First 5 Ventura County. . .

Because the first 5 years impact a lifetime, First 5 Ventura County is making sound investments in the future of our children. Early brain research tells us that ages 0-5 are critical years for developing lifelong social, emotional and learning skills. By working with parents, school districts, community leaders, social service and healthcare agencies, First 5 Ventura County helps to design and fund a network of essential services for young children and their families. We put kids first with our community-based health, early learning and family strengthening programs anchored by 11 locally designed Neighborhoods for Learning. Through these ground-breaking efforts, First 5 is changing the face of Ventura County, investing more than $14 million this year alone in our community's greatest asset, its children.

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VC Parents: Let's Hear from You!

As First 5 Ventura County prepares its next strategic plan, we are drawing from key resources to help us understand today's needs and the effectiveness of our programs from a variety of perspective

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First 5 Fights Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is the most prevalent unmet health care need among children from low-income families and the most common preventable illness.

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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

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Healthy Teeth Begin at Birth

Parents & Caregivers

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.

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