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Jim Holmes, Placer County Board of Supervisors, District 3
Jim Holmes was elected to the Placer County Board of Supervisors in 2004 and assumed his seat on January 4, 2005. He is currently serving...
First 5 Placer
Aug 9, 20191 min read


First 5 Commissioner Promotes Governor Newsome's New Parent Agenda
Dr. Alinea Stevens, a First 5 Placer Commissioner, Medical Director of Chapa-De Indian Health centers, and mother of a daughter born with...
svonbuelow9
Jul 25, 20191 min read


Oh Baby!
As if babies weren’t cute enough, here are some fun do-it-yourself ideas for photographing your baby that are both creative and budget...
First 5 Placer
Jul 12, 20191 min read


Upcoming Events
There are a variety of upcoming events being offered by First 5 Placer funded partners. Check out the latest list, including fundraisers,...
First 5 Placer
Jun 6, 20191 min read


“Dia” Children’s Book Day Celebrated at Placer County Libraries
“El dia de los ninos, El dia de los libros” Storytime is so important for early development. It helps children get school-ready and learn...
First 5 Placer
Apr 30, 20191 min read


Support ¡Hágase Contar! Census 2020 Campaign
Today SCOTUS began to hear oral arguments regarding the addition of the citizenship question to Census 2020. This issue has significant...
First 5 Placer
Apr 23, 20191 min read


CA Launches Strong Start Index
New Tool to Ensure California’s Babies and Young Children Get the Services They Need First 5 Association of California and Children’s...
First 5 Placer
Feb 5, 20191 min read


Dignitaries, Champions, and Leadership Honor First 5 20th Anniversary in Placer County
A celebration of collaboration and unity brought Placer County leadership together on Election Day 2018 to mark 20 years of focus and...
First 5 Placer
Dec 11, 20182 min read


"Dental Days" is model of successful Program for improving oral health
Placer County WIC, local dental offices and First 5 Placer have partnered to make preventative dental services and oral health...
First 5 Placer
Aug 7, 20181 min read


First 5 placer funded partners
Boys & Girls Club of North Tahoe - Kinder Program: Provide consistent, affordable, and safe after school programming; Monday through...
First 5 Placer
Aug 7, 20182 min read


20th Anniversary of First 5
Each year many of us made resolutions about our health, time management, habits or relationships. While these all have value, allow me to...
First 5 Placer
May 25, 20182 min read


First 5 Advocacy Day 2018
Video news release by First 5 LA.
First 5 Placer
May 2, 20181 min read


Lawmakers Urged to Recognize Importance of Young Children at First 5 Advocacy Day
Capitol Lawn Event Marks 20th Anniversary of Voters' Approval of Prop 10 that Created First 5 Network, Honors Several State Legislators...
First 5 Placer
May 1, 20182 min read


What Happens in the First 5 Years Affects Us All (Dowell Myers, USC Price)
Does California have too few children? Is rising immigration a myth? How does California measure-up in investments in Education? Why do...
First 5 Placer
Mar 8, 20181 min read


Placer Town Hall 2018
Thank you to all who participated in the Placer Town Hall event! More than 240 community members, leaders, and stakeholders participated...
First 5 Placer
Feb 2, 201831 min read


First 5 Placer
Feb 1, 20180 min read


Jenny Davidson
Jenny Davidson currently fulfills seat number # 4 on the commission, serving as a representative for “Local Organization for Prevention...
First 5 Placer
Aug 16, 20171 min read


Richard Saletta
Richard Saletta is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage Family Therapist. He has spent the last 45 years committed to the...
First 5 Placer
Aug 16, 20172 min read


Gina Roberson
Gina holds seat #9 on the commission, serving as a representative of a “Community Based Organization”. She is currently the Associate...
First 5 Placer
Aug 16, 20171 min read


Alison Schwedner
Alison Schwedner is the Director of the Community Collaborative, a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. Comprised of 45...
First 5 Placer
Aug 16, 20171 min read
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