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Every child in Lake County has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Commission Meeting

The First 5 Lake Commission a regular meeting on November 19th at 2:00 pm at the Anderson Ranch Conference Room in Lower Lake.

Meeting materials will be posted at the link below 72 hours in advance.

Current Meeting Info 2025-26
Past Meeting Info 2024-25

Workshops & Trainings

Registration for each webinar will be available a month before and open until the date of the workshop. Click on the training you'd like to attend to register. You must register to attend.

November 5th - Out and About: Planning Engaging Neuro-Inclusive Adventures for Young Children

November 19th - Respecting and Supporting Autistic and Neruodiverse Young Children and Their Families

December 3rd - Understanding Trauama with Youth with Developmental Disabilities

December 17th - Cultural Perspectives of Trauma

 2025-26 Mini Grant RFP

First 5 Lake is seeking proposals that will provide services to children, prenatal to 5 years of age, and their families residing in Lake County. F5L is offering a total of $25,000 for fiscal year 2025-26. Grants will be awarded for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $5,000 to be expended by June 30, 2026.

2025-26 Mini Grant RFP
2025-26 Mini Grant Application
Tobacco, Alcohol, & Drug Policy
Non-Supplantation Policy

*Currently funded programs are not eligible for this Mini-Grant opportunity.

First 5 Lake County

Our Purpose

First 5 Lake promotes early childhood well-being by supporting the social-emotional, physical, and educational needs of children ages 0-5 for their health and future success

First 5 Lake County

Funded Programs & Services

Each year, the First 5 Lake Commission stewards approximately $625,000 from the Proposition 10 tax on tobacco products in California. Here is how we are currently investing those funds.

Improving Children's Health

Early Access to Care

Sutter Lakeside Hospital receives First 5 funding to provide Safe Sleep classes and a Family Resource Navigator.

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Improving Children's Development

Developmental Screening

Easterseals NorCal receives First 5 Lake funding to promote and provide developmental screenings.

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Improving Family Functioning

Parenting Education

Lake County Office of Education receives First 5 funding to provide a parenting education & resources.

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Improving Systems of Care

Collaborative Work

First 5 staff work collaboratively with many community partners to look for and fill gaps in services for families.

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Contact or Connect with Us

First 5 Lake Staff:
Executive Director, Samantha Bond
Program Support Specialist, Hanaa Ali-Adeeb

1173 Eleventh Street, Lakeport CA 95453

707-263-6169