Memorandum
Date: February 27, 2024
From: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Celebrating First 5 Lake County's 25 Years of Service in Lake County
Executive Summary:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
CELEBRATING FIRST 5 LAKE COUNTY'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in November of 1998 California voters passed Proposition 10, the Children's and Family Act, adding a tax on tobacco products to support early education and health programs, services, and resources specifically for young children prenatal through age five and their families; and
WHEREAS, the County of Lake established a local Children and Families Commission, now known as First 5 Lake Commission, in January of 1999, consisting of nine local voting members. Commissioners represent county government, public health, social services, education, early care, and family advocates; and
WHEREAS, for the past 25 years, First 5 Lake has been an unwavering pillar of support for the community's youngest members, consistently demonstrating a steadfast commitment to nurturing their growth and development; and
WHEREAS, throughout its extensive tenure, First 5 Lake has been a driving force behind the advancement of early childhood development, tirelessly working to create an environment where every child has equitable access to essential resources, support systems, and opportunities that lay the foundation for a healthy and thriving start in life; and
WHEREAS, First 5 Lake provides supports for direct services most notably for parenting classes, support for childcare, oral health care, literacy programs, car seat programs, early parent supports, and resources for families; and
WHEREAS, the innovative programs and initiatives spearheaded by First 5 Lake contributes to the overall well-being of our county through the continuous improvement of systems impacting our families; and
WHERE...
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