Meet First 5 Ventura County
First 5 Ventura County envisions a future where all Ventura County children are born healthy, thrive in nurturing environments, and enter school prepared and eager to learn.
Our mission is to strengthen families, communities and systems of care for children prenatal to 5 years through investments, expertise, and leadership so all children reach their full potential.
90%
of brain development
occurs during the prenatal period and the first 5 years
>$210
million
invested in our
first 20 years
13
Neighborhood for Learning
Family Resource Centers
>130,000
diapers distributed
in coronavirus
response efforts
Happy Friyay! The Olympic Symbol has 5 intersecting rings that represents the union of the 5 continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games 🏅 Check out 'Caillou: Backyard Olympics' by Kim Thompson
Enjoy the read aloud below: youtu.be/JjeYsU2uVeU
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Babies with disabilities and their families often face additional expenses, creating financial stress that can impact overall well-being. Advocates are still fighting to urge Congress to give babies with disabilities the #EconomicSecurity, #paidleave, and #childcare their families need. Join the discussion at: go.thinkbabies.org/ForCryingOutLoud ... See MoreSee Less
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Pre-braille skills are skills designed to increase tactual awareness and perception in individuals who will learn to read and write braille in the future. To increase increase independence and autonomy, an important first step is to attempt to reach out and locate objects. ow.ly/DLMc50FqfeU
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Teaching Basic Concepts and Pre-Braille Skills
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Early childhood educators influence babies’ #MentalHealth from the start. Children who feel loved, comforted, and have freedom to play increase their ability to trust, relate, communicate and learn. The quality of #ChildCare matters! #SolveChildCare #ThinkBabies
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American Jobs and Families Plan
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High-quality #ChildCare is a key ingredient for healthy brain development, ensuring children arrive at school ready to learn and prepared for future success. We need our elected officials to give babies the #childcare they need to thrive! #ThinkBabies #solvechildcare ... See MoreSee Less
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