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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 will hold a Meeting on Febraury 25th at 2:00 pm in Lakeport in the Kesey Room at LCOE.

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

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

Executive Committee Meeting

The First 5 Lake Executive Committee will hold its next Regular Meeting on March 25th directly following the Special Meeting in Lakeport in the Kesey Room at LCOE.

Current Meeting Info 2025-26

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.

February 18th - Cultural Perspectives of Trauma

February 19th - HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Training

March 4th - Understanding Trauma with Youth with Developmental Disabilities

March 10th - The Growing Brain: Cognition and Executive Function

March 18th - Out and About: Planning Engaging Neuro-Inclusive Adventures for Young Children

 Seeking New At-Large Commissioners

First 5 Lake is seeking a Commissioner At-Large to serve a voluntary two-year term on the First 5 Lake Commission. Commissioners play a critical role in guiding policies, funding decisions, and strategic priorities that impact children ages 0–5 and their families.

Commissioners At-Large are expected to:
- Attend all regularly scheduled in-person meetings, including special meetings as necessary
- Maintain professional conduct at all times
- Facilitate and participate in discussion related to the Strategic Plan, policies, and issues of mutual concern

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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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Send a Message First 5 Lake:

If you want to communicate First 5 Lake staff or the Commission, you can complete this form.
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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