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At First 5 Placer, we focus on the first 5 years of life.
We fund programs and services to ensure that children are nurtured, healthy, safe, learning, and developmentally reaching their potential. Research proves children who reach their full potential come from families that are strong and connected. Strong families are supported by communities that are caring and responsive.
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A child's first teacher.
It is a fact. Raising a child is one of the most important and rewarding things you will ever do, but it can also be extremely challenging. At First 5 Placer, we are committed to partnering with and supporting you because we understand you are your child's first teacher. More
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First 5 Placer is an example of government that works Our investments are making a positive impact on Placer County children and their families. First 5 Placer has helped to ensure that children are healthier, better prepared for kindergarten, screened earlier for special needs, and raised in nurturing families. More
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Serving children prenatal through age 5 in Placer County First 5 Placer plays a vital role in providing a safety net of services and support for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our community. More
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News

First 5 Placer Commission Awards $100,000 to Community House Project in Kings Beach

The First 5 Placer Commission is pleased to announce that $100,000 in Proposition 10 Tobacco Tax funding will be provided to the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation in support of the Community House Project in Kings Beach.

Located within walking distance to schools, in the heart of Kings Beach, the Community House will provide a long term home to safety-net non-profits, insuring that families with young children have easy access to the supports they need right in their own neighborhood.

Community House will be an integrated service delivery model, allowing families simplified access to multi-agency support. Beyond offering the convenience of a "one stop shop" Community House will provide simplified intakes and multi-agency case management to eliminate the hours families spend currently, re-telling their stories as they travel from agency to agency.

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Placer Network of Care - it's where to go to find resources in your community!

The Network of Care is a website that provides information about services and community events in Placer County. There you will find information on health, mental wellness, services for children, health-related legislation, news stories, and a community calendar.

Check it out today!

http://www.placernetworkofcare.org

Announcements

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Commission Retreat, Friday, May 11, 2012. 8:30am to 1pm

LOCATION: Dingus McGees, 14500 Musso Rd. Auburn, CA 95603 AGENDA

Commission retreat meeting packet is too large to post. Please contact staff for a copy. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 530-745-1304

JOB OPENING: The Placer County Network of Care is recruiting a VISTA Volunteer to help integrate the resource into service provider networks, and spread the word in the community. The ideal candidate would be bilingual (English/Spanish), and have a Bachelors degree. This a paid position through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. More information is available at the AmeriCorps site.

(https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=42398)

Community Wellness Faire and Nature Walk

Thursday, May 31, 2012 - from 9:30a – 1:00p at McBean Park

65 McBean Park Drive, Lincoln, CA

Bounce House, Nature Walks, Fun & Games for the kids, and helpful information and resources from Placer First 5 and Community Providers

Have fun as a family while learning new tools to nurture your child’s innate curiosity of the out-doors. Learn skills you can use in your local neighborhood park, backyard or any other natural area!

For more information on this event, contact

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center

427 A Street, Suite 400, Lincoln CA 95648

Phone: 916.645.3300 Fax: 916.645.3311