FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is proud to serve the young children and families of our county as a funder, a resource, and an advocate. Below you’ll find information and resources to assist you during the pandemic.
Our Impact
Through strategic relationships and investments, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County more than doubled its seed funding. This allows FIRST 5 to serve as a catalyst to ensure that the developmental needs of children prenatal through age 5 are a priority in all sectors of the community. Click here to see the impact of FIRST 5’s investments across the county.
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FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Commission Announces Retirement of Jolene Smith as CEO
The FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Commission announced today that FIRST 5’s long-time Chief Executive Officer Jolene Smith will retire from her position this year. The Commission will conduct an extensive search for a successor beginning this spring.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated challenges many families and service providers in Santa Clara County were already facing, including financial insecurity and physical and mental health issues. In response, FIRST 5 swiftly and strategically transformed it’s service provision to meet community needs. This report describes each department’s efforts through June 30, 2020, except where otherwise noted.
COVID-19 Emergency Response
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We invest locally in health, early learning, and family support programs based on the needs of our community’s youngest children and their families.
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Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of children and families by getting involved today!
Getting involved with the FIRST 5 Santa Clara County community empowers you to learn, engage, and share your experiences.
