Executive Director's Report
By Kim Dahl
As 2009 comes to an end, I look back on the many accomplishments and strides the First 5 Sacramento Commission made this year toward helping the young children and their families in Sacramento County.
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First 5 Sacramento Invests in Kids—Openly and Honestly
By: Roger Dickinson, First 5 Sacramento Chair, District 1 Sacramento County Supervisor
Published in the Sacramento Bee Editorial Section October 11, 2009
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Tobacco Tax Program Sees Success
First 5 Sacramento Invests in the Power of People
Since 2004, the First 5 Sacramento Commission has been implementing a community grants program called the Community Building Initiative (CBI).
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Looking Towards the Future: Children’s Services Funding Opportunities Through 2015
With the approval by the First 5 Sacramento Commission of $125 million in funding for the 2010-2015 Implementation Plan, Commission staff is busy working on several releases of Request for Applications (RFAs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the various Priority Result Areas.
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First 5 Sacramento’s School Readiness Program Evaluation: High Quality Services Are Successfully Delivered To Children And Parents
The School Readiness Initiative provides funds to the lowest academically performing schools in Sacramento County to prepare children to enter kindergarten “ready to learn.”
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Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento is First Hospital in Sacramento County to Receive Prestigious Baby-Friendly™ Designation
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center has become the first hospital in Sacramento County to receive the prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly™ birth facility for its efforts to promote successful breastfeeding.
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Families Enjoy Elk Grove School Readiness Fair
In September, families from throughout the Valley Hi community spent the day at Prairie Elementary School enjoying fun, family-centered activities and learned important health facts at the 4th Annual Family Fun Day and Health Fair funded by First 5 Sacramento’s School Readiness Program.
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What’s Up In the Down Economy?
First 5 Sacramento’s Guide to Free and Low-Cost Health Resources for Families
The recession is hitting families hard and many are struggling to provide basic necessities for their children.
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First 5 Sacramento Offers Its Top 5 Parenting Tips
Current economic conditions among the challenges families with children ages zero to five may face
While the winter months traditionally usher in holiday celebrations, seasonal cheer and fun activities for many, this time of year can also create stress and concerns for others.
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