Family Resource Center

Conclusions 1

• CL1
  The Grand Jury concludes that there is sufficient space at the First 5 facility to conduct additional preschool programs. The Grand Jury concludes there is sufficient funding available to place the 110 eligible children in preschool programs. The Grand Jury concludes there are over 400 eligible children 3 and 4 years of age who are not receiving preschool services. The Grand Jury concludes that First 5 Madera operates more as a resource center for the various county social services rather than following their vision statement, "All three and four year-old children in Madera County, will have access to a high quality Pre-Kindergarten experience." The Grand Jury concludes that the Operations Manager/Deputy Director is not knowledgeable of First 5 operations. Recommendations: The Grand Jury recommends that First 5 provide additional activities and programs for preschool children at the First 5 facility. The Grand Jury recommends that First 5 provide preschool for the 110 children who have applied and are eligible for preschool programs. The Grand Jury recommends that First 5 more closely live up to their vision and statement goals by providing preschool programs for all children three and four years old in Madera County. The Grand Jury recommends that First 5 be more pro-active in locating additional preschools for children that are not being served. The Grand Jury recommends that First 5 keep a reasonable reserve fund which would free resources for additional preschool placements. The Grand Jury recommends that First 5 provide additional training for staff and particularly for the Operations Manager/Deputy Director of the agency. Respondents: Written Response required pursuant to PC933 (c) Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Chairman, First Five Commissioners First 5 Madera County 525 East Yosemite Avenue Madera, CA 93638 Executive Director First 5 Madera County 525 East Yosemite Avenue Madera, CA 93638