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a. Accept the 2012-2013 Annual Report of First 5 Monterey County (a.k.a. The Monterey County Children and Families Commission); and
b. Adopt a Resolution honoring 15 years of First 5 Monterey County.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Accept the 2012-2013 Annual Report of First 5 Monterey County (a.k.a. The Monterey County Children and Families Commission); and
b. Adopt a Resolution honoring 15 years of First 5 Monterey County and the investments in improving the lives of children ages 0-5.
SUMMARY:
The 2012/13 Annual Report provides an overview of the outcomes of First 5 Monterey County (F5MC) in the areas of child development, mental health, family functioning, and child care quality.
The resolution honoring 15 Years for Children carries forward work from our local community over the past 15 years highlighting the importance of young children and support for early childhood development.
DISCUSSION:
First 5 Monterey County (F5MC) was established by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on December 8, 1998, as a result of California voters passing Proposition 10 on November 3, 1998. Proposition 10 - The California Children and Families First Act - levied a 50-cent per pack tax on tobacco products. The monies collected statewide are earmarked for programs and services benefiting children from the prenatal stage through age 5. The F5MC Commission is charged with ensuring that Proposition10 revenues are directed toward programs that will make a difference in the lives of young children living in Monterey County. Priorities for funding F5MC projects are decided locally with direct input from community organizations and community members. Research shows that community investments in programs serving families with young children yield the greatest financial and social benefits.
The Annual Report serves to demonstrate the impact on over 40,244 children, parents/caregivers, and child care prov...
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