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First 5 Orange County was created as a result of Proposition 10, the California Children and Families Act of 1998, which added a 50-cent sales tax on tobacco products sold in California. Prop 10 required that funds raised be used to support education, health and child development programs for children from the prenatal stage through age 5... At First 5 Orange County, we recognize the strengths that families bring to each child's foundation, and aim to build bridges so children of every culture, color, and condition can thrive without barriers. In partnership with health, social service, family support, and education agencies in Orange County, we provide programs and initiatives that build up children and encourage whole family engagement and health... We envision an Orange County in which all children reach their full potential. The groundwork for this vision is set during a child's earliest years. First 5 Orange County partners with many organizations working towards creating and..

Primary location: Santa Ana United States