Please join our public meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in person at Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550 South Main Street, Orange.
The meeting will be held at the Orange County Transportation Authority Conference Center, 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA. Members of the public can listen to live audio streaming of the meeting via phone or Zoom.
The February board meeting will begin with a presentation on the history and implementation of Family Wellness Plans in Orange County, which are designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of infants with prenatal substance exposure.
A discussion will be held on the 2025 Early Development Index data currently being gathered, and plans for the rollout of this data in the community later this year. First 5 Orange County has worked with school districts for the past 15 years to collect data on children’s school readiness every three years.
Authorization is requested for several agreements, including for implementation of the Black Infant Health Program, receipt of funds for doula work and to implement training and support; and an evaluation of the Engaged Neighborhoods Initiative.
Other items on the agenda include an update on the First 5 Orange County reputation audit and a report on CalAIM leveraging strategies.
First 5 Orange County has gone paperless for our Board meetings. For a complete list of agenda items, including backup materials, click here.
To listen to the meeting via Zoom click here, or use Zoom Webinar ID 883 5993 0264 and the passcode 302048. You can also listen to the meeting via phone at 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-9128.
Public Comments:
Members of the public may address the Board regarding any item in one of three ways:
- In-Person Comment — Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and address the Commission regarding any item contained in the agenda. If you wish to speak on an agenda item, please complete a Speaker Form identifying the item(s) and deposit it in the Speaker Form Return box located next to the Clerk. Speaker Forms are available at the entrance of the Conference Center
- Verbal Comment (Zoom) — Public Comment may also be made by members of the public participating via Zoom. When the item is called, use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom or dial *9 if participating by phone. Please wait to be called upon by staff.
- Written Comment — Public comments may be submitted in writing by emailing them to First5OC@cfcoc.ocgov.com. The comments will be distributed to all of the Commissioners and read into the meeting record. If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, please identify the item in your email. General public comments will be addressed during the general public comment item on the agenda. In order to ensure that staff has the ability to provide comments to the Commissioners in a timely manner, please submit your comments by 12 p.m. on February 4, 2025. Public comments will be made available to the public upon request.
Any member of the public requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Commission at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at First5OC@cfcoc.ocgov.com or (714) 834-2206.