• Strategic Plan
    2020-2026

    Focusing on equitable change, sustainable improvements, and community impact!

  • We are Hiring

    Apply to be an NfL Aide, ECFS Specialist, or Admin Assistant! 

  • 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.

  • Annual Report
    2021-2022

    Investing in Ventura County’s Children

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

14

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

Stay Connected


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1 day ago
First 5 Ventura

Last year, early literacy champions allowed us to distribute almost 200 books to our families!! And it's not too late to join this year's Holiday Book Drive📚Participating is easy; visit your local Barnes & Noble and purchase a bilingual book or two for a child 0-5 to help build a home library! 😄

To learn more about our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of reading to young children, visit first5ventura.org/talk-read-sing

#EarlyLiteracy #YoungReaders #Books #Reading #VenturaCounty #Take5VC #First5 #F5VC
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1 week ago
First 5 Ventura

Children deserve #HealthCare 🩹
Too many families are being kicked off #MediCal when they shouldn't be!
“We took [our sick daughter] to the doctor’s office. They told us about her not being covered & we were shocked.” - Parent, Oxnard

@CAgovernor, fund #ContinuousCoverage in the Jan. #CABudget to #KeepKidsCovered!
The Children's Partnership
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Children deserve #HealthCare 🩹
Too many families are being kicked off #MediCal when they shouldnt be! 
“We took [our sick daughter] to the doctor’s office. They told us about her not being covered & we were shocked.” - Parent, Oxnard

@CAgovernor, fund #ContinuousCoverage in the Jan. #CABudget to #KeepKidsCovered! 
The Childrens Partnership
1 week ago
First 5 Ventura

Did you know Barnes & Noble partners with customers and local charities to donate books during a Holiday Book Drive? Joining is easy; visit your local Barnes & Noble and purchase a bilingual book for a child 0-5 to support early literacy in Ventura County!

📚Happening now through December 9th📚
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Did you know Barnes & Noble partners with customers and local charities to donate books during a Holiday Book Drive?  Joining is easy; visit your local Barnes & Noble and purchase a bilingual book for a child 0-5 to support early literacy in Ventura County! 

📚Happening now through December 9th📚
2 weeks ago
First 5 Ventura

It's time for Barnes & Noble's annual Holiday Book Drive! 🎁 Visit your local B&N Bookseller this holiday season to participate in their annual tradition and support early literacy for children and families 0-5 in Ventura County.

Joining this annual Book Drive is easy! Stop by your local Barnes & Noble and purchase a bilingual book or two to build a child's home library📚

#ECE #EarlyLiteracy #TheGiftofLiteracy #VenturaCounty #First5 #F5VC
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Its time for Barnes & Nobles annual Holiday Book Drive! 🎁 Visit your local B&N Bookseller this holiday season to participate in their annual tradition and support early literacy for children and families 0-5 in Ventura County.

Joining this annual Book Drive is easy! Stop by your local Barnes & Noble and purchase a bilingual book or two to build a childs home library📚

#ECE #EarlyLiteracy #TheGiftofLiteracy #VenturaCounty #First5 #F5VC
2 weeks ago
First 5 Ventura

Get the giggles going at your table with these fun conversation starters ❤️💙💚

#First5California #family #KidsJokes #jokes #jokesforkids #funny #funnyjokes #jokeoftheday #laugh #laughteristhebestmedicineHappy Thanksgiving! Get the giggles going at your table with these silly conversation starters. 🦃

#First5California #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #ThanksgivingJokes #Family #KidsJokes #Jokes #JokesForKids #Funny #FunnyJokes #JokeOfTheDay #Laugh #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine
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Get the giggles going at your table with these fun conversation starters ❤️💙💚

#First5California  #Family #KidsJokes #Jokes #JokesForKids #Funny #FunnyJokes #JokeOfTheDay #Laugh #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine

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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