Commission Meetings
The next regular meeting of the First 5 Lake Commission will be held on May 26, 2021 at 2:00pm. Agenda and meeting documents will be 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.
Lake Family Magazine
This local positive parenting guide is available free to you online! Printed copies and a Spanish translation are in the works and will be available in summer 2021.
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.