First 5 Fresno County
How it works
Commissioners are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. To become a Commissioner, the legislation dictates:
- Two members must be the persons responsible for management of the following county functions: children's services, public health services, behavioral health services, social services, and tobacco and other substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
- One member must be a County Board Supervisor.
- The remaining members must be from the following categories: recipients of project services included in the county strategic plan; educators specializing in early childhood development; representatives of a local child care resource or referral agency, or a local child care coordinating group; representatives of a local organization for prevention or early intervention for families at risk; representatives of community-based organizations that have the goal of promoting nurturing and early childhood development; representatives of local school districts; and representatives of local medical, pediatric, or obstetric associations or societies.
Want to become a Commissioner?
If you meet any of the qualifications above, please apply through the County of Fresno.
The First 5 Fresno County Commission is made up of nine commissioners and a staff that carries out the Commission’s work. Commissioners are appointed by members of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and include representatives from the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and individuals who have an expertise in serving children and families.
Commissioners meet monthly and they serve two-year terms and can be re-appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Guiding Principle #3 - High Quality
High Quality
We will invest, whenever possible, in evidence-based and promising practices. We will maintain the highest standards of quality in our work and require that our funded partners provide the highest quality programs possible.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan guides all of First 5 Fresno County's investments.
Policy Platform
Want to learn which policy issues we are addressing?
