Every child in Lake County has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Commission Meeting

The First 5 Lake Commission will hold a  Meeting on October 28th at 2:00 pm in Lakeport in the Kesey Room at LCOE.

Meeting materials will be posted at the link below 72 hours in advance.

Current Meeting Info 2026-27
Past Meeting Info 2025-26

Executive Committee Meeting

The First 5 Lake Executive Committee will hold its next Regular Meeting on September 23rd at 2:00pm in Lower Lake in the Anderson Ranch Conference Room.

Meeting materials will be posted at the link below 72 hours in advance.

Current Meeting Info 2025-26

Request for Proposal

First 5 Lake County (F5L) is seeking proposals that will provide services to children, prenatal through five years of age, and their families residing in Lake County. Grants will be awarded for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $5,000, to be expended no later than June 30, 2027.
Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PST

Mini Grant FY 2026-2027 RFP

Sample Blank Application

Mini Grant Budget Template

Tobacco, Alcohol, & Drug Policy

Healthy Beverages Policy

Non-Supplantation Policy

Submit Application Here

First 5 Lake Trainings

First 5 Lake offers trainings throughout the year, with most sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Registration is required to attend.

Click a training title for details and registration.

September 23, 2026 | 10:00AM–12:00 PM
Trauma & Kids: Growing Resiliency

October 7, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Social Emotional Health & Learning: Building Stronger Children

October 21, 2026 | 10:00AM–12:00 PM
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences 

November 4, 2026 | 2:00PM–4:00 PM
Relationships – The Key To Everything Else