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First 5 Orange County
Prenatal to age 5 · Orange County

The first five years shape everything.

We invest public funds so every young child in Orange County is healthy, supported, and ready to learn — and we help families make the most of every moment.

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Who are you visiting as?

Three clear paths so families, partners, and the public each find what they need in one click.

Parents & Caregivers

  • Free Kid Builders activities by age
  • Well-child visits & developmental screening
  • Finding and paying for child care
  • Family Resource Centers near you
Parent resources

Partners & Professionals

  • Open funding opportunities & RFPs
  • Early Development Index data
  • Training and provider resources
  • Grantee reporting & forms
Professional resources

Commission & Public Records

  • Board meeting agendas & minutes
  • Strategic plan & annual reports
  • Financial reports & audits
  • Public notices & records requests
Commission & records
About First 5 OC

Two minutes on who we are and why the early years matter.

Since 1998, Proposition 10 tobacco-tax dollars have funded local commissions in every California county. Ours invests in health, family support, child care, and community for Orange County's youngest residents.

Learn about the Commission

Captions and a text transcript are provided for accessibility.

Our impact

Public dollars, measurable results.

25+
years investing in Orange County's youngest children
150k
children and family members reached each year
$30M
invested annually in health, care, and community
100%
of investments reported publicly every year

Figures shown are placeholders for layout; final numbers come from the current annual report.

Two toddlers building with colorful blocks on a classroom floor
A mother smiles as her toddler reaches for a wooden block toy
Kid Builders

Parents are a child's first and most important teachers.

Free, age-appropriate activities that turn everyday moments — bath time, the grocery store, a walk to the park — into brain-building play. Pick your child's age to get started.

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