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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 October 28th 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 2026-27
Past Meeting Info 2025-26

Executive Committee Meeting

The First 5 Lake Executive Committee will hold its next Regular Meeting on September 23rd at 2:00pm in Lower Lake in the Anderson Ranch Conference Room.

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

Current Meeting Info 2026-27
Past Meeting Info 2025-26

 Commissioner At-Large

First 5 Lake is seeking a Commissioner At-Large to serve 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

Time Commitment

  • Two-year term

  • Regular commission meetings are held 5 times per year on the 4th Wednesday, from 2-4pm

*Note: Commissioners may not miss three (3) consecutive meetings.

Applications:

First 5 Lake Commission Application

Please submit it electronically to first5@lakecountyca.gov

* Submission of a resume or CV is optional and not required for consideration.

First 5 Lake Trainings

First 5 Lake offers trainings throughout the year, with most sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Registration is required to attend.

Click a training title for details and registration.

November 4, 2026 | 2:00PM–4:00 PM
Relationships – The Key To Everything Else

November 18, 2026  | 10:00AM–12:00 PM
Understanding the Culture of Autism for System-Invovled Youth

December 2, 2026  | 2:00PM–4:00PM
Fostering Post-Traumatic Growth: Transforming Adversity into Strength

December 16, 2026 | 10:00AM–12:00PM
Understanding the Impact of Early Trauma on Development and Behavior

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