First 5 California funds programs that educate parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers about the critical role they play during a child’s first five years.

State Literacy Plan Priority

• Birth to age five: Support early childhood education (ECE) programs to create literacy-rich environments and experiences and support the quality of ECE programs and their capacity to support early language and literacy skills
• Birth to age five: Increase parenting support by increasing parental knowledge, skills, and confidence through parenting curriculum and literacy activities with special attention to access and equity for all.