First 5 Ventura County and United Way of Ventura County are partnering to help bring the award-winning Born Learning campaign to our county. Born Learning is a public engagement campaign, developed by United Way of America, the Ad Council, Civitas, and Families and Work Institute, that is helping parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities. Visit www.vcbornlearning.org to find out more about our local activities and to find great tips to help you turn everyday moments into fun learning experiences!

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DID YOU KNOW: First 5 Ventura County, administered by the Children and Families First Commission, is the local agency established to distribute money raised through Proposition 10, the tobacco tax approved by California voters in 1998. Ventura County receives approximately $10 million annually to serve the needs of Ventura County's 63,000 young children. First 5 Ventura County works with communities to fund early learning experiences and health and family services that develop the full potential of young children, ages 0-5, and their families.

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