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First 5 Sacramento actively focuses on funding several programs that benefit Sacramento County children prenatal to age five and their families. We strive to give parents and caregivers the tools necessary to ensure their children reach their greatest potential.

Breastfeeding promotes the best possible health as well as positive developmental and psychosocial outcomes for infants. Visit this section to learn what First 5 Sacramento is doing about increasing awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding.

Currently, one in five school-age children is overweight and the number is rising. Obese/overweight children become sick more often, perform more poorly in school, are at a heightened risk for a number of diseases and conditions, and are increasingly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and increased blood cholesterol. Find out what First 5 Sacramento is doing to impact those issues.

Parents and caregivers need access to good information in order to make informed choices about both the availability and the quality of the childcare that they select for their children. Learn what First 5 Sacramento is doing about child care affordability and quality.

The more we know each other in our communities and the more connected we are to each other the more likely we are to get help and support when we need it. Learn what First 5 Sacramento is doing to promote community building.

Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in infants and young children. Learn what First 5 Sacramento is doing to improve dental hygiene in children.

Young children require love, instruction, and support from their parents and caregivers in order to build a foundation for their developmental growth. It is vital that parents and caregivers have numerous parent education services and family support services to help them meet the needs of their children. Learn what First 5 Sacramento is doing to promote effective parenting for children zero to five.

First 5 Sacramento is working to increase the number of children enrolled in a medical home. A medical home refers to children having access to and using coordinated health, dental, mental health and other related services. Learn what First 5 Sacramento is doing to increase the number of children enrolled with health insurance.

The years from birth through age five are a time of significant growth and change. In these years children develop basic knowledge, understanding and interests they need to become successful learners. Learn how First 5 Sacramento increases school readiness among children zero to five years by helping to prepare them to enter kindergarten ready to learn.