A future where, together with families, communities, and other partners, every child and family in Kern County thrives in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Enrich the lives of children ages prenatal to five through investments and community partnerships in child health and development, resilient families, and quality early learning.
First 5 Kern partners with local providers, funding and providing program guidance for services that nurture and support children 0–5 and their families.
FRCs provide direct family support services in non-clinical settings and may provide parenting classes, home visiting, referrals, and kindergarten readiness classes.
Help Me Grow Kern, and several First 5 Kern-funded programs, utilize the renown Ages & Stages Questionnaire to help parents track their child’s development.
