"There is a compelling need in California to create and implement a comprehensive, collaborative, and integrated system of information and services to promote, support, and optimize early childhood development from the prenatal stage to five years of age."

California Children & Families First Act of 1998 The Commission in Santa Clara County consists of nine commissioners appointed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Its membership includes:

• A member of the Board of Supervisors
• The Executive Director of the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System
• The Director of the Social Services Agency
• A member of the Santa Clara County Local Early Education Planning Council
• Five at-large members of the community

Our current Commissioners are:

• Cathy Boettcher, Chairperson
• Will Lightbourne, Vice-Chairperson
• Susan Mayer
• Carmen Montano
• Margo Maida
• Rachel Samoff
• Corazon Tomalinas
• Eleanor Villareal
• Supervisor Ken Yeager
• Jolene Smith, Executive Director for the Commission

The Commissioners The team behind our team... More		Commission Meetings To view the meeting calendar and download materials...More
FIRST 5 Bylaws The following describes the rules FIRST 5 Santa Clara County follows in accordance with its mandate from the voters of California, as well as the rules governed by the State of California... More		FIRST 5 Strategic Plan The FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Strategic Plan establishes the framework to create a positive, lasting impact on young children and families in our community now, and into the future... More
Prop. 10 Laws View the full text of the proposed laws and the Commission Ordinance... More		FIRST 5 Committees The Commission has two committees that meet approximately ten times throughout the year... More