Commission Meetings
Our next regular meeting will be on January 27th at 2:00pm via Zoom. Agenda posted 72 hours in advance.
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One day, the success of Lake County will be measured by the wellbeing of its youngest children.
Smart Start Lake County
One convenient place to find local resources available to families with children prenatally through age 5.
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
Tuesday, Dec. 8th 10:00am - 12:00pm an online training for local service providers who want to develop and share a growth mindset with clients to build resilience.
First 5 Lake County
Our Mission
First 5 Lake builds the early childhood systems and supports needed to ensure Lake County's youngest children are safe, healthy and ready to succeed in school and life.
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.
Improving Children's Development
Developmental Screening
Easterseals NorCal receives First 5 Lake funding to promote and provide developmental screenings.
Improving Family Functioning
Parenting Education
Lake County Office of Education receives First 5 funding to provide a parenting education & resources.
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.