First 5 Fresno County is a public organization that was created in 1998 when
California voters passed Proposition 10, known as "The Children and Families Act."
How do we work?
First 5 Fresno County is led by a Commission made up of nine individuals appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. Through a series of community meetings, the Commission allows the community to identify problems faced by children 0-5 and their families. The Commission then adopts a strategic plan and policy platform that addresses these issues and funds programs and services that align with these plans.
Did you know?
Fresno County receives approximately $12 million per year from Proposition 10. Since its inception, First 5 Fresno County has developed multiple strategic plans and has invested more than $103 million in local programs serving young children and their families.
Our goal is to ensure that all children 0-5 are born healthy and raised in nurturing homes and communities where they can grow up healthy, and reach their full potential.
Vision
All children 0-5 years old will achieve optimal social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Mission
First 5 Fresno County will be a catalyst for creating an accessible and effective network of quality services for young children (0-5 years old) and their families.
Values
First 5 Fresno County integrates the following values into our work and makes decisions in the best interest of the children and families by:
- Being respectful, honest, objective, fair, ethical, and sensitive to families served and partnering organizations
- Having open, accessible and transparent operational procedures
- Being responsive to emerging community needs by remaining flexible and supporting innovative and creative solutions and approaches
- Approaching work with passion and commitment to improving the lives of Fresno County's youngest children, giving them the best chance possible of developing to their full potential
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan guides all of First 5 Fresno County's investments.
Partners
First 5 Fresno County understands we cannot do it alone. We know that in order to have the greatest impact on children and families, we must leverage our resources and create strategic community partnerships.
