First 5 Fresno County

Putting their futures first.

Who We Are

Every aspect of our work is guided by our underlying beliefs and commitments.

Resources for Parents

Lighthouse for Children is a beacon in the community—parents with young children have access to experts, spaces for shared learning, helpful resources, among other high-quality services centering on those foundational first five years of life.

Visit the Lighthouse for Children website to learn more about effective prenatal and infant care, healthy growth, and child development.

2020-2025 Strategic Plan

Our organization, First 5 Fresno County, is dedicated to ensuring that children have the best possible start in life. We understand that when families are doing well, children thrive. Our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan was created with input from Fresno County families and community partners and built on our 20+ years of experience investing in families, neighborhoods, and services that support children’s growth and development. We believe that our entire community benefits when children are healthy, loved, and nurtured.

Why We Do It

Our Initiatives

Why We Do It

Our Impact

1998

Establishment of First 5 with the passage of California’s Proposition 10

2006

Child-Friendly Business Awards Campaign launches

Mother and babies playing in the office having fun
2010

Launch of the Breastfeeding Friendly (BFF) Initiative with the BFF Express

bff express
2011

Launch of The Children’s Movement in Fresno County

2012

First 5 wins lawsuit against the State of California and prevent the diversion of Proposition 10 dollars

2013

Establishment of the Birth to 3rd Grade (B-3) Challenge Grant Initiative with five school district

2013 B 3
2015

African American Infant Mortality Needs Assessment commissioned

2015

Ribbon-cutting of the Lighthouse for Children facility in downtown Fresno

2019
First 5 joins four other institutions to create the Preconception to Age 5 Blueprint for Funding and Advocacy
2019 Final Findings Report Blueprint Comm Engagement Updated Page 01
1998

Establishment of First 5 with the passage of California’s Proposition 10

2006

Child-Friendly Business Awards Campaign launches

Mother and babies playing in the office having fun
2010

Launch of the Breastfeeding Friendly (BFF) Initiative with the BFF Express

bff express
2011

Launch of The Children’s Movement in Fresno County

2012

First 5 wins lawsuit against the State of California and prevent the diversion of Proposition 10 dollars

2013

Establishment of the Birth to 3rd Grade (B-3) Challenge Grant Initiative with five school district

2013 B 3
2015

African American Infant Mortality Needs Assessment commissioned

2015

Ribbon-cutting of the Lighthouse for Children facility in downtown Fresno

2019

First 5 joins four other institutions to create the Preconception to Age 5 Blueprint for Funding and Advocacy

2019 Final Findings Report Blueprint Comm Engagement Updated Page 01
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