A look at California First Five A look at California First Five

A Little History In 1998 voters in California passes a.50 Tax on all tobacco products with the proceeds to go to California’s children 0-5 years old. This tax created and is administered by, “First 5 California”

The Big Picture First Five California's mission Statement : "By 2012, be recognized as California's unequivocal voice for children 0 to 5 to ensure greater equity in their readiness for school.”

Family resource centers The “First 5 California commission” then distributes the funds locally to the 58 counties in California, where it is administered by county first five programs. Each county does this in its own way. In Siskiyou County, “First 5 Siskiyou, funds many “Community Resource Centers” around the county; there is a local resource center in most communities.

A Look at Siskiyou County Butte Valley Dunsmuir Happy Camp McCloud Montague Mt. Shasta Scott Valley Tule lake Weed Yreka

Looking closer, Weed Family Resource Center Weed Community Resource Center 590 Main Street Weed, CA Joyce Oliver - Executive Director Funded for fiscal year by First 5 Siskiyou for $39,000

Services and programs at the Weed Community Resource Center Family Advocacy Parent Education Children Play Area Car-Seat Safety Program Helmet Safety Program Lending Library Parenting Resource Kits Early Childhood Literacy Program Transition to School Program Summer Buddies Nutrition Education & Activities Volunteer Site Compassionate Friends Support Group Family & Community Fun Nights Kindergarten Round-up Children’s Activities at WIC Story Time Children’s Cooking Classes Healthy Families Application Assistance A variety of resources and referrals to other services and programs

Let’s look at the Weed CRC February 2011 calendar FREE Income Tax Preparation Assistance sponsored by JEDI in collaboration with the IRS and other community partners Weed CRC on 2/17;

Slot Car Racing (Call to reserve space) 3, 10, 17, 24 4:00 - 5:00 TH Weed CRC Weed Fit” - Kids exercise & nutrition ed. class 4, 18 10: :00 F Weed CRC Play Group/Story Time 9, 23 10: :30 W Weed CRC

Weed Community Resource Center Family Based Relapse Prevention Classes -12 week Series- Sign up today! 590 Main St Free Dinner….. Free Childcare PRE-REGISTER NOW! 12/7/10-2/22/11 6:30-8:30 *Class Fee $15.00* (Limited partial scholarship available) Co-Sponsored By FIRST 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission Healthy Children, Ready to Learn Weed Community Resource Center

References Families, schools and communities: building partnerships for educating children (5th edition) Chandler B., Barboar, N.H. & Scully P.A. (2011) Boston, MA: Pearson,