• Help Me Grow Ventura County

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

  • We are Hiring

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

  • Annual Report
    2021-2022

    Investing in Ventura County’s Children

  • 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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2 weeks ago
First 5 Ventura

The VITA e-bus, a self-contained VITA site on wheels, is back!
The VITA Program will offer free tax prep services on June 5th from 1 pm to 6 pm at 2901 N Ventura Rd. for households earning up to $60,000. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 211.
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The VITA e-bus, a self-contained VITA site on wheels, is back! 
The VITA Program will offer free tax prep services on June 5th from 1 pm to 6 pm at 2901 N Ventura Rd. for households earning up to $60,000. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 211.
3 weeks ago
First 5 Ventura

We want to recognize the incredible work that educators and school staff do daily to support the well-being and #GoldenStateOfMind of California's students. During #MentalHealthAwareness Month, we want to strengthen your ongoing efforts by sharing additional resources. Check out the Youth Mental Health Resources Hub for an array of resources for students, families & staff: www.chhs.ca.gov/youthresources/ ... See MoreSee Less

We want to recognize the incredible work that educators and school staff do daily to support the well-being and #GoldenStateOfMind of Californias students. During #MentalHealthAwareness Month, we want to strengthen your ongoing efforts by sharing additional resources. Check out the Youth Mental Health Resources Hub for an array of resources for students, families & staff: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/youthresources/
3 weeks ago
First 5 Ventura

Take 5 and Read to Kids! continues with storytime at local libraries 🥳🥳We’re I excited to have our CEO, Jack Hinojosa, as the invited celebrity reader for storytime Tuesday, May 9, at 11 am at the Main Library, 251 South A Street, in downtown Oxnard.

The event is being organized by First 5 Ventura as part of their annual Take 5 and Read to Kids campaign. This event is a part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness about the importance of early literacy and bilingual learning, the joy of discovery through books, and to build champions that advocate for early childhood education.

See you there. 📚

#venturacounty #oxnard #ventura #camarillo #ojai #filllmore #santapaula #simivalley #read #california #take5vc
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Take 5 and Read to Kids! continues with storytime at local libraries 🥳🥳

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Great series of events. See you tomorrow.

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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