Press Releases
First 5 Association Responds to Approved 2026-27 State Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2026Contact: Courtney Armstrongcourtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (June 30, 2026) — The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1.2 million children and families each year, issued the following
First 5 Association Co-Sponsors Bill Focused on Ending Child Poverty
AB 1996 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta would create a California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council SACRAMENTO, CA — The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1.2 million children and families,
First 5 Association Responds to the Governor’s May Revision of the 2026-27 Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO, CA (May 14, 2026) — The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1.2 million children and families each year, issued the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised May budget
First 5 Advocates rally at Capitol to protect children’s mental health funding and expand health and child care access
First 5 Association of California Honors Assemblymember Mia Bonta as 2026 Champion for Children SACRAMENTO, CA (April 14, 2026) — First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state serving more than 1.2 million children and families
First 5 Association of California Honors Assemblymember Mia Bonta as 2026 Champion for Children
SACRAMENTO, CA (April 9, 2025) — First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state serving more than 1.2 million children and families each year, has named Assemblymember Mia Bonta as its 2026 Champion for Children, recognizing
First 5 Association Calls on State Lawmakers to Protect Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Courtney ArmstrongCourtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO — The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1 million children and families each year, is urging the California Legislature to protect mental health services
First 5 Association Commends New Legislative “Children’s Caucus”
SACRAMENTO—The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1 million children and families each year, issued the following statement regarding the creation of a new, bipartisan “Children’s Caucus” made up of
First 5 Association Highlights Research Showing Universal Child Care Could Add $23 Billion to California’s Economy
SACRAMENTO—The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1 million children and families each year, is highlighting new research from California’s leading universities demonstrating the urgent need, benefits, and feasibility of
First 5 Association of California Commends San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie for Proposed Child Care Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Courtney ArmstrongCourtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO — The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1 million children and families each year, issued the following statement in response to San Francisco
First 5 Association Responds to the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Courtney Armstrongcourtney@first5association.org SACRAMENTO— The First 5 Association of California, representing First 5 commissions across the state that serve more than 1 million children and families each year, issued the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s January budget