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Proposition 10 was designed to address the lack of public funding and support for early childhood development in the wake of a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that children’s emotional, physical, social, and developmental environments have a profound impact on their ability to reach their greatest potential in school and to become productive members of society.

In 1999, the Mono County Board of Supervisors established the Mono County Children and Families Commission, also known as First 5 Mono County. The County receives approximately $350,000 each year in tax revenues and augmentations, as well as additional local, State, and Federal funds to support Home Visiting, Childcare, and Childcare Quality. First 5 Mono County has granted thousands of dollars to local organizations and individuals to improve family functioning, child development, and child health. Currently funding is provided to Mono County Libraries for Raising a Reader; Mono County Office of Education for Safe Kids California, Mono Partners; and Mammoth Unified and Eastern Sierra Unified School District for Kindergarten Assessments. In addition, the Commission directly operates the following county-wide programs to support the early development of young children: Welcome Baby & Healthy Families Home Visiting, Peapod Playgroups, and the Childcare Quality System.

The First 5 Mono County Commission holds regular quarterly meetings on the third Thursday of September, January, March, and June from 2:00-4:30 each year. All members of the public are welcome to attend and provide public comment. Meetings are held in the Mono County Office of Education Conference Room located at 451 Sierra Park Road, Mammoth Lakes, or, with COVID allowances, via Zoom.

First 5 Association of California
The First 5 Association of California works to improve the lives of California’s youngest children and their families through an effective, coordinated, and inclusive implementation of the California Children and Families Act at the local and state levels. Visit this site to learn about the work of other First 5 county commissions.

First 5 California
Many people recognize First 5 California through television and radio ads that promote healthy early childhood development. First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission, provides technical assistance and additional resources to the 58 county commissions.

First 5 California Parents’ Site
First 5 California understands that today’s parents face many challenges as they raise their kids. That’s why they’re here to help. Learn more about making nutritious choices that give children a healthy start to life, watch videos, get free books, download the parent guide.