It takes well-functioning families, supported by our community, to promote optimal brain development in young children.
Thriving children and thriving communities - they depend on one another.
How are the children?
9,643 children ages 0 - 5 reside in Shasta County (2000 U.S. Census)
When we dedicate resources to early childhood, the whole community thrives.

Our Vision

All young children in Shasta County are safe, healthy, and live in nurturing environments where they play, learn, and grow to reach their potential.

Our Mission

The Shasta Children and Families First Commission provides leadership and accountability in prevention and early intervention practices that foster the optimal health and development of children in the prenatal stage through the FIRST 5 years of life.

Project Homeless Connect - Thank you to our youth volunteers!

A special thank you to local youth who assisted First 5 Shasta in preparing for Project Homeless Connect (May 22, 2012 - Redding Convention Center).

Jacob Mazon - 7th grader and Boy Scouts of America Troop 125

Children's Clothing Drive at Redding School of the Arts

Sara Jorde, Molly Ross ,Elaina Astin, Rebeckah Rubanowitz, Gabe Rubanowitz

Child Care Bag Assembly Team

First 5 Shasta Celebrates Young Children