First 5 Santa Barbara County

REMINDER: Today is the last day to apply for the Alternate Community Member position on the Commission.

There is still time to apply for the Alternate Community Member position on the Commission. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 30, by 5 pm. To apply for the position, please click the following link: sbcounty.granicus.com/boards/forms/1….

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 30, 2023.

The majority of #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslander kids in CA are multiracial. They identify as: 🌺26,039 NHPI alone 🌺25,542NHPI/Latinx 🌺1,289 NHPI/Black 🌺29,545 NHPI/Other 🌺14,583 NHPI/white Explore more: bit.ly/AChildIsAChild #AChildIsAChild @KidsPartnership @UCLAchpr

Get connected to valuable resources that can help you support your and your kids’ well-being.

Something called toxic stress can slow your child’s learning and development and can even follow them into adulthood. See how to prevent it at first5california.strongerstarts.com.

"Our kids are struggling, and California is taking action. CA is tackling this crisis by making historic investments that will make mental health care more accessible to youth. View resources for kids, youth & caregivers: bit.ly/YouthResources…"

Our kids are struggling, and California is taking action. CA is tackling this crisis by making historic investments that will make mental health care more accessible to youth. View resources for kids, youth & caregivers: bit.ly/YouthResources…

#HomeVisiting is one important piece of the puzzle to improving health outcomes for young children and families in California. It leverages and aligns with other social service systems in CA to provide a spectrum of support options for families that meet their unique needs.

Up to 80% of women experience normal “baby blues” as hormones adjust after having a baby. Contact your doctor for #MaternalMentalHealth support or if you have difficulty bonding with your baby. Get free resources at ow.ly/QYSK50OjG0R #maternalmentalhealthCA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 5s invaluable to the children and families they serve.

1/6: The revenues from Prop10 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.

In 1998, the passage of Prop10 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.

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

Tomorrow is First 5 Advocacy Day! As advocates for the well-being of CA’s youngest citizens, we'll be meeting with legislators to discuss how we can better support children ages 0-5 & families. Join us in making a difference for the future of our state! #F5AD#IECMH #HomeVisiting

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