Using AI to Create Content

Using AI to Create Content Discover how artificial intelligence can jumpstart your content creation process in this comprehensive series – in less than 30 minutes! Dive into the fascinating world of AI to discover how it can revolutionize your content creation strategy with practical tips, techniques, and best practices. Learn about a few AI tools, […]

California’s First 5 leaders at State Capitol Advocating for Early Childhood Investments Amidst Tobacco Tax Revenue Decline

Media Contact: Melanie Flood FRSAmelanie@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (February 7, 2024) – Hundreds of First 5 leaders from across California who collectively serve over one million of the state’s children and caregivers are rallying in the Capitol, calling for a one-time $100 million investment, aimed to stabilize various local programs serving children and families amidst dwindling […]

California Must Prioritize Young Children, Despite Budget Deficit

SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2024) – The First 5 Network appreciates the Governor and administration for maintaining their commitment to early childhood education, infant and early childhood mental health, and protecting early childhood systems of care as part of the proposed 2024-25 budget plan. Despite the difficult budget year, the First 5 Network is committed […]

2024 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day

Connect. Reflect. Act. Monday, February 5 – Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel & The California Endowment – Sacramento, CA Connect with colleagues and state officials, celebrate policy wins, hear about future Association plans, and share groundbreaking REDI and systems change practices. Register Now Book a Room 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds 00Days 00Hours […]

First 5 Joint Statement on the 2023-24 State Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamiann Collins-Lopez (916) 316-1924 SACRAMENTO, CA (July 11, 2023) – Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed the 2023-24 State Budget, which demonstrates the Legislature’s and Administration’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing resources for proven intervention and support systems of young children and their families, while continuing to build upon a whole-child, whole-family, whole-community agenda. […]

First 5 Network Responds to May Budget Revision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Flood, First 5 Association melanie@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (May 16, 2023) – On Friday, May 12, 2023, Governor Newsom released the May Revision that maintains his consistency and promise from January to minimize the effects of a declining economy away from our state’s most vulnerable constituents. In the face of a […]

First 5s Across California Rally to Champion Early Childhood Investments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Melanie Flood, First 5 Associationmelanie@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (April 19, 2023) – Today the statewide network of First 5s will meet with legislators to champion early childhood legislation and investments for California’s youngest children. Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes will join First 5s by addressing the network in a virtual gathering.   The […]

First 5: Governor Newsom’s 2023–24 Budget Proposal Continues Support of California’s Youngest Children and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Flood FRSA, First 5 Association of California, melanie@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2023) – Governor Newsom released his proposed budget plan Tuesday, which continues to demonstrate his commitment to provide for the needs of young children and their families and continuing to build toward an improved early childhood system. “We […]

Policy Priorities

2024 Policy Priorities First 5 Association of California (F5AC) advocates for California’s youngest children and their families to ensure that they have the supports to thrive in school and life. Grounded in a whole child / whole family framework with an intentional focus on Prenatal-to-3, First 5 is a conduit for change during this critical […]