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Visit the Lighthouse for Children website to learn more about effective prenatal and infant care, healthy growth, and child development. Learn More Our organization, First 5 Fresno County, is dedicated to ensuring that children have the best possible start in life. We understand that when families are doing well, children thrive. Our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan was created with input from Fresno County families and community partners and built on our 20+ years of experience investing in families, neighborhoods, and services that support children’s growth and development. We believe that our entire community benefits when children are healthy, loved, and nurtured. Learn More Learn More 1998 Establishment of First 5 with the passage of California’s Proposition 10 2006 Child-Friendly Business Awards Campaign launches 2010 Launch of the Breastfeeding Friendly (BFF) Initiative with the BFF Express 2011 Launch of The Children’s Movement in Fresno County 2012 First 5 wins lawsuit against the State of California and prevent the diversion of Proposition 10 dollars 2013 Establishment of the Birth to 3rd Grade (B-3) Challenge Grant Initiative with five school district 2015 African American Infant Mortality Needs Assessment commissioned 2015 Ribbon-cutting of the Lighthouse for Children facility in downtown Fresno 2019 First 5 joins four other institutions to create the Preconception to Age 5 Blueprint for Funding and Advocacy 2405 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: (559) 558-4900 | Fax: (559) 241-6510 Terms + Conditions Commissioners Lighthouse for Children © First 5 Fresno | All rights reserved. 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EN HMN PA ES ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledOur Identity | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Who We Are Our Identity In 1998, California voters passed Proposition 10, increasing the state’s tax on tobacco products and creating an initiative called “The Children and Families Act.” This legislation established First 5—the California Children and Families Commission—which was charged with implementing an integrated system of services to support the early development of children from the prenatal stage to age five to help prepare them for success in school and life. Each California county formed a First 5—and so was born First 5 Fresno County (F5FC). Learn More Our Vision We envision a future where young children and their families are healthy, loved, and nurtured. Our Mission We pursue this vision by partnering with, advocating for and investing in our community to create a seamless system of quality, accessible, services that support the well-being of every child and family. Our Values Every aspect of our work is guided by our underlying beliefs and commitments. We Believe Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. We Believe We are a piece, not the whole solution. We Believe Every person has inherent dignity and worth. We Believe Children develop in the context of their families and communities. We Believe Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. We Will Build intentional, rather than transactional relationships. We Will Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of quality. We Will Prioritize sustainable innovative solutions that build on local strengths and wisdom. We Will Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. We Will Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, inclusive, equitable and ethical. We believe that... And so we will... Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. Build intentional, rather than transactional relationships. Every person has inherent dignity and worth. Prioritize sustainable, innovative solutions that build on local strengths and wisdom. Children develop in the context of their families and communities. Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. We are a piece, not the whole of a solution. Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of quality. Children develop in the context of their families and communities. Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, inclusive, equitable and ethical. We believe that... Children develop in the context of their families and communities. And so we will... Engage and amplify the voices of families and communities. We believe that... Every person has innate dignity and worth. And so we will... Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, fair, and ethical. We believe that... Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. And so we will... Build intentional, rather than transactional, relationships. We believe that... Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. And so we will... Lift up the needs of our most underserved children and families. We believe that... We are a piece, not the whole, of the solution. And so we will... Prioritize solutions that leverage and build on local strengths, wisdom, and resources. Team & Commission The First 5 Fresno County Commission consists of seven commissioners and a staff that carries out the Commission’s work. Meet the Commissioners Commissioners, appointed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, include representatives from the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and individuals with expertise in serving children and families. Commissioners can serve terms up to four years at a time. Commission meetings are open to the public, and agendas are available on the website at least 72 hours before meetings. Meetings are scheduled on Wednesdays approximately every other month with a summer recess. Luis Chavez × Supervisor Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors as the District 3 representative in November of 2024 and sworn into office in January 2025. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors he was a Fresno City Council Member for District 5, a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmember, Luis has dedicated his life to the children and families of South Fresno. Raised in Fresno and the Central Valley, the son of immigrant farm workers Luis graduated from Roosevelt High School, home of the Rough Riders. His education continued as he earned an AA Degree in Business Administration from Fresno City College leading him to earn both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Fresno State University. After college Luis looked to find work that would allow him to reinvest in our community. He has dedicated his career to helping children and youth as a mentor, community college educator, youth program leader, literacy volunteer and ultimately as a Fresno Unified School Board Member. Luis gained experience working in the classroom as a teacher in Fresno County Schools and at Fresno City College where he taught courses to help first generation college students succeed. He also served as Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, covering Kern, Kings, Fresno and Tulare counties, where he learned how investing in a child’s life can make a world of difference. His twin daughters inspired Luis to seek election to the Fresno Unified School District Board, where as a Trustee he worked to reduce classroom size, boost graduation rates, and expand sports and after school programs that are so vital to the success of many of our kids. Luis fought for universal access for pre-kindergarten aged children and expansion of “Parent University”, a program that has trained over 12,00 parents to navigate the educational system and help students apply for college. His tenure at Fresno Unified culminated with him being elected Board President and leading the 4th largest school district in California, which encompasses 10,000 employees and a $1 Billion operations budget. Knowing that we need to reinvest in our workforce and prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow, Luis has supported vocational training programs so that graduates are trained for jobs in healthcare, business administration and auto mechanics to name a few. Luis has worked closely with law enforcement to reduce gang activity and to find ways to keep youth from trouble that would derail their futures. Luis strives to be the voice of the people he represents and looks forward to providing service to the constituents of District 3 and the County of Fresno. Luis Chavez Luis Chavez × Supervisor Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors as the District 3 representative in November of 2024 and sworn into office in January 2025. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors he was a Fresno City Council Member for District 5, a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmembe Our Identity | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Who We Are Our Identity In 1998, California voters passed Proposition 10, increasing the state’s tax on tobacco products and creating an initiative called “The Children and Families Act.” This legislation established First 5—the California Children and Families Commission—which was charged with implementing an integrated system of services to support the early development of children from the prenatal stage to age five to help prepare them for success in school and life. Each California county formed a First 5—and so was born First 5 Fresno County (F5FC). Learn More Our Vision We envision a future where young children and their families are healthy, loved, and nurtured. Our Mission We pursue this vision by partnering with, advocating for and investing in our community to create a seamless system of quality, accessible, services that support the well-being of every child and family. Our Values Every aspect of our work is guided by our underlying beliefs and commitments. We Believe Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. We Believe We are a piece, not the whole solution. We Believe Every person has inherent dignity and worth. We Believe Children develop in the context of their families and communities. We Believe Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. We Will Build intentional, rather than transactional relationships. We Will Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of quality. We Will Prioritize sustainable innovative solutions that build on local strengths and wisdom. We Will Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. We Will Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, inclusive, equitable and ethical. We believe that... And so we will... Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. Build intentional, rather than transactional relationships. Every person has inherent dignity and worth. Prioritize sustainable, innovative solutions that build on local strengths and wisdom. Children develop in the context of their families and communities. Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. We are a piece, not the whole of a solution. Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of quality. Children develop in the context of their families and communities. Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, inclusive, equitable and ethical. We believe that... Children develop in the context of their families and communities. And so we will... Engage and amplify the voices of families and communities. We believe that... Every person has innate dignity and worth. And so we will... Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, fair, and ethical. We believe that... Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. And so we will... Build intentional, rather than transactional, relationships. We believe that... Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. And so we will... Lift up the needs of our most underserved children and families. We believe that... We are a piece, not the whole, of the solution. And so we will... Prioritize solutions that leverage and build on local strengths, wisdom, and resources. Team & Commission The First 5 Fresno County Commission consists of seven commissioners and a staff that carries out the Commission’s work. Meet the Commissioners Commissioners, appointed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, include representatives from the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and individuals with expertise in serving children and families. Commissioners can serve terms up to four years at a time. Commission meetings are open to the public, and agendas are available on the website at least 72 hours before meetings. Meetings are scheduled on Wednesdays approximately every other month with a summer recess. Luis Chavez × Supervisor Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors as the District 3 representative in November of 2024 and sworn into office in January 2025. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors he was a Fresno City Council Member for District 5, a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmember, Luis has dedicated his life to the children and families of South Fresno. Raised in Fresno and the Central Valley, the son of immigrant farm workers Luis graduated from Roosevelt High School, home of the Rough Riders. His education continued as he earned an AA Degree in Business Administration from Fresno City College leading him to earn both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Fresno State University. After college Luis looked to find work that would allow him to reinvest in our community. He has dedicated his career to helping children and youth as a mentor, community college educator, youth program leader, literacy volunteer and ultimately as a Fresno Unified School Board Member. Luis gained experience working in the classroom as a teacher in Fresno County Schools and at Fresno City College where he taught courses to help first generation college students succeed. He also served as Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, covering Kern, Kings, Fresno and Tulare counties, where he learned how investing in a child’s life can make a world of difference. His twin daughters inspired Luis to seek election to the Fresno Unified School District Board, where as a Trustee he worked to reduce classroom size, boost graduation rates, and expand sports and after school programs that are so vital to the success of many of our kids. Luis fought for universal access for pre-kindergarten aged children and expansion of “Parent University”, a program that has trained over 12,00 parents to navigate the educational system and help students apply for college. His tenure at Fresno Unified culminated with him being elected Board President and leading the 4th largest school district in California, which encompasses 10,000 employees and a $1 Billion operations budget. Knowing that we need to reinvest in our workforce and prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow, Luis has supported vocational training programs so that graduates are trained for jobs in healthcare, business administration and auto mechanics to name a few. Luis has worked closely with law enforcement to reduce gang activity and to find ways to keep youth from trouble that would derail their futures. Luis strives to be the voice of the people he represents and looks forward to providing service to the constituents of District 3 and the County of Fresno. Luis Chavez Luis Chavez × Supervisor Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors as the District 3 representative in November of 2024 and sworn into office in January 2025. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors he was a Fresno City Council Member for District 5, a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmembe Our Impact | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Why We Do It Our Impact Community Impact At First 5 Fresno County, we believe children thrive when their families thrive. The voices of Fresno County families and community partners are at the heart of our work and initiatives. We are building on more than two decades of lifting up young children by investing in their families, neighborhoods, and the system of services that make up our community—because when children are healthy, loved, and nurtured, we all thrive. We have invested more than $300 million in local initiatives and services for young children and their families over the last 25 years. We continue to partner with the community to fill gaps in the early childhood services system and raise the needs of young children so that families have access to the community-based support they need. While we will continue to fund effective and culturally responsive services for families, we will also look ahead to a more sustainable, coordinating role in the early childhood system of care. Child-Friendly Business Awards A Primary Initiative Annually, First 5 Fresno County hosts the First 5 Fresno County Child-Friendly Business Awards, an honor that we bestow on local businesses that go above and beyond to ensure their culture allows workers to do their best on the job and at home with their children and families. Learn More Lighthouse for Children A Beacon for Families The Lighthouse for Children, Inc., a 501 3(c) non-profit, was created to build the Lighthouse for Children facility (LFC). The LFC is a centralized hub of programs, services, and training spaces supporting young children and their families. Community partners offer families a learning environment where they feel safe, supported, and prioritized. This three-story community building houses the Child Development Center, the Community Learning Center, conferencing, office space for community agencies, and First 5 Fresno County’s administrative offices. Learn More Infant Safe Sleep Program Ensuring Safer and Comfortable Sleep Sleep Safe Baby is a movement funded by First 5 Fresno County to help families in Fresno keep their babies sleeping safer and comfortable. We do this by raising awareness, knowledge, and support to shift cultural norms and everyday sleep practices and reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS or SUIDS) in the Fresno Community. Learn More Advocacy First 5 Fresno County engages with decision-makers at all levels to promote family-centered policies that improve the well-being of children. We advocate for our county’s youngest residents and their families to ensure they have the support to thrive in school and life. Rooted in a whole child/whole family framework focusing on children prenatal to 5 years old, we hope to be a conduit for change during this critical stage of development—building comprehensive and integrated early childhood systems of care that advance equity, prevention strategies, and systems coordination. Policy Agenda As a part of the First 5 Association Policy Committee and in partnership with all 58 California counties, we create, adopt, and support the First 5 Association Policy Agenda. Our advocacy efforts focus on supporting legislation and policies that center our priorities in a whole child/whole family framework. 2025 F5A Policy Priorities Bill Tracker 2026 F5A Bill Tracker Impact Timeline Impact Timeline 1998 Establishment of First 5 with the passage of California’s Proposition 10 2006 Child-Friendly Business Awards Campaign launches 2010 Launch of the Breastfeeding Friendly (BFF) Initiative with the BFF Express 2011 Launch of The Children’s Movement in Fresno County 2012 First 5 wins lawsuit against the State of California and prevent the diversion of Proposition 10 dollars 2013 Establishment of the Birth to 3rd Grade (B-3) Challenge Grant Initiative with five school district 2015 African American Infant Mortality Needs Assessment commissioned 2015 Ribbon-cutting of the Lighthouse for Children facility in downtown Fresno 2019 First 5 joins four other institutions to create the Preconception to Age 5 Blueprint for Funding and Advocacy 1998 Establishment of First 5 with the passage of California’s Proposition 10 2006 Child-Friendly Business Awards Campaign launches 2010 Launch of the Breastfeeding Friendly (BFF) Initiative with the BFF Express 2011 Launch of The Children’s Movement in Fresno County 2012 First 5 wins lawsuit against the State of California and prevent the diversion of Proposition 10 dollars 2013 Establishment of the Birth to 3rd Grade (B-3) Challenge Grant Initiative with five school district 2015 African American Infant Mortality Needs Assessment commissioned 2015 Ribbon-cutting of the Lighthouse for Children facility in downtown Fresno 2019 First 5 joins four other institutions to create the Preconception to Age 5 Blueprint for Funding and Advocacy Search Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Contact Us Contact Us Follow the Lighthouse. Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Contact Us 2405 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: (559) 558-4900 | Fax: (559) 241-6510 Terms + Conditions Commissioners Lighthouse for Children © First 5 Fresno | All rights reserved. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Scroll to Top Get the latest from First 5 Fresno County " * " indicates required fields Full Name * Email * Our Identity | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Who We Are Our Identity In 1998, California voters passed Proposition 10, increasing the state’s tax on tobacco products and creating an initiative called “The Children and Families Act.” This legislation established First 5—the California Children and Families Commission—which was charged with implementing an integrated system of services to support the early development of children from the prenatal stage to age five to help prepare them for success in school and life. Each California county formed a First 5—and so was born First 5 Fresno County (F5FC). Learn More Our Vision We envision a future where young children and their families are healthy, loved, and nurtured. Our Mission We pursue this vision by partnering with, advocating for and investing in our community to create a seamless system of quality, accessible, services that support the well-being of every child and family. Our Values Every aspect of our work is guided by our underlying beliefs and commitments. We Believe Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. We Believe We are a piece, not the whole solution. We Believe Every person has inherent dignity and worth. We Believe Children develop in the context of their families and communities. We Believe Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. We Will Build intentional, rather than transactional relationships. We Will Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of quality. We Will Prioritize sustainable innovative solutions that build on local strengths and wisdom. We Will Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. We Will Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, inclusive, equitable and ethical. We believe that... And so we will... Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. Build intentional, rather than transactional relationships. Every person has inherent dignity and worth. Prioritize sustainable, innovative solutions that build on local strengths and wisdom. Children develop in the context of their families and communities. Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. We are a piece, not the whole of a solution. Hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of quality. Children develop in the context of their families and communities. Amplify the voices and needs of families and communities that have been historically underserved. Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, inclusive, equitable and ethical. We believe that... Children develop in the context of their families and communities. And so we will... Engage and amplify the voices of families and communities. We believe that... Every person has innate dignity and worth. And so we will... Be culturally responsive, respectful, honest, fair, and ethical. We believe that... Families and communities are the ultimate experts on their needs. And so we will... Build intentional, rather than transactional, relationships. We believe that... Relationships are at the heart of strong systems and families. And so we will... Lift up the needs of our most underserved children and families. We believe that... We are a piece, not the whole, of the solution. And so we will... Prioritize solutions that leverage and build on local strengths, wisdom, and resources. Team & Commission The First 5 Fresno County Commission consists of seven commissioners and a staff that carries out the Commission’s work. Meet the Commissioners Commissioners, appointed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, include representatives from the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and individuals with expertise in serving children and families. Commissioners can serve terms up to four years at a time. Commission meetings are open to the public, and agendas are available on the website at least 72 hours before meetings. Meetings are scheduled on Wednesdays approximately every other month with a summer recess. Luis Chavez × Supervisor Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors as the District 3 representative in November of 2024 and sworn into office in January 2025. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors he was a Fresno City Council Member for District 5, a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmember, Luis has dedicated his life to the children and families of South Fresno. Raised in Fresno and the Central Valley, the son of immigrant farm workers Luis graduated from Roosevelt High School, home of the Rough Riders. His education continued as he earned an AA Degree in Business Administration from Fresno City College leading him to earn both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Fresno State University. After college Luis looked to find work that would allow him to reinvest in our community. He has dedicated his career to helping children and youth as a mentor, community college educator, youth program leader, literacy volunteer and ultimately as a Fresno Unified School Board Member. Luis gained experience working in the classroom as a teacher in Fresno County Schools and at Fresno City College where he taught courses to help first generation college students succeed. He also served as Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, covering Kern, Kings, Fresno and Tulare counties, where he learned how investing in a child’s life can make a world of difference. His twin daughters inspired Luis to seek election to the Fresno Unified School District Board, where as a Trustee he worked to reduce classroom size, boost graduation rates, and expand sports and after school programs that are so vital to the success of many of our kids. Luis fought for universal access for pre-kindergarten aged children and expansion of “Parent University”, a program that has trained over 12,00 parents to navigate the educational system and help students apply for college. His tenure at Fresno Unified culminated with him being elected Board President and leading the 4th largest school district in California, which encompasses 10,000 employees and a $1 Billion operations budget. Knowing that we need to reinvest in our workforce and prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow, Luis has supported vocational training programs so that graduates are trained for jobs in healthcare, business administration and auto mechanics to name a few. Luis has worked closely with law enforcement to reduce gang activity and to find ways to keep youth from trouble that would derail their futures. Luis strives to be the voice of the people he represents and looks forward to providing service to the constituents of District 3 and the County of Fresno. Luis Chavez Luis Chavez × Supervisor Luis Chavez was elected to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors as the District 3 representative in November of 2024 and sworn into office in January 2025. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors he was a Fresno City Council Member for District 5, a Fresno Unified School District Board Member and Chief of Staff to former Fresno City Councilmember Sal Quintero in District 5. As a School Board Member and Chief of Staff to a Fresno City Councilmembe Our Investments | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda What We Do Our Investments Investment Areas We are invested in several crucial efforts and initiatives with an aim to leverage, sustain, and increase our impact. The areas of investment below are examples of how we have embraced our unique role as a county-wide convener and coordinator in the early childhood system of care. We are committed to these investments and to exploring innovative and collaborative ways to improve how our systems operate.  African American Infant Mortality Prevention Community-driven pilot projects and partnerships to tackle the high rates of infant mortality among the African American community in Fresno County. Direct Service Programs Community-based partnerships to provide home visitation, parent-child developmental learning groups, family literacy, parenting education, mentorship, and other health, early learning, and direct supports to families across the county. Help Me Grow Fresno County A coordinated system of services and assistance available to families to support the healthiest development of young children. Lighthouse for Children An innovative community hub for Fresno County families and early childhood professionals offering services, resources, and opportunities to transform the first five years of a child’s life—the only facility of its kind in the county. Quality Counts California A statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System providing support for families and early childhood educators to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs. Investing in Support The following investment areas are guided by our values and the community engagement process. We work toward our mission by investing in families, communities, and systems. Each of these areas is fundamentally related and represents key elements of a child’s life essential to their wellbeing. Families Our primary goal, above all else, is helping Fresno County families thrive. To us, this looks like every family having the resources they need to support their child’s development, supporting children to grow up ready to succeed in school and in life. Communities Families flourish in safe, stable, and engaged neighborhoods. Strong communities provide the social support and environment needed to give children the best start possible. Systems Any successful approach to addressing the key challenges facing Fresno County families will require a systemic change. We see the system as the people, policies, and places representing each agency, organization, and business that serves Fresno County families. From private businesses to community-based agencies, libraries to law enforcement, schools to hospitals, we all can make things work better for families. From private businesses to community-based agencies, libraries to law enforcement, schools to hospitals, we all can make things work better for families. How Investment Leads to Action First 5 Fresno County’s main goal, above all else, is helping our families thrive. In everything we do, we commit to honoring and supporting our families. Our vision, mission, and values reflect this commitment, and our investment areas and strategies are designed to convert our commitment into action. Investment Strategies We will support families, communities, and systems through five primary strategies. These strategies may involve funding direct services and programs, convening community partners, and investing in systems improvement initiatives, or a combination of all. Learn More Communication We will pursue communication strategies to highlight the importance of early childhood development, and to ensure that young children and their families are connected to the services they need. Advocacy We will engage with decision-makers at all levels to promote family-centered policies that improve the well-being of children. Collaboration We will strengthen connections and information-sharing between community partners in all sectors, to ensure complimentary rather than duplicative service delivery. Skill-Building We will support professionals and parents to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively care for young children. Innovation & Learning We will seek out innovative and reflective approaches to confront persistent community challenges. Funded Partners First 5 Fresno County funds initiatives to extend knowledge, support, confidence, and resources to all families with young children. Together with our funded partners, we strive to ensure that success is within reach of all children in Fresno County and those who support them. The following section includes a list of all First 5 Fresno County-funded initiatives that provide services to children and families. Funded Partner Manual Contracting Documents First 5 Fresno County is dedicated to ensuring all funded partners receive the resources and assistance needed to successfully implement initiatives and services. Funded Partners can access a majority of the forms and documents to assist you in managing your First 5 Fresno County contract. Contact your Contract Manager if you have any questions or concerns regarding First 5 Fresno County policies, requirements, and final contract determinations. We want to ensure we address any issues or concerns as soon as they arise to avoid interruption of services to young children and families. Your First 5 Fresno County Contract Manager will work closely with you to ease all challenges throughout the contract term. Funded Partner Documents & Forms Manuals & Guides Funded Partner Manual First 5 Fresno Travel Policy Resources Cost Allocation Plan Guide Basic definitions of cost allocation guide Cost Allocation Plan Sample A guide for non-profit organizations for assigning two or more initiatives the cost of an item shared by the initiatives Forms Child and Parent Intake and Consent Form Provider Registration and Consent Form Evaluation and Data Collection Information Sheet Formulario de Admisión y Consentimiento de Niños y Padres Formulario de Registro y Consentimiento del Proveedor Información sobre la Evaluación y Colección de Datos Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form must be submitted by service provider/vendor to receive payment. W-9 Request for taxpayer identification number and certification Funding Opportunities Our efforts focus on systems: the integration of people, policies, and places working for our children and families. Strengthening systems helps families thrive and makes each of our Proposition 10 funds go further. We continue investing in community organizations focused on early childhood through funding opportunities to cultivate thriving systems for young children and families. All current available funding opportunities are listed here. Questions must be submitted via email to [email protected] following the process and deadlines set forth in each individual funding opportunity. There are currently no funding opportunities available. Past Funding Opportunities We are no longer accepting applications for the following procurements. Any questions regarding closed but still active procurements must be submitted via email to [email protected] following the process and deadlines set forth in each individual funding opportunity. Please click on the link to access the procurement document. Closed Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Audit & Tax Services April 9, 2026 Closed Community Event Spo Our Investments | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda What We Do Our Investments Investment Areas We are invested in several crucial efforts and initiatives with an aim to leverage, sustain, and increase our impact. The areas of investment below are examples of how we have embraced our unique role as a county-wide convener and coordinator in the early childhood system of care. We are committed to these investments and to exploring innovative and collaborative ways to improve how our systems operate.  African American Infant Mortality Prevention Community-driven pilot projects and partnerships to tackle the high rates of infant mortality among the African American community in Fresno County. Direct Service Programs Community-based partnerships to provide home visitation, parent-child developmental learning groups, family literacy, parenting education, mentorship, and other health, early learning, and direct supports to families across the county. Help Me Grow Fresno County A coordinated system of services and assistance available to families to support the healthiest development of young children. Lighthouse for Children An innovative community hub for Fresno County families and early childhood professionals offering services, resources, and opportunities to transform the first five years of a child’s life—the only facility of its kind in the county. Quality Counts California A statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System providing support for families and early childhood educators to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs. Investing in Support The following investment areas are guided by our values and the community engagement process. We work toward our mission by investing in families, communities, and systems. Each of these areas is fundamentally related and represents key elements of a child’s life essential to their wellbeing. Families Our primary goal, above all else, is helping Fresno County families thrive. To us, this looks like every family having the resources they need to support their child’s development, supporting children to grow up ready to succeed in school and in life. Communities Families flourish in safe, stable, and engaged neighborhoods. Strong communities provide the social support and environment needed to give children the best start possible. Systems Any successful approach to addressing the key challenges facing Fresno County families will require a systemic change. We see the system as the people, policies, and places representing each agency, organization, and business that serves Fresno County families. From private businesses to community-based agencies, libraries to law enforcement, schools to hospitals, we all can make things work better for families. From private businesses to community-based agencies, libraries to law enforcement, schools to hospitals, we all can make things work better for families. How Investment Leads to Action First 5 Fresno County’s main goal, above all else, is helping our families thrive. In everything we do, we commit to honoring and supporting our families. Our vision, mission, and values reflect this commitment, and our investment areas and strategies are designed to convert our commitment into action. Investment Strategies We will support families, communities, and systems through five primary strategies. These strategies may involve funding direct services and programs, convening community partners, and investing in systems improvement initiatives, or a combination of all. Learn More Communication We will pursue communication strategies to highlight the importance of early childhood development, and to ensure that young children and their families are connected to the services they need. Advocacy We will engage with decision-makers at all levels to promote family-centered policies that improve the well-being of children. Collaboration We will strengthen connections and information-sharing between community partners in all sectors, to ensure complimentary rather than duplicative service delivery. Skill-Building We will support professionals and parents to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively care for young children. Innovation & Learning We will seek out innovative and reflective approaches to confront persistent community challenges. Funded Partners First 5 Fresno County funds initiatives to extend knowledge, support, confidence, and resources to all families with young children. Together with our funded partners, we strive to ensure that success is within reach of all children in Fresno County and those who support them. The following section includes a list of all First 5 Fresno County-funded initiatives that provide services to children and families. Funded Partner Manual Contracting Documents First 5 Fresno County is dedicated to ensuring all funded partners receive the resources and assistance needed to successfully implement initiatives and services. Funded Partners can access a majority of the forms and documents to assist you in managing your First 5 Fresno County contract. Contact your Contract Manager if you have any questions or concerns regarding First 5 Fresno County policies, requirements, and final contract determinations. We want to ensure we address any issues or concerns as soon as they arise to avoid interruption of services to young children and families. Your First 5 Fresno County Contract Manager will work closely with you to ease all challenges throughout the contract term. Funded Partner Documents & Forms Manuals & Guides Funded Partner Manual First 5 Fresno Travel Policy Resources Cost Allocation Plan Guide Basic definitions of cost allocation guide Cost Allocation Plan Sample A guide for non-profit organizations for assigning two or more initiatives the cost of an item shared by the initiatives Forms Child and Parent Intake and Consent Form Provider Registration and Consent Form Evaluation and Data Collection Information Sheet Formulario de Admisión y Consentimiento de Niños y Padres Formulario de Registro y Consentimiento del Proveedor Información sobre la Evaluación y Colección de Datos Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form must be submitted by service provider/vendor to receive payment. W-9 Request for taxpayer identification number and certification Funding Opportunities Our efforts focus on systems: the integration of people, policies, and places working for our children and families. Strengthening systems helps families thrive and makes each of our Proposition 10 funds go further. We continue investing in community organizations focused on early childhood through funding opportunities to cultivate thriving systems for young children and families. All current available funding opportunities are listed here. Questions must be submitted via email to [email protected] following the process and deadlines set forth in each individual funding opportunity. There are currently no funding opportunities available. Past Funding Opportunities We are no longer accepting applications for the following procurements. Any questions regarding closed but still active procurements must be submitted via email to [email protected] following the process and deadlines set forth in each individual funding opportunity. Please click on the link to access the procurement document. Closed Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Audit & Tax Services April 9, 2026 Closed Community Event Spo Our Investments | First 5 Fresno Skip to content Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda Our Identity Who We Are Commission Job Openings Our Roles What We Do Funded Partners Funding Opportunities Our Impact Why We Do It Advocacy & Policy Child-Friendly Business Award News & Resources Contact Current Meeting Agenda What We Do Our Investments Investment Areas We are invested in several crucial efforts and initiatives with an aim to leverage, sustain, and increase our impact. The areas of investment below are examples of how we have embraced our unique role as a county-wide convener and coordinator in the early childhood system of care. We are committed to these investments and to exploring innovative and collaborative ways to improve how our systems operate.  African American Infant Mortality Prevention Community-driven pilot projects and partnerships to tackle the high rates of infant mortality among the African American community in Fresno County. Direct Service Programs Community-based partnerships to provide home visitation, parent-child developmental learning groups, family literacy, parenting education, mentorship, and other health, early learning, and direct supports to families across the county. Help Me Grow Fresno County A coordinated system of services and assistance available to families to support the healthiest development of young children. Lighthouse for Children An innovative community hub for Fresno County families and early childhood professionals offering services, resources, and opportunities to transform the first five years of a child’s life—the only facility of its kind in the county. Quality Counts California A statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System providing support for families and early childhood educators to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs. Investing in Support The following investment areas are guided by our values and the community engagement process. We work toward our mission by investing in families, communities, and systems. Each of these areas is fundamentally related and represents key elements of a child’s life essential to their wellbeing. Families Our primary goal, above all else, is helping Fresno County families thrive. To us, this looks like every family having the resources they need to support their child’s development, supporting children to grow up ready to succeed in school and in life. Communities Families flourish in safe, stable, and engaged neighborhoods. Strong communities provide the social support and environment needed to give children the best start possible. Systems Any successful approach to addressing the key challenges facing Fresno County families will require a systemic change. We see the system as the people, policies, and places representing each agency, organization, and business that serves Fresno County families. From private businesses to community-based agencies, libraries to law enforcement, schools to hospitals, we all can make things work better for families. From private businesses to community-based agencies, libraries to law enforcement, schools to hospitals, we all can make things work better for families. How Investment Leads to Action First 5 Fresno County’s main goal, above all else, is helping our families thrive. In everything we do, we commit to honoring and supporting our families. Our vision, mission, and values reflect this commitment, and our inves