First 5 Ventura County is excited to announce a partnership with Community Funding Solutions to offer a No Cost Giving platform.

On June 22, VCEDC and First 5 Ventura County hosted the Business and Community Leaders Alliance Summit. The Keynote speaker, Dr. Tim Bartik a Senior Economist

Ventura County business and community leaders gathered virtually with business men and women from across the state and Nobel laureate, economist James Heckman, PhD, to learn about the

The Good for Kids Campaign aims to increase the number of restaurants in Ventura County offering healthy choices for young childr

First 5 commissions played a important role in the success of California's federal Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge-- a highly competitive win that will bring more than $50 million statewide

Judge Debra Kazanjian issued a ruling saying State leaders acted illegally when they attempted to take $1 billion from the California Children’s Trust Fund administered by First 5 County Comm

Children develop much of their capacity for learning in first three years of life, before they even start kindergarten.

F5VC's Good for Kids Campaign is focused on: increasing healthy options available for young children at Ventura County restaurants, encouraging children to eat more fruits and vegetables

First 5 Ventura County provides early learning, health, and family support programs at 11 Neighborhoods for Learning (NfLs) throughout Ventura County.