Topic “Community Impact”

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 compe

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CA Wins Federal “Race to the Top” Early Learning Challenge Grant

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SACRAMENTO—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.

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Judge Rules State Acted Unlawfully in Attempt to Take First 5 Funds

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Judge Debra Kazanjian issued a ruling saying State leaders acted illegally when they attempted to take $1 billion from the California Children’s Trust Fund administered by First 5 County Comm

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November is Early Literacy Month!

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During November, First 5 Ventura County and its community partners will lead an early literacy campaign that reminds us to read early, aloud and often to the children in our lives.

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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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Together Let's Support Local Needs

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Ventura County Together’s “Get Together & Give Together” challenge will allow Ventura County residents to double their giving power from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 while they help provide food, shelter

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All Cuts Budget Leaves F5VC in Limbo

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The passage of  the 2011/2012 State Budget appeared to give First 5 a break with a $1 billion fund shift removed from the final version. Unfortunately, however, that is not the case.

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Moorpark/Simi NfL Receives Grant for ‘Friendship Club’

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First 5 Ventura County provides early learning, health, and family support programs at 11 Neighborhoods for Learning (NfLs) throughout Ventura County.

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Oral Health Education & Treatment Program Recognized

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American Public Health Association has chosen the VCPH Oral Health Education & Treatment program to present at their 139th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. October 29 – November 2.

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Rotary Club of Ojai Supports Good for Kids

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The Rotary Club of Ojai has granted F5VC $1,000 to assist with implementing the Good for Kids Restaurant Certificate Program in Ojai.

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