From our inception over 20 years ago, the First 5 Ventura County Neighborhoods for Learning (NfLs) have been a cornerstone in the community, providing early childhood education, health, and family support services. Recognized throughout the state and country, this model was founded upon the voices and insights of local leaders throughout the county to provide the services that are most needed in each community.
The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life. A child’s brain develops faster from prenatal to age three than at any other later period in life, building the foundation for a child’s future learning, behavior, and health. Parents and other caregivers play a lead role in their child’s healthy development, but often they are stretched for time and resources. First 5 Ventura County’s Neighborhoods for Learning provide parents with the support they want to meet their families’ needs.