About Us

Proposition 10

In November 1998, California voters approved the Children and Families First Act, commonly referred to as Proposition 10. Proposition 10, which levied a 50 cents per pack tax on cigarettes, was designed to fund early childhood development and anti-tobacco education programs at the local level.

Pursuant to the passage of Proposition 10, in 1999 the Mariposa County Children and Families Commission was established. Since its inception, the commission has enthusiastically supported programs and initiatives through guidance of a compelling vision of the future sought for Mariposa County's children and the mission of First 5 Mariposa County.

2006 Annual Report

The Management Discussion and Analysis provides an overview of the financial position and results of activities of First 5 in Mariposa County for the year ending June 30, 2007. Download the 2006 Annual Report (23M Word).

Download the Action Plan for AB 109 and SB 35 (100k Word). Download the 2006-2008 Strategic Plan (27M Word).

Commissioners

Chairperson Nancy Damm,
School Dist. Representative

Vice Chair Marilyn Coppola,
Member at Large

Randy Brower, Member at Large

Janet Mankins-Bibby, Board of Supervisors Representative

Dr. Charles Mosher,
County Health Officer

Carla Shelton,
Local Child Care Planning Council

Debbie Smith, Mariposa County Human Services Representative

Judith Yaras,
Early Childhood Educator

Jill Harry
Parent Representative

Download the First Five Infrastructure and Governance Chart (56k Word).

First Five Bylaws

The First Five Bylaws govern the operation of the Commission. This includes their authority, purpose, duties and responsibilities, membership, officers, committees, meetings, decision making and staff. Download the Bylaws (44k Word).