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First 5 Ventura County Neighborhoods for Learning: 805-869-1317

Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2026 – 2031

The smallest hands need the biggest champions. See our Strategic Priorities that guide every dollar we invest.

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First 5 Neighborhoods for Learning

We offer Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes and family support services countywide.

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Help Me Grow Ventura County

We can answer everyday questions about your child’s development and behavior.

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The First 5 years impact a lifetime!

We’re working with parents, schools, agencies, nonprofits and business so Ventura County kids thrive—strengthening families and communities for years to come.

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Ventura County Home Visiting Connections

Online resource tool to connect you with free, helpful, home visiting programs and resources.

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Immigration Support

Local and national resources.

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We are Hiring

Director of Operations and Procurement

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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.

First 5 By the Numbers

90%

of brain development
occurs during the prenatal period and      the first 5 years


>$223
million

invested in our
first 20 years

12

Neighborhood for Learning
Family Resource Centers

>100%

of parents who participated
in PACT improved their
ability to understand their
child’s feelings

90%

of brain development
occurs during the prenatal period and    the first 5 years


>$223
million

invested since our
inception

14

Neighborhood for Learning
Family Resource Centers

>100%

of parents who participated in PACT improved their ability
to understand their child’s feelings

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Commission Meetings

The First 5 Ventura County Commission meets monthly, usually on the third Thursday of the month from 1–3 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and the agendas are posted in advance.

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