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.

The 2009 Annual Report Brochure describes the funded projects, vision, mission, goals, result areas and expenditures in the current fiscal year.

Download the 2009 Annual Report

Download the Mariposa County and State of California Strategic Goals and Result Areas (pdf)

Download the 2010-2012 Strategic Plan

Download the Operational Requirements

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 2009 Bylaws

The Audit Report (Management Discussion and Analysis Report) provides an overview of the financial position and results of activities of First 5 in Mariposa County for the year ending June 30, 2009.

Download the Management Discussion and Analysis Report