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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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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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New Commissioner: Phillip J. Williams

Assistant Superintendent, Special Education

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The First 5 Placer Commission is pleased to announce that Phillip Williams will be joining the Commission beginning Jnaury 1, 2012. Commissioner Williams fills in after Catherine Goins, whose term expires in December.

Many thanks to Commissioner Goins for her six years of service to the Commission and exemplarly leadership as chair and vice chair. Ms. Goins will continue her involvment with First 5 as a member of the Community Resource Committee.

Spotlight

First 5 in the Sacramento Region to Air Early Childhood Topics on Univision!

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First 5 Placer is proud to join with Commissions in Colusa, El Dorado, Stanislaus, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba to provide topics in Spanish on Early Childhood for airing on Univision and Telefutura in early 2012. Segments include nutrition & physical activity, safe sleeping and car seat safety, early literacy and dental hygeine. Commissioner Rina Rojas is shown here during a taping session at the Family Action Center in Arbuckle. Families are also directed to their local family resource centers for information, such as the Lighthouse in Lincoln.

Announcements

EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEETING

January 17, 2012 - 3:30 PM AGENDA

COMMISSION MEETING:

January 19, 2012 - 4:30 PM AGENDA

DADDY'S TOOL BAG

NOW AVAILABLE!

To help dads learn the ropes, there's a new program called Daddy's Tool Bag, sponsored by nine Sacramento region First 5 Children and Families Commissions to help fathers become better parents.

The program features a DVD that is now included in the Kit for New Parents in select First 5 Commissions. It includes an entertaining 45 minute video that covers all the important basics for taking care of a new baby. The DVD is in English and Spanish.