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Approve of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fairfield and the County of Solano, on behalf of First 5 Solano, to formalize the long-term use and operational responsibilities of the Robbieburr Berger Community Center, which will serve as the Fairfield First 5 Center; and Authorize the County Administrator, with County Counsel concurrence, to execute the MOU and subsequent amendments with no fiscal impact
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fairfield and the County of Solano, on behalf of First 5 Solano, to formalize the long-term use and operational responsibilities of the Robbieburr Berger Community Center, which will serve as the Fairfield First 5 Center; and
2. Authorize the County Administrator, with County Counsel concurrence, to execute the MOU and subsequent amendments with no fiscal impact.
SUMMARY:
The Fairfield First 5 Center is part of First 5 Solano's broader First 5 Center model, which establishes community-based hubs that provide prevention-focused services for children ages 0-5 and their families. These centers serve as accessible entry points where families can connect to parenting education, early learning opportunities, developmental screenings, health resources, and other supports designed to strengthen family stability and improve outcomes for young children.
The Fairfield First 5 Center builds upon the success of the Vallejo First 5 Center, which has served thousands of families since its establishment in 2020 and has demonstrated the value of co-locating early childhood services in community-based facilities.
In 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement between First 5 Solano and the City of Fairfield to establish partnership to incorpor...
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