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First 5 Sacramento’s approach to creating its Strategic Plan is to conduct a collaborative and inclusive process that is truly community-driven. Several hundred people throughout the community developed elements contained within the Plan, from the vision to the goals and together we created a strategic direction for First 5 Sacramento to better serve its children.

• Implementation/Operational Plan Framework 2007-2010
• First 5 Sacramento Commission Final Strategic Plan for 2007-2010

How is Proposition 10 money allocated?
Based on the current First 5 Sacramento Commission Final Strategic Plan for 2007-2010 updated every three years, the Commission reviewed and approved its vision, mission, core components, seven funding principles, and ten result areas. In order to focus its efforts, the Commission elected to fund strategies under seven result areas during fiscal yearsJuly 2007 – June 2010.

The Commission released a Request for Proposals and a Request for Applications in August 2006. The funds were awarded through a competitive process in the following three areas 1.) Increase participation in Quality Early Care and Education; 2.) Improve Nutrition-Breastfeeding Support Services; 3.) Increase use of Effective Parenting.

Additional Request for Applications were released in January and July 2007 for Implementation Funding for Capital Projects - Fluoridation of Sacramento County Community Drinking Water and to Improve Nutrition for Parent and Caregiver Education/Enhancing Quality Preschool Standards; Indoor and Outdoor Tot Lots and/or Farmer’s Markets at preschools and other zero to five locations and/or Small Garden Starter Kits.

The Fluoridation capital project will target water districts with the greatest concentration of children ages 0 to 5 in Sacramento County. School readiness matching funds from First 5 California will provide funds to the increased number of eight qualifying school districts; an extension was made to the special needs project.

Small grants for community building activities will continue as well as funding for increasing health enrollment, retention and coverage options for uninsured children age zero to five.

Will the Proposition 10 money be used to replace currently funded services?
No. Proposition 10 money cannot be used to replace funding for existing services or programs. The Commission is striving toward system integration, service continuity and collaboration across all funded result areas to ensure support and understanding of children and their families. Proposition 10 focuses on preparing children to enter school healthy and ready to learn.

How is the public involved?
The process of strategic planning involves continuous county civic engagement. This includes a parent survey to identify community needs, an open invitation to attend strategic planning sessions, monthly Commission meetings and public hearings facilitated by the Commission’s Advisory Committee to gather public input.

Is the immigration status of children a factor in their eligibility for services and programs funded through Proposition 10?
Every child in Sacramento County, from the prenatal stage to age five, is eligible for programs funded by Proposition 10. A child’s immigration status has no bearing when it comes to accessing Proposition 10 funds.