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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Reading Aloud Builds Lifelong LearnersResearch shows that families play an important role in children’s reading success. By reading aloud with your children and encouraging them to read on their own, you are helping them become better readers, better listeners, Color:
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Good for Kids CampaignF5VC'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 Color:
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Breastfeeding Laws Help KidsDid you know your health insurance provider now covers preventative care for women, including pregnant women, children and adults under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010? Color:
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