The Orange County Board of Supervisors is seeking candidates to serve on the First 5 Orange County Commission. First 5 Orange County Board members help advance First 5 OC’s Strategic Plan and support our goals of improving health disparities and the opportunity gap for Orange County families so that all children can reach their full potential.
First 5 OC’s board meets six times a year on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Board members may also serve on ad-hoc committees to review programs and services, participate in program site visits, or represent First 5 OC at community events.
Two open positions are in the education category, and one is in the health category. Candidates must have relevant expertise or experience in one of these categories. Examples of candidates that fall within the education category include representatives from community-based organizations that serve young children and families, individuals in the child care sectors, or a parent or caregiver receiving early education services. Examples of candidates that fall within the health category include representatives who deliver health or medical services prenatally and to young children and their families, medical organizations, medical doctors, dentists, or a parent or caregiver of a young child receiving health services.
Applications for these positions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on March 21, 2025. To be considered, an application and resume must be postmarked March 21, 2025, or emailed to: First 5 Orange County, 1505 East 17th Street, Suite 230 — Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attention: Tiffany Alva, First5OC@cfcoc.ocgov.com. Recruitment questions may be directed to Tiffany Alva at Tiffany.Alva@cfcoc.ocgov.com.