First 5 Network Responds to State Budget Impacting California’s Youngest Children
Worst of proposed cuts to early childhood investments averted. First 5 Network remains cautiously optimistic on delayed program expansions. The First 5 Network today expressed...
First 5 Network Responds to State Budget Cut Proposals Impacting California’s Youngest Children
First 5 Network confronts the challenges of state budget cuts on child services and advocates for continued support for children's programs The First 5 Network...
May Revision: Multi-Year Continuous Medi-Cal Coverage for Young Children Not Funded
A coalition of organizations — including Children Now, First 5 Association of California, March of Dimes, Maternal and Child Health Access, National Health Law Program,...
California’s First 5 Leaders at State Capitol Advocating for Early Childhood Investments Amidst Tobacco Tax Revenue Decline
Proposed one-time funding set to alleviate cuts and ensure sustained services for California's youngest children and families Hundreds of First 5 leaders from across California,...
The First 5 Network Prioritizes Children Despite Budget Deficit
The First 5 Network appreciates the Governor and administration of California for maintaining their commitment to early childhood education, infant and early childhood mental health,...