sobre lo que más necesitan las familias y ayudar a dar forma al futuro del cuidado infantil en nuestra comunidad. Estas conversaciones ayudarán a mejorar el acceso al cuidado infantil e informar a los líderes locales que toman decisiones.

📅 Fechas de los Cafés para Padres:
20 de mayo | 6:00 PM | Virtual por Zoom (register: bit.ly/4uo4d2z)
21 de mayo | 6:00 PM | Biblioteca Comunitaria de Winters (708 Railroad Ave)
22 de mayo | 6:00 PM | Biblioteca Regional de Esparto (17065 Yolo Ave)

🎁 ¡Todas las personas que asistan recibirán un regalo!
Organizado por la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Yolo y First 5 Yolo.

05/07/2026

Big Day of Giving is kicking off--donate to CTC to improve access to early learning and intervention for kids with disabilities! Link to donate: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Northern-California-Children-S-Therapy-Center

Northern California Children's Therapy Center

04/25/2026

Great free opportunity for families!

04/15/2026

Is your child a picky eater? Is mealtime sometimes a battle? Join us virtually for a Parent Workshop led by our Feeding Therapists, and learn how to make mealtime more successful.

Adults Only! Space is limited- Registration is required and the zoom link will be provided after registration! https://tinyurl.com/Mealtime-Virtual-Workshop

04/05/2026

Looking for a fun, inclusive event for the whole family? 💙

The 9th Annual Autism Festival is a free community event featuring sensory-friendly activities, local vendors, and resources for families. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate neurodiversity together.

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Liberty Towers Gym
5132 Elkhorn Blvd., Sacramento

Open to all. Come out and be part of a day focused on inclusion, acceptance, and community.

03/16/2026

🥚 EGG-STRAVAGANZA 🐰
Join us for our fun Egg Hunt Unidos Event on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ferns Park (750 W. Southwood Dr.).

Join us for a day of family fun as we search for colorful Easter eggs hidden throughout the park! With eggs waiting to be found, the hunt is on to collect the most and for a chance to discover a special Golden Egg! ✨🥚

This event is for children ages 0–12, with designated egg hunt groups:
• 0–3 years
• 4–6 years
• 7–9 years
• 10–12 years
Enjoy free photos with Riza the Bunny and fun activities with Rec2Go!
We look forward to seeing you there—don’t forget to bring your basket! 🧺✨

02/20/2026

There is still space available for next weeks group!

Is your child a picky eater? Is mealtime sometimes a battle? Join us for a Parent Workshop led by our Feeding Therapists, and learn how to make mealtime more successful.

You will be making fun placemats to take home for your kid's next meal!

Adults Only! Space is limited- Registration is required https://tinyurl.com/Mealtime-Workshop

02/10/2026

Is your child a picky eater? Is mealtime sometimes a battle? Join us for a Parent Workshop led by our Feeding Therapists, and learn how to make mealtime more successful.

You will be making fun placemats to take home for your kid's next meal!

Adults Only! Space is limited- Registration is required https://tinyurl.com/Mealtime-Workshop

12/22/2025

Northern California Children's Therapy Center First 5 Yolo

At Christmas, excitement is expected.
Children are meant to be grateful, joyful, and happy the whole time.

But excitement puts the brain into high alert.
Add pressure to behave, cope, wait, perform, or enjoy every moment — and regulation becomes even harder.

When an excited brain is also carrying expectation, it can tip into overwhelm quickly.
What looks like 'too much' behaviour is often a nervous system that’s had too much input.

This visual explores how excitement affects the brain — and why understanding changes our response.

12/15/2025

Si buscas actividades para hacer con tus hijos durante estas vacaciones, ¡la Biblioteca del Condado de Yolo tiene lo que necesitas! En su publicación de diciembre titulada "Días fríos, lecturas confortable: Lectura divertida con familia", encontrarás ideas para pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia creando rincones de lectura, tomando chocolate calientito, cocinando juntos y contando sus propias historias. Esta publicación fue escrita por Letty Flores, de la biblioteca.
Flores comparte estas publicaciones con su propia experiencia como madre, su formación en educación infantil y su trabajo en centros de cuidado infantil y como educadora de padres. Gracias, Letty, por compartir tus conocimientos sobre desarrollo infantil temprano en diversas maneras para que las familias adquieran juntas el amor por leyendo.

*Haz clic en el enlace para leer más: https://yolocountylibrary.org/familyliteracy/

Yolo County Library First 5 Yolo Northern California Children's Therapy Center

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12/15/2025

If you're looking for activities to do with your kids during this holiday season, the Yolo County Library has you covered! In their December post titled "Cold Days, Cozy Reads: Fun Family Literacy", you will learn ideas on building “together” time by creating reading corners, sipping hot chocolate, cooking together and telling your own stories posted by the library's Letty Flores.
Flores builds these posts from her own experience as a parent, her degree in early childhood education, and her work in childcare centers and as a parent educator. Thank you Letty for sharing your knowledge in Early Child Development in a variety of ways for families to build their literacy together.

*click on the link to read more! https://yolocountylibrary.org/familyliteracy/

First 5 Yolo Northern California Children's Therapy Center

Featuring great books and exploring topics important to families, this page will make learning together interesting and fun. Con una …read more