Celebrating the Strength of Small Communities with First 5 Modoc and AmeriCorps

28/08/2025 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

Join Wendy and Heidi for an in-depth conversation exploring how First 5 Modoc began using AmeriCorps to support preschool classrooms and how that small start has grown into a powerful model for building career pathways and bringing parenting support to some of California’s most rural and isolated communities.Despite challenges from recent budget cuts, Modoc remains deeply committed to this work. Like many rural regions, they lean on strong relationships, community grit, and shared purpose to keep moving forward.Tune in to hear how this small county is making a big impact.

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