Children and Families Commission of Orange County Provides $8 Million in Funds

With the strong inclusion of health, nutrition, fitness and aquatic programs, the Children and Families Commission for Orange County saw a tremendous opportunity to greatly advance the Commission's vision to see that all children are healthy and ready to learn when they enter school. The Commission approved a multi-million dollar funding partnership with the YMCA to enhance the health, nutrition and fitness programs at he YMCA Santa Ana facility.

The Children and Families Commission of Orange County oversees the allocation of funds from Proposition 10, which adds a 50-cent tax on tobacco products sold in California to fund education, health and child development programs. These programs serve children from the prenatal stage to age five and their families. For more information about the Commission visit www.occhildrenandfamilies.com.