The First 5 Difference
Timing is everything: A child’s brain grows to 75-90% of its full size during the first 5 years of life!
Our vital work for children's first 5 years helps ensure that children and their parents are healthy, nurtured, and well prepared for kindergarten.
Preparing for the Future
The School Readiness Initiative ensures children are ready for school and schools are ready for children by providing quality early care and education services, providing parental support and education, and increasing a school's readiness for children.
Supporting Families
As most parents know, a healthy child is not always happy, but an unhealthy child will eventually lead to an unhappy family. First 5 SLO County wants to see all families living happy and healthy lives. To that end we invest in programs that impact family health at the earliest possible age.
News & Updates
Deadline Extended! - Hands-on Heroes Nominations
Need more time? We've got your back... & your Hero's, too!
WHAT: Deadline Extended for 2015 Hands-on Heroes Awards
DUE: Wednesday, February 18th
WHO: Folks in our county who work with great passion & dedication to improve... (read more)
Are you a champion for children?! Join the First 5 Family!!!First 5 San Luis Obispo County is seeking three Commissioners: 2 Community At-Large Rep & 1 Medical Rep! Learn more about our mission-- the positions-- plus-- fill out an application-- at the link to your right-- here... (read more)
ONE MONTH.. ONE MONTH!!! HURRY & NOMINATE THAT HERO!WHAT: 5th annual Hands-on Heroes Awards Nominations
DEADLINE: February 12, 2015
WHO: Individuals in our county who work with great passion & dedication to improve the lives of our youngest children
WHY: Because children should be... (read more)
Open Dec. 1st: 2015 Hands-on Heroes Awards Nominations!
We're holding out for some Heroes!!! Do YOU know one?!
WHAT: 5th annual Hands-on Heroes Awards Nominations
WHEN: Open December 1st!
WHO: Individuals in our county who work with great passion & dedication to improve the lives of our youngest children
... (read more)
An Education in Immunization!
How can we best protect our little ones from illness? It's a timely topic as children head back to school! First 5 SLO Commissioners and Pediatricians Dr. Penny Borenstein & Dr. Mike McNerney recently helped to lead this important dialogue on KCBX's "Central Coast Voices." Click the link below to listen!... (read more)
2015 Hands-on Heroes & Champions of Youth Dinner
We're already planning! Can we count on you?! Please mark your calendars for next year's Hands-on Heroes & Champions of Youth Awards Dinner: April 23rd, 2015 at Embassy Suites in SLO. You'll find more information... including a photo gallery of this year's event... right here on our website! Such... (read more)
