First 5 Ventura County. . .
Because the first 5 years impact a lifetime, First 5 Ventura County is making sound investments in the future of children. Early brain research tells us that ages 0-5 are critical years for developing lifelong social, emotional and learning skills. By working with parents, school districts, community leaders, social service and healthcare agencies, First 5 Ventura County helps to design and fund a network of essential services for young children and their families. We put kids first with community-based health, early learning and family strengthening programs anchored by 11 locally designed Neighborhoods for Learning. Through these ground-breaking efforts, First 5 is changing the face of Ventura County, investing more than $11 million this year alone in our community's greatest asset, its children.
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CA Wins Federal “Race to the Top” Early Learning Challenge GrantSACRAMENTO—Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today that California has been awarded a $52.6 million federal Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge Grant. Color:
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First 5: Important Role in RTT WinFirst 5 commissions played a important role in the success of California's federal Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge--a highly compe Color:
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Text4Baby Supports Healthy PregnanciesFirst 5 Ventura County wants to encourage new and future parents to try out an innovative program that helps ensure an informed pregnancy and first year. Color:
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Business & Community Leaders Support Early Education InvestmentsFirst 5 is driven by the knowledge that high quality preschool programs provide young children with the social, emotional, and physical skills necessary to be successful upon entering Color:
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Potter the Otter Loves WaterFirst 5 wants every child to grow up healthy and strong, and we know that habits form early. Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water was developed to assist parents and childcare providers in talking with young children about making healthier drink choices.
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