Thursday, October 16, 2008

First 5 Ventura County

First 5 Ventura County believes that investing in the early years is the key to children's success in school and in life. We also believe that local neighborhoods and communities can lead the way in shaping the future of their children. An eight million dollar investment annually for five years has been used to develop and provide ongoing support for eleven Neighborhoods for Learning (NfL) throughout Ventura County. NfLs are parents, schools, early childhood educators, and service providers working together to make sure that children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

We're in your neighborhood. From Oak Park to Oxnard to Ojai, NfLs are offering services that support families to raise children who are emotionally, socially, and academically ready for school. NfLs offer a variety of services to children ages 0-5 and their families including preschools, family resource centers, early learning activities, access to health services, dental treatment, mental health services, and parent education.