FIRST 5 Santa Clara County...making a difference for children in the first 5 years of life.

Based on sound research in early child development, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County supports the healthy growth and nurturing of children prenatal through age 5. By working with parents, community leaders, social service and healthcare agencies, FIRST 5 funds and sponsors essential services for young children and their families. We are a voice and an advocate for young children and their families, investing more than $30 million of Proposition 10 tobacco tax money each year in Santa Clara County to support critical issues such as:

• children's health insurance,
• advanced training for early childhood teachers,
• parenting skills and domestic violence workshops,
• mental health services for children, and their caregivers, and
• arts and early literary programs

The Commission The Commission in Santa Clara County consists of nine commissioners appointed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.. More		Our Vision, Mission, Values and Goals... We will fulfill our mission by targeting our resources and partnerships to meet specific goals in the following five areas... More
Who We Are and What We Do We ensure children are healthy and prepared for school, connect families to parenting resources and strengthen our community.. More		Strategic Plan The FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Strategic Plan establishes the framework to create a positive, lasting impact on young children and families in our community now, and into the future... More
Community Report The Community Report provides a high level overview of who we are, programs and services we fund and our investment strategy for the 2007-2008 fiscal year... More		Awards and Recognitions FIRST 5 Santa Clara County works hard to enrich the lives of families and support the healthy development of children. Here are some awards and recognitions from several community organizations... More