First 5 Shasta

Today, we raise our voices to be advocates of change and to make a difference for our little ones! We're heading straight to the halls of power to meet with legislators and discuss crucial steps towards giving every child age 0-5 in California the support they deserve. #F5A

In the next two fiscal years, the First 5 Network is looking at a staggering $123.7M cut with a mind-blowing $422.9M slashed from crucial investments in our little ones' futures in the next five years. We’re speaking out for a brighter future for every child in California! #F5AD

First 5 Advocacy Day is to ensure that every child receives the best start in life. On Feb 7, we’re showing policymakers the POWER of determination and standing up for early childhood wellbeing by raising awareness about the need for sustainability of the First 5 Network. #F5A

Thank you Avo for coming to speak about Policy and Advocacy work during our PVCA Leadership Cohort meeting! Avo is the Executive Director at @first5association! It was a pleasure having you! 💚🖐💙

6/6: For First 5s - the flavor ban means an almost 6% decrease in annual budgets. It's time to think long-term to come up with innovative strategies to ensure that all children have access to the tools they need to succeed. #F5AD

5/6: The impact of this flavor ban is expected to be significant. By banning these products, California hopes to decrease the rates of tobacco use among youth and adults alike. #F5AD

4/6: In 2022, the state affirmed the ban on flavored tobacco products, known as Prop 31. This ban aims to reduce the rates of tobacco purchases and use, especially among youth. #F5AD

3/6: Fast forward to 2016, the revenue from Prop 56 was utilized towards physician training, Medi-Cal, tobacco-use prevention and reduction programs, and research into cancer and heart diseases. #F5AD

2/6: Prop 10 created a system of care, unique to CA, which formed First 5s 58 county commissions that deliver solutions to early childhood development statewide. Connecting families to resources in communities make First 5 invaluable to the children and families they serve. #F5AD

1/6: The revenues from Prop 10 fund early childhood education, health care, and tobacco-use prevention programs. This initiative led to a decrease in smoking rates by 12% among California adults. #F5AD

In 1998, the passage of Prop 10 and Prop 56 in 2016 have made significant contributions to improving public health in California...Let's dive into the impact of these propositions and the recent Prop 31 flavor ban on tobacco products in California. A THREAD! #F5AD

A special thank you to Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes for joining our Advocacy Day kick off! Thank you for putting families and children first! @EGReyesCA #F5AD

First 5s serve one million children and 500,000 parents annually. #F5AD Hear directly from parents who have worked with First 5 to help them navigate the journey of raising a child. Watch First 5 in the Community: Meet the Parents - youtu.be/QBEwttw90TU

Today the statewide network of First 5s will meet with legislators to champion early childhood legislation and investments for California’s youngest children. #F5AD Read the full press release - bit.ly/F5AdvocacyDay2…

Happy First 5 Advocacy Day! Today, we join together with First 5s from across the state to advocate for the future of our youngest citizens. #F5AD #IECMH #HomeVisiting

Good Neighbor and Scholarship Grants are now open for application. Visit this link to learn more about Good Neighbor Grants and Apply: first5shasta.org/funding/good-n… Visit this link to learn more about Scholarship Grants and Apply: first5shasta.org/funding/schola…

Society thrives when children thrive! It's time for California to ensure our youngest children are healthy, safe & ready to succeed in school and life. #WholeChildWholeFamily #F5AD #First5California #First5Shasta

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