Ventura
Introduction
Ventura County is located in the southern California. It is located on California’s Pacific coast, and forms the northwestern part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. It is often referred to as the Gold Coast, and has a reputation of being one of the safest populated places and one of the most affluent places in the country. It is ranked as one of the top 100 highest-income counties in the country and as the 6th wealthiest county in California by per capita income. The state government’s population bureau lists a January 1, 2006 estimate of 799,720. A more current California Department of Finance estimate places the population at 813,052.
Ventura County received funding from the Packard Foundation and First 5 California to develop a Preschool for All Work Plan. The work plan includes standards to create effective preschool programs and recommendations for workforce development, facilities and funding. The plan specifies immediate implementation steps for the Hueneme pilot region. Visit the First 5 Ventura County website.
| Article Title | Authors | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 California Child Care Portfolio for Ventura County | California Child Care Resource… | 1/01/06 |
| Ventura Work Plan (2005) | Preschool for All Committees,… | 7/01/05 |
| Ventura Strategic Plan (2005-2010) | First 5 Ventura County | 1/01/05 |
