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County Wins First 5 Lawsuit

San Diego, Calif.

First 5 Commission Announces Executive Director

FIRST 5 COMMISSION ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kimberly Medeiros Named as New Head of First 5 San Diego

The First 5 Commission of San Diego announced today that Kimberly Medeiros will be the new Executive Director of First 5 San Diego.

Giving Children a Healthy Smile

“Good oral health habits impact a child for a lifetime.”

“A mom’s oral health affects her child’s health.”

These simple messages earned First 5 San Diego’s oral health commercials the top Public Service Announcement award from the Public Relations Society of America, the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals.

Tell Us Your Story

First 5 San Diego is looking for success stories from families who have been helped by our programs and services. Sharing stories from real people helps us to communicate how we support children ages 0 through 5 and their families. If you would like to share how First 5 San Diego’s programs and services made a difference for your child or family, please fill out the form below. A First 5 San Diego representative will contact you.

County Sues Governor Over First 5 Fund Raid

May 20, 2011 (San Diego, Calif.)  —The County of San Diego took legal action yesterday to stop the State from taking $1 billion from early childhood programs to fill California's budget gap. The lawsuit seeks to overturn AB 99, a bill signed by the governor on March 24, 2011, claiming that it is illegal because it redirects funds in a way that is not consistent with Proposition 10’s mandate as approved by the voters.

First 5 San Diego Makes a Difference for Children Ages 0-5 and Their Families

First 5 San Diego Makes a Difference for Children Ages 0-5 and Their Families

Protecting the Most Vulnerable

PROTECTING THE MOST VULNERABLE
Safe Start Conference to Take Place March 18

Given that some of the biggest victims of violence are children, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and its many partners are sponsoring the Safe Start San Diego 2011 Conference.

County Health And Human Services Agency Appoints New Deputy Director

COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Barbara Jiménez Appointed to Oversee Operations in the North Coastal and North Inland Regions

The County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Jiménez as the new Deputy Director for the North Coastal and North Inland Regions.