As a convener and facilitator, FIRST 5 is committed to bringing together individuals, public agencies and community based organizations creating a Learning Community that values systems evolution, continuous quality improvement and workforce development. It is our shared vision that, in time, these FIRST 5 funded community based organizations and public agencies will develop partnerships throughout Santa Clara County that will provide a system of care for all families with young children, regardless of geographic location, language, or special needs.

"We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it." George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss, 1860

Executive Planning Committee Membership is composed of Executive Directors from each of the FIRST 5 funded Lead Agencies... More		Finance Planning Committee The Finance Committee is composed of Finance Directors, Accountants or their representatives from each of the FIRST 5 funded Lead Agencies... More
FIRST 5 System of Care Committee This Committee encourages inter-agency collaboration and the timely discussion and resolution of issues, concerns, and needs related to the implementation... More		Lead Agency Operations Team (LAOT) The LAOT serves as a liaison between FIRST 5 and the service providers. This team ensures fidelity to the FIRST 5 mission and evidence-based practices by sharing information and resources... More