What is First 5 Solano?
First 5 Solano is funded by Prop 10, which was passed in 1998 and imposed a 50 cent per pack cigarette tax. The funds are distributed to the county Commissions based on the birth rate in each county. First 5 Solano contracts with local non-profits and government agencies to provide services for children ages zero to five in Solano County. While First 5 provides no direct services, the funds go to develop early education, school readiness, access to health care, high-quality affordable child care, access to prenatal care and parent education and support in Solano County through the agencies First 5 Solano contracts with.
