Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Courtney ArmstrongFirst 5 Association of CaliforniaCourtney@first5association.org(510) 323-9320 SACRAMENTO—First 5 Association of California proposes expanding early childhood home and community-based services through Medi-Cal with two new briefs highlighting their role in improving maternal and early childhood health. The expansion

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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