COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA

Accept informational presentation from Lisa Faulkner Executive Director of First 5 San Benito County and strategic plan for FY 2018-2022. 

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors established the First 5 San Benito Children and Families Commission in 1999 to administer and allocate the county’s portion of the Proposition 10 funds. In 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved a revision to County Ordinance 937, establishing First 5 San Benito (First 5 SB) as an independent public entity. First 5 San Benito is governed by nine Commissioners who represent county government, public health, social services, education, and early care and education. The Commission is required to adopt a strategic plan to guide how funds will be spent and progress will be measured. Local planning must be consistent with state guidelines, and programs must be reviewed and evaluated annually.

Through the history of the organization, First 5 SB has made efforts to respond to the needs in the community and direct funding in a manner that will address identified needs and develop effective systems. Since local funding began in 2001, First 5 SB has invested more than $20 million in the community in grants and direct services.

First 5 VISION

San Benito County’s children thrive and reach their full potential at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.

MISSION

First 5 San Benito promotes the health, early learning, and social-emotional well-being of children prenatal through age 5 via strategic investments and partnerships.

The First 5 San Benito Commission has renewed its commitment to the following priorities and goals, which are aligned with First 5 California strategic plan and will guide the Commission’s investments and activities. 

1. Children and Families;
2. System and Networks; 
3. Public will and Investment; and   
4. Institutional Development;  

County Counsel to present the legal structure and relationship with first 5. 

Accept informational presentation and strategic report from first 5, Executive Director Lisa Faulkner.