Our Kids, Our Future.
We support the 58 First 5 county commissions in building the early childhood systems and supports needed to ensure California’s young children are safe, healthy, and ready to succeed in school and life. We focus on:
Comprehensive Health and Development
So health systems center families, prioritize prevention, and embed equity.
Read MoreEarly Learning
So children have the cognitive and social-emotional skills to enter kindergarten ready to learn.
Read MoreFamily Strengthening
So families are resilient, confident about their caregiving, and connected to community.
Read MoreWe are energized by the belief that one day, California's success will be measured by the well being of its youngest children.
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First 5 San Luis Obispo Releases New Family-Friendly Workplace Toolkit
First 5 San Luis Obispo recently released a new, free resource to help workplaces become more resilient while meeting the ever-changing challenges working parents face balancing their jobs and family priorities. The online toolkit is
January 22, 2021

First 5 Santa Clara Releases New Video on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
First 5 Santa Clara County recently released a new video on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). The new video explores what FASDs are, how FASDs affect behavior, and why FASDs are difficult to diagnose. Included are interviews with Dr.
December 22, 2020