• Annual Report
    2021-2022

    Investing in Ventura County’s Children

  • We are Hiring

    Apply to be an NfL Aide, ECFS Specialist, or Program Manager!

  • Help Me Grow Ventura County

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

  • First 5 Neighborhoods for Learning

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

  • 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.

  • Prepared Learners

    90% of brain development occurs by age five, laying the foundation for future learning. We’re preparing children for success by investing in high-quality early learning experiences.

  • Healthy Kids

    Children need good health to grow and learn. We’re connecting kids with medical and dental homes, and supporting creative community solutions that make the healthy choice the easy choice for children and families.

  • COVID-19 Update

    For the latest local information on COVID-19 please visit www.vcrecovers.org 

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


>$210
million

invested in our
first 20 years

13

Neighborhood for Learning
Family Resource Centers

>130,000

diapers distributed
in coronavirus
response efforts

90%

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


>$210
million

invested in our
first 20 years


14

Neighborhood for Learning
Family Resource Centers

>130,000

diapers distributed
in coronavirus
response efforts

Stay Connected


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3 hours ago
First 5 Ventura

The #CAStrongStart Index allows users to explore the assets babies are born with in different geographic areas. Exploring these differences at the state & local level can help identify where resources are needed most!
strongstartindex.org

#CABudget #ECE #KidsAreEssential #earlychildhood #first5
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The #CAStrongStart Index allows users to explore the assets babies are born with in different geographic areas. Exploring these differences at the state & local level can help identify where resources are needed most!
https://strongstartindex.org

#CABudget #ECE #KidsAreEssential #earlychildhood #first5
3 days ago
First 5 Ventura

Help create recommendations for California's infant and child mental health and family well-being services! Sign up by March 31st; a monetary gift will be offered for your participation!

#childrennow #parenting #earlychildhood #focusgroup

survey.alchemer.com/s3/7242503/Children-Now-Focus-Group
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Help create recommendations for Californias infant and child mental health and family well-being services! Sign up by March 31st; a monetary gift will be offered for your participation!

#ChildrenNow #Parenting #earlychildhood #focusgroup

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7242503/Children-Now-Focus-Group
3 weeks ago
First 5 Ventura

We have space for more friends at our Mar Vista Neighborhoods for Learning 🎨 Sign up today for our Parent and Child Together classes to get connected with resources for your child and family, come join the fun with us Monday - Thursday mornings 😀

#PACT #ECE #First5 #marvista #oxnard #take5vc #f5vc #parenthood #venturacounty #TalkReadSing
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We have space for more friends at our Mar Vista Neighborhoods for Learning 🎨 Sign up today for our Parent and Child Together classes to get connected with resources for your child and family, come join the fun with us Monday - Thursday mornings 😀

#PACT #ECE #First5 #MarVista #Oxnard #Take5VC #F5VC #Parenthood #VenturaCounty #TalkReadSing
1 month ago
First 5 Ventura

Our team at First 5 Ventura County has a wide variety of open positions! From entry-level to seasoned managers, we have a fit for you! As a family-friendly employer, join our team!
Apply here: first5ventura.org/get-involved/

#hiring #newgrads #childdevelopment #First5 #earlylearning #earlyyears #nowhiring #prenatal #mch #venturacounty #ECE #earlychildhood #homevisiting #iemch #Programmanager
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1 month ago
First 5 Ventura

So exciting for Ventura County families!We are excited to share the coverage of the Ventura Coast Milk Bank at WIC milk depot’s grand opening on KCLU’s All Things Considered! Check it out at the link below or visit the link in our bio.

www.kclu.org/local-news/2023-02-14/the-first-milk-bank-in-ventura-county-which-collects-donations...

We were honored to celebrate our generous donors alongside WIC at @vcpublichealth, @ucmilkbank, and @breastfeedvc. A big thank you to Friday’s donors and all who attended the opening!
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So exciting for Ventura County families!

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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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