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First 5 California
Kit For New Parents
Free early childhood materials
A First 5 California Program · Free for California Residents

About the Kit for New Parents

A welcome gift from First 5 California — books, guides, and everyday tools to support your child's first five years. Mailed free to California residents.

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Family with their Kit for New Parents

What's inside

The free Kit for New Parents is packed with resources to help you give your child the best possible start. Every kit includes:

  • California Parent Guide — practical tips for your child's first years
  • Numbers Touch-and-Feel board book
  • What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick — an essential family health reference
  • Additional books, guides, and parenting tools

Kits are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Select your preferred language when you place your order.

Parents and child reading together

How it works

1. Place your order

Fill out the order form with your name, California mailing address, County, and preferred language. One kit per family.

2. We process your request

Orders are fulfilled by First 5 California.

3. Your kit arrives free

Your kit is mailed via USPS at no cost to you. Kits are available to California residents only and cannot be delivered to a P.O. box.

Who can order

The Kit for New Parents is available to California residents only. Both individuals and organizations may request kits.

Individuals

One kit per family. Use the order form to submit your name, mailing address, county, and preferred language.

Organizations

Organizations such as hospitals, clinics, and community groups may request kits in bulk through a dedicated Bulk Orders account.

To get started, submit an organization application using the Bulk Order Login link in the navigation. Your application will be reviewed and verified by First 5 California staff before your account is activated. Once approved, you can log in to place and manage bulk orders.

Questions about the application process? Email us at parentkit@first5.ca.gov (opens mail application).

More resources for new parents

The California Parent Guide website (opens in a new tab) offers digital content, helpful information, and resources for new parents — available anytime, at no cost.

Questions about your order? Contact us at parentkit@first5.ca.gov (opens mail application).

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It's free, takes just a few minutes, and ships directly to your California home.
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