We are pleased to share the First 5 Sonoma County 2026–2031 Strategic Plan. This plan builds on our long history of supporting children and families while responding to a rapidly changing landscape.
A key opportunity in this new plan is Measure I. Thanks to the strong support of Sonoma County voters in November 2024, we now have a sustainable local funding stream to expand access to child care, early education, pediatric care, and perinatal mental health services. Alongside ongoing Proposition 10 revenue, Measure I enables bold, coordinated investments. Still, we recognize that resources are limited, and we must balance long-term systems change with responsiveness to urgent needs.
Throughout this work, our commitment to equity remains unwavering. Guided by our Framework on Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Anti-Racism, we will continue to design with and for those furthest from opportunity, because when systems work for those on the margins, they work better for everyone.
This plan reflects our priorities and our values: to lead with integrity, steward public resources responsibly, and remain guided by the voices of families, providers, and partners. Together, we will ensure every child in Sonoma County has the strongest possible start in life.
Read the full 2026–2031 Strategic Plan (PDF).
