The Orange County Board of Supervisors has reopened the recruitment period for candidates interested in serving on the First 5 Orange County Board.
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. The recruitment is open to new applicants and current members, and we are looking to fill three seats for a two-year term from 2025-2027.
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 May 16, 2025.