Parents & Caregivers
Raising a child can present some of life's greatest joys, and deepest challenges. First 5 Ventura County and its network of funded partners, including our 11 Neighborhoods for Learning, are here to support all children 0-5 and their families. From healthy pregnancy and developmental check ups to family strengthening and kindergarten readiness, you have a network of resources close to home.
Strategic Plan Community Input Forums
In building our 2010-2015 Strategic Plan Draft, F5VC has led an extensive 12-month process. We've reviewed key data and gathered input from parents, funded partners, community
Rethink Your Drink for Health
F5VC supports A LEAN VC and the Gold Coast Collaboratives' ReThink Your Drink Campaign and 8-Week Challenge to encourage Ventura County children and their families to replace soda and other sugary drinks (like juice)
F5VC Survey Shares Parent Voices
The F5VC parent survey provides a snapshot of needs, resources and barriers affecting parents of young children in Ventura County.
Obesity Risk Begins Before Birth
Nearly one out of three children is now overweight. While efforts targeted at elementary-aged children are showing some signs of success, obesity among the 0-5 set is continuing to grow.
F5VC Strategic Planning Underway
First 5 Ventura County is now in year four of its five-year strategic plan. This means that we are taking a hard look now at how we are doing, how the needs of the community have evolved and how we can best continue to
Preparing for Flu Season
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offer the following tips for avoiding the seasonal flu. Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to visit the CDC website for the latest information
Conejo Valley's First 5 NfL Expands
Through a creative partnership between the City of Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley Unified School District, and First 5 Ventura County, the First 5 Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning
Reading Aloud Builds Lifelong Learners
Research 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,
Healthy Teeth Begin at Birth
Healthy teeth are more than a bright smile. Cavities can cause serious and lasting damage to growing children. The good news is that most cavities can be prevented and First 5 can help.
First 5 NfLs Recognized Nationally
First 5 Ventura County’s Neighborhoods for Learning model was selected nationally by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as one of eight programs demonstrating a successful integration of