This month, Speaker of the Assembly John A. Pérez named Kathryn Icenhower, PhD, LCSW – Executive Director of SHIELDS for Families - as one of his appointees to the California Children and Families Commission. Kris Perry of First 5 California states, “Dr. Icenhower brings a wealth of experience, commitment, and leadership to the field of children, youth, and families.” First 5 California’s Commission is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Rules Committee. The Secretaries of the California Health and Human Services Agency and Education also appoint two additional ex-officio members to the Commission.
According to the First 5 CA website www.ccfc.ca.gov : “Californians believe that our state’s children are a top priority. That’s why in 1998 voters passed Proposition 10, adding a 50-cent tax to each pack of cigarettes sold to create First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission. First 5 California is dedicated to improving the lives of California’s young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs. Since its creation nearly a decade ago, First 5 California has brought these critical services to millions of parents, caregivers and children ages 0 to 5, and we’re striving to reach thousands more every day.” (http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/commission/about_us.asp).
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kathryn Icenhower on this honor and in thanking Speaker Pérez for appointing her. We know Dr. Icenhower will do an excellent job advocating for the children and families of California as a member of the California Children and Families Commission.
According to the First 5 CA website www.ccfc.ca.gov : “Californians believe that our state’s children are a top priority. That’s why in 1998 voters passed Proposition 10, adding a 50-cent tax to each pack of cigarettes sold to create First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission. First 5 California is dedicated to improving the lives of California’s young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs. Since its creation nearly a decade ago, First 5 California has brought these critical services to millions of parents, caregivers and children ages 0 to 5, and we’re striving to reach thousands more every day.” (http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/commission/about_us.asp). Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kathryn Icenhower on this honor and in thanking Speaker Pérez for appointing her. We know Dr. Icenhower will do an excellent job advocating for the children and families of California as a member of the California Children and Families Commission.
Children, parents and caregivers will be better served by the appointment of Dr. Icenhower to the California Children and Families Commission! Congratulations
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