First 5 San Luis Obispo County

About

We are an independent public agency created in 1998 by California’s Proposition 10, a voter-approved initiative that added a 50-cent tax on tobacco products. This revenue provides a dedicated source of funding for programs that serve children from prenatal development through age five and their families. From health to education to family support, our work intersects all aspects of life for children ages 0-5. Our position in the community gives us a thorough understanding of what they need in order to thrive. Every county in California has a First 5. Each is allocated money according to birth rate, and each is governed by a local board of Commissioners. The 58 county First 5 agencies are linked in a statewide network through the First 5 Association and First 5 California.