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
Language is a crucial part of a child’s development! With more than 70 million people identifying as Deaf/deaf around the world, they collectively use over 300 different sign languages! ... See MoreSee Less
Sign Language Alphabets From Around The World - ASL - Ai-Media
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Only 59% of eligible CA families received the CTC. The most common uses of the CTC payments among CA families were purchasing food, managing bills, & clothing costs. To learn more about accessing the CTC visit, www.momsrising.org/ChildTaxCredit
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Interested in early childhood? We're seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Neighborhoods for Learning! This entry level position is the perfect fit for someone looking to support local children and families through program aid, community outreach, and general operations! To learn more visit
first5ventura.org/get-involved/
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We are falling 🍂in love with being back in-person! Our Santa Paula learners are practicing drawing their letters! For more information and enrollment into our PACT classes, visit first5ventura.org/nfl
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Go on midday Safari 🐾Help your child practice their observation skills at home with this twist on the game of hide and seek.
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Go on a Safari at Home | Crafts for Kids | PBS KIDS for Parents
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Help your child practice their observation skills at home with this twist on the game of hide and seek.Comment on Facebook