As we close out the year and look forward to the next, we at First 5 Santa Cruz County are grateful for the families, community stakeholders and statewide partners we work with on a daily basis. We are also energized as we continue to pursue our mission, to ensure that early childhood systems and supports foster equitable health, development and well-being for all young children and their families.
One statewide partnership we are especially proud to highlight is with the First 5 Center for Children's Policy. The Center researches and promotes policies and practices designed to strengthen systems for children ages 0 through 5 in California, wholly consistent with First 5 Santa Cruz County’s mission. The Center has helped establish First 5s across the state as thought leaders, elevating the lessons learned and wisdom gained from almost 25 years of service to young children and families in California, and translating that into policy action. From promoting the need to meet our families’ most basic needs, to helping local communities like ours navigate the changing Medi-Cal landscape, the Center has proven an invaluable partner in our work.
I encourage you to visit the Center’s website to learn more.
