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Equity Statement
As part of our continued work to center equity in our programming, investments, and advocacy, in 2022-23 we engaged in a participatory agencywide learning and development process to update our equity statement to encompass our current work, intentions for continuous learning and improvement, and commitment to accountability.
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Jan 2, 2025
Annual Report highlights successes and partnerships
Please join us in celebrating our collective work accomplished over the past 25 years. From the start, First 5 has stood as a powerful reflection of California voters’ values. The passage of Proposition 10 in 1998 was a transformative moment, enabling California to fund early childhood programming in each county, weaving together our societal commitment to a child’s…
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Strengthening system partnerships through collaborative investments in diaper distribution program
Read MoreI am excited to collaborate closely with communities and stakeholders to build an early childhood system that works towards transcending boundaries, eliminating disparities, and improving the conditions for children and their families in Alameda County.
Ayano Ogawa, Chief of Programs at First 5 Alameda County