First 5 Network Responds to May Budget Revision
The First 5 Network Responds to Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision May Revision Provides an Opportunity to Advance a Whole-Child, Whole-Family Agenda ALAMEDA, CA (May 18, 2022) – The First 5 Network, comprised of First 5 California, the First 5 Association of California, and the 58 local county First 5s across the state, […]
F5 Humboldt Executive Director Mary Ann Hansen Recognized as North Coast Woman of the Year
Executive Director of First 5 Humboldt, Mary Ann Hansen, has been named 2022 North Coast Woman of the Year by Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire. “Mary Ann has dedicated her life to improving the lives of kids and families. Her belief is simple, but bold: All kids, no matter their background, deserve the very best. […]
First 5s To Champion Early Childhood Investments on Annual Advocacy Day
SACRAMENTO – The statewide network of First 5s will meet with legislators April 19 for the annual First 5 Advocacy Day, to lift up key early childhood legislation and budget proposals and promote its Whole Child, Whole Family policy agenda. Among key issues First 5s will be discussing with legislators are both healthcare and Infant and Early […]
First 5 San Mateo Executive Director Named Assembly District 22 Woman of the Year
Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin announced this week that he has selected Kitty Lopez, Executive Director of First 5 San Mateo County and First 5 Association Board President, as the 2022 Assembly District 22 Woman of the Year. “Kitty is an exemplary leader with a long history of accomplishments and I am pleased to […]
First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director Talks UTK in Radio Interview
First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director Karen Scott was interviewed recently about universal transitional kindergarten. She shared her insight with KVCR, an Inland Empire public radio station, during its monthly Education Insights radio show, appearing as a special guest alongside Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. In the interview she discusses the importance and value of early learning […]
First 5: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s First Surgeon General Is a True Champion for Children and Families in the State
SACRAMENTO, CA (February 4, 2022) – California’s first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, whose departure was recently announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, continues to be a champion for children and families in the state. The First 5 Association, First 5 California and First 5 LA recognize Dr. Burke Harris for her commitment to ensuring […]
First 5: The Governor Unveiled the 2022-23 Budget Proposal which Serves as a Framework to Advance the Health and Well-Being of California’s Youngest Children
ALAMEDA, CA (January 12, 2022) – On Monday, Governor Newsom released his proposed 2022-23 budget plan, a framework that features important investments to advance the health and well-being of California’s youngest children. The First 5 Association of California, First 5 California and First 5 LA welcome the governor’s continued focus on making programs, services and […]
First 5 Executive Directors, Commissioners Join Legislators to Talk Child Tax Credit
Recently, First 5 Executive Directors and Commissioners from Fresno, Ventura and Solano Counties have joined legislators in press conferences discussing the importance of the Child Tax Credit. In Ventura County, Executive Director Petra Puls joined U.S. Rep Julia Brownley’s to speak at her July 13th press conference to raise awareness on the expanded child tax credit. Click here […]
First 5: 2021-22 State Budget Prioritizes Equity, Supports Whole-Child, Whole-Family Wellbeing
ALAMEDA, CA (July 13, 2021) – First 5 congratulates and appreciates the Legislature and Governor Newsom for their hard work to create a 2021-22 state budget that supports the wellbeing of young children and their families, and focuses especially on those farthest from opportunity. SB 129 was signed into law yesterday. “After a year that […]
Uplifting Black heritage, traditions, and history on Juneteenth
From an early age, we teach children to express their feelings, to be themselves, and to honor their personal experience and culture. There is a power and pride in knowing our stories, and in having the story of our ancestors recognized, too. That’s one reason First 5 is excited to observe Juneteenth tomorrow with California’s […]
