Agency Details:

First 5 Contra Costa

Contra Costa’s young children will be healthy, ready to learn, and supported in safe, nurturing
families and communities.

The mission of First 5 Contra Costa is to foster the optimal development of our children,
prenatal to five years of age.
In partnership with parents, caregivers, communities, public and private organizations,
advocates, and county government, we support a comprehensive, integrated set of sustainable
programs, services, and activities designed to:
• Improve the health and well-being of our young children
• Advance their potential to succeed in school
• Strengthen the ability of their families and caregivers to provide for their physical,
mental, and emotional growth

Description:
The First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission makes a difference in the lives of
children ages 0 to 5 and their families by investing in local programs and services designed to
give young children the best possible start in life.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors established the Commission on June 15, 1999
(Ordinance 99-15). The Board appointed nine Commission members and nine Alternate
members on September 1, 1999.
Members include one Supervisor from the County Board of Supervisors and the directors of
County departments of Health Services, Employment and Human Services, and Community
Services. The other five members of the Commission are appointed by the Board of
Supervisors and represent each Supervisor’s district.
Commissioners and Alternate members represent various disciplines and backgrounds from
pediatrics, early childhood education, child welfare, and schools. Alternate members, including
second representatives from the Board of Supervisors, the three county agencies mentioned
above, and the five districts, have all the powers of the appointed Commissioners except voting
privileges

Contact people:

Rhea Laughlin, Community Engagement, (phone), (email) Cally Martin, Deputy Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

1485 Enea Court Suite 1200 Concord, CA 94520 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.firstfivecc.org

Last updated on April 15, 2009