Press Releases
First 5 Association of California Calls on Congress to Reject Alarming Health Care Cuts That Will Hurt Young Children and Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Courtney ArmstrongCourtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (February 27, 2025)—The First 5 Association of California—which represents First 5 Commissions across the state’s 58 counties—issued the following statement regarding the House Republican budget plan that could eliminate vital health care benefits
First 5 Association of California Calls For Intervention Against Trump Administration’s Grant Freeze Order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Courtney ArmstrongCourtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (January 28, 2025)—Last night, the Trump administration issued a memo temporarily halting all federal grant and loan disbursements, causing widespread uncertainty among families, federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The First 5 Association of
First 5 Network Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Armstrong Courtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (January 10, 2025)—The First 5 Network, which includes First 5 California, the First 5 Association of California, and First 5 LA, issued the following statements regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-2026 budget: Governor
First 5 Network Responds to State Budget Impacting California’s Youngest Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Armstrong Courtney@first5association.org (510) 323-9320 Worst of proposed cuts to early childhood investments averted. First 5 Network remains cautiously optimistic on delayed program expansions SACRAMENTO, CA (July 1, 2024) – The First 5 Network today expressed a mix of
First 5 Network Responds to State Budget Cut Proposals Impacting California’s Youngest Children
Media Contact: Melanie Flood FRSAmelanie@first5association.org First 5 Network confronts the challenges of state budget cuts on child services and advocates for continued support for children’s programs The First 5 Network today expressed disappointment following Governor Newsom’s May Revision in response
May Revision: Multi-Year Continuous Medi-Cal Coverage for Young Children Not Funded
Tens of Thousands of CA Children’s Medi-Cal Coverage Not Preserved A coalition of organizations – including American Academy of Pediatrics California, Children Now, First 5 Association of California, March of Dimes, Maternal and Child Health Access, National Health Law Program,
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
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
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
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
