First five state program

Facebook Twitter Instagram. Read More. First 5 Study guides Do you have 15 minutes instead of 5 minutes for your quiet time? Get your copy. Working with our county partners is how First 5 California is able to reach a broad spectrum of California families with services specific to their needs. A wealth of information and resources may be found on our Parents Site at First5California.

CalEITC is a California tax credit program established in by Governor Brown and the California Legislature that puts money directly back in the hands of qualifying low-income families, with or without children, to use for their most immediate needs.

CalEITC can increase an overall tax refund, or if taxes are owed, can reduce the taxes owed and possibly provide a refund. From , the first year of the program, through , about 1. The resources below cover topics that will help families stay strong and intact by knowing their rights, providing contacts for legal services, sharing information on coping skills and activities, and providing a directory of immigration resources. In association with Sesame Street in Communities , the First 5 Association developed a guide with tips and methods for families to discuss and manage the complicated issues affecting the lives of many California families, including family separation, trauma, and other community-based anxieties, such as new immigration policy changes.

The guide is available in multiple languages. Opportunity and Achievement Gap. Bilingualism as an Asset. Investing in the Future. Stronger Together. Where We Work. First 5 Mono Highlights. First 5 Santa Barbara Highlights. What We Know. Dual Language Learner Pilot Study. For Parents. For Partners. News Events Latest Updates.

Immigrant Family Resources. Meeting Agenda.