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

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ordering your free Kit for New Parents.

Ordering

Yes — completely free. There is no cost for the kit or shipping. The Kit for New Parents is provided by First 5 California, a state-funded program supporting children from birth through age five.

Kits are available to California residents only. We cannot ship to addresses outside California or to P.O. boxes. Both expectant parents and parents of young children are welcome to order.

Individual requests are limited to one kit per family. If you represent an organization such as a hospital, clinic, or community group, you may request kits in bulk — please contact us at parentkit@first5.ca.gov (opens mail application) for bulk ordering instructions.

Yes — just enter the recipient's California mailing address on the order form. Make sure the address is not a P.O. box and is within California.

Delivery

Kits are shipped via USPS. Delivery times may vary depending on your location within California.

No — kits cannot be delivered to P.O. boxes. Please provide a physical California street address when placing your order.

You will receive a confirmation to the email address you provided when your order is submitted. If you have not received a confirmation after a few minutes, please check your spam folder or contact us at parentkit@first5.ca.gov (opens mail application).

Kit contents

Each kit includes:

  • California Parent Guide
  • Numbers Touch-and-Feel board book
  • What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick
  • Additional books, guides, and parenting tools

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

Privacy

Your information is used only to fulfill your kit order. First 5 California does not share, sell, or use your personal information for any other purpose. See our Privacy Policy for details.
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