First 5 Association of California Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The First 5 Association of California is a nonprofit membership organization that serves California's 58 First 5 county commissions. It connects the commissions with public and nonprofit collaborators, including county departments, foundations, and child advocacy groups, to encourage collaboration and to align on a statewide agenda focused on children's well-being. Operating within the civic and social sector, the group works to coordinate efforts across different sectors to align activities and messaging statewide. The organization pursues its mission by supporting county First 5 commissions and their partners in addressing coordination challenges and aligning strategies around child-focused initiatives. It is based in Alameda, California, and maintains a modest staff. In August 2022, the association announced the appointment of Avo Makdessian as Executive Director, with duties to begin on August 29, 2022.