First 5 Shasta and First 5 Siskiyou are building a pathway to success for young children!  So far, we've invested over $25 million in programs, services and activities that help build the pathway, touching the lives of thousands of Shasta County children ages 0-to-5 and their families. 

Where do we get the money to help get children off to a good start?  Thanks to the wisdom of California voters, Proposition 10 was passed in 1998 and began providing tobacco tax revenues to First 5.  All revenues must be spent to, ultimately, improve child development and school readiness.  First 5 Shasta and First 5 Siskiyou are in good company - there is a First 5 organization in every county in California.

We Appreciate Our Featured Experts!

Tammy Fabris
Parent Partner
Youth 4 Change

JoJo Mantle
Senior Library Assistant
Butte County Libraries

Stephanie Alexander
Instructional Service Coordinator
Shasta County Office of Education

John Harch, MD, FACS
Retired Surgeon
Siskiyou County Tobacco Education Council

Michelle Harris, MS, RDN
Nutrition Education Specialist, First 5 Siskiyou
Center for Healthy Communities, CSU Chico