The First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission is an autonomous 9 member commission that administers funds from Proposition 10 and funds organizations that to promotes early childhood development; supports strong families; and ensures the health and safety of all Placer County children ages 0-5. The prenatal through age 5 population is the focus of the commission’s activities because the first 5 years of a child’s life is the most important time for optimum brain development.

Our Vision:

The First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission believes all children are our children therefore we shall create an environment that supports our children and their families in reaching their full potential.

Our Mission:

In order to achieve our Vision we will focus on early childhood development and will support and build on existing collaborative efforts by bringing together diverse perspectives, communities, and resources to assure comprehensive integrated strategies and holistic family-centered sustainable approaches.