First 5 Fresno County
First 5 Fresno County funds an array of programs that directly service and benefit children 0-5 and their families. However, we also recognize that in order to create a supportive and nurturing environment where young children can thrive, the broader community must understand the importance of the early years and be engaged in children's issues.
Through news coverage, more people learn about the importance of the first five years of life, helping them to become better parents, caregivers and community advocates.
Our Most Recent News Releases
- First 5 Fresno County Sues State
April, 2011
First 5 Fresno County is taking a stand for children and voters and filed a lawsuit in opposition to the illegal grab of local dollars. See Why First 5 Fresno County Filed Lawsuit.
News Coverage:
>LA Times (4/6/11)
>Bill McEwen - KYNO-AM 940 (4/5/11)
>KFSN-TV (ABC) (4/5/11)
>Sacramento Bee (4/5/11
>KSEE -TV (NBC) (4/5/11)
>Fresno Bee (4/5/11) - Know a Child-Friendly Business?
Honor child-friendly employers by nominating them for the 2012 Child-Friendly Business Awards! Visit Nomination page
- Is my child developing appropriately?
For Child Developmental check list, click here.
- Accepting Mini-Grant Applications!
Funding available to make our community breastfeeding friendly (BFF).
Making News
- BFF Express at the Fair
October, 2010 - Covered playgrounds made a cool debut in Fresno
July, 2010 - 2010 “Hands-on” Heroes get a Thumbs Up! – Fresno Bee
May, 2010 - “Mommy Zone” Breastfeeding Trailer at the Fair – KFSV-TV (ABC)
October, 2009 - Importance of Early Screening – KFSN-TV (ABC)
September, 2009 - Meeting the Basic Needs of Babies
See the launch of First 5 Fresno County's annual Bringing Accessible Supplies Into Communities (BASIC) event:
-KSEE-TV (NBC)
-Fresno Bee
-Sanger Herald - Judge Rules AB99 Unlawful