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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First 5: Important Role in RTT Win

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First 5 commissions played a important role in the success of California's federal Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge-- a highly competitive win that will bring more than $50 million statewide
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F5VC Loan Invests in Community Childcare

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Demand exceeds the supply of childcare in Fillmore, particularly for infants and toddlers. Alma Ferrel, owner of ABC Family Child Care in Fillmore, is part of the solution.

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Local Leaders Hear form Nobel Laureate

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Ventura County business and community leaders gathered virtually with business men and women from across the state and Nobel laureate, economist James Heckman, PhD, to learn about the

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Text4Baby Supports Healthy Pregnancies

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First 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.

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Good for Kids Campaign

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F5VC's Good for Kids Campaign is focused on: increasing healthy options available for young children at Ventura County restaurants, encouraging children to eat more fruits and vegetables

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