First 5 “Stronger Starts”

KCRA 3: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California surgeon general help launch fight against ‘toxic stress’ in children under 5 years old
Standing in front of a crowd of influential state leaders peppered with families from the Capitol City, First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom smiled as she discussed the new “Stronger Starts” campaign. (Heft, 6/1/23)

The campaign is an initiative budding from the group “First 5 California” that builds awareness for parents and caregivers around toxic stress response, and the long-term effects adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have on young children.