First 5 Ventura County. . .

Because the first 5 years impact a lifetime, First 5 Ventura County is making sound investments in the future of 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 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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Strategic Plan Community Input Forums

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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

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First 5 Fights Tooth Decay

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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

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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

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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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