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

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
Prop. 10 Laws View the full text of the proposed laws and the Commission Ordinance... More	Community Report Interested in learning more about FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and the impact we have made on our community? 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	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