WHAT: First 5 California will conduct a media briefing following a special commission meeting convened to consider a contribution toward low-cost health care for children ages 0-5. The Commission will consider contributing to the Healthy Families Program, which provides low-cost medical insurance to millions of children from low-income families that do not qualify for Medi-Cal. Currently, the program's future is uncertain due to the state's fiscal crisis. Kris Perry, executive director of First 5 California, will provide an update to participating media and answer questions regarding the State Commission's plans. WHEN: Thursday, August 13 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. WHO: Kris Perry, Executive Director, First 5 California HOW: Register for the audio briefing at: http://web.meetme.net/r.aspx?p=1&a=70542518065544, or call Sarah Moses at (310) 552-4117 BACKGROUND: First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission, was established after voters passed Proposition 10 in November 1998, adding a 50 cents-per-pack tax on cigarettes to fund education, health, child care and other programs for expectant parents and children through age 5. For more information, please visit first5california.com/parents.
First 5 California to Make Announcement Regarding Children's Health Care
Audio News Conference With Commission Leadership to Provide Details
| Source: First 5 California
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - August 12, 2009) -