News And Annoucements Index

California is Losing Traction on Pre-K Investments

Key Findings From New Report Reveal Insights Into First 5 LA

New Budget Plan Would Affect Medi-Cal and State Child Care Programs

We are coming towards the end of the survey and interview portion of our Listening, Learning and Leading (L3) effort.

First 5 LA Partners With ICAN to Halt a Preventable Cause of Death for Infants

Bullying Can Have Lasting Effects on Children, Even Into Adulthood

Early Math Skills Determine Later Math Success

Intervention Measures Critical to Help Preemies Catch Up

More fathers than ever before are taking an active role in the day-to-day care of their children.

Not Enough is Known to Determine Risk of Many Medications

Thursday Marks an Important Day to Recognize Impact of Traumatic Effects on Children

Effort Will Help Identify Barriers That Prevent License-Exempt Caregivers From Accessing Supportive Services

Palmdale and Lancaster Best Start Members Walk in Support of Awareness

California's Child Care Policies and Oversight Receive a Failing Grade

First 5 LA Provides Reading, Exercise and More at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Commissioner was Leading Advocate for Fitness, Nutrition and Addressing Challenges of Special Needs Families

Tearful Mother Pleas for Help From Sacramento

We have entered an important phase in First 5 LA's L3 or "Listening, Learning and Leading" effort.

The First 5 LA family is truly saddened by the news of Toni Yancey's passing yesterday.

Obesity Among Children Has Become A Serious Problem. Should Kids Go On Diets?

HHS Offers Moms Knowledge, Help, and Support Through It's Only Natural

Free Internet Radio Site Will Feature Songs for Kids and Families

Best Start Metro Los Angeles Provided Grant Money With Goal to Help Save Park

Parenting Tips In the Wake of the Boston Marathon Bombing

Federal Tax on Cigarettes Would be Raised to Help Fund Billions for Programs

Number of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect Cases in Los Angeles County is Staggering

Those Lessons You Hated - or Loved - Helped Develop Your Brain, New Study Shows

Literacy is a Critical Factor in a Child's Future Success

We commend President Obama for recognizing the value of preschool for young children and welcome federal leadership and resources to expand quality early learning opportunities for young children.

Conference Addresses How to Help Families and Children Deal With Traumatic Loss