First 5 Alameda County
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
First 5 Alameda County is a mid-sized public entity based in Alameda, California, established in 1998 through Proposition 10 to fund early care and education for children from birth to age five via the cigarette tax. Its work centers on building and sustaining a coordinated system of early childhood services to promote healthy births and support children’s development toward school readiness. The organization’s vision envisions every child in Alameda County achieving optimal health, development, and wellbeing so they can reach their full potential. In partnership with the community, it aims to maintain a county-wide prevention and early intervention framework that narrows disparities and improves outcomes for children aged 0 to 5 and their families.