News And Annoucements Index

First 5 LA research partner, the Metamorphosis Project, recently released a research brief suggesting that feeling "at home" in a community makes better parents.

American culture continues to sexualize children at earlier and earlier ages, and law enforcement is seeing a parallel trend in the commercial sexual exploitation of kids. Learn how infants and toddlers are at risk.

In no other place are racial health disparities more drastic than in the African American community and it's infant mortality rates. Recently a group of researchers gathered to explore why.

First 5 LA has wrapped up November's Read Early, Read Aloud early literacy campaign and we'd like to share some photos and a synopsis of the campaign events.

When stress piles on during the holidays, some parents can get so distracted they forget about child safety. Evie reminds readers about unexpected hazards that can crop up during the holidays.

The First 5 LA Board of Commissioners recently approved funding for 15 organizations to implement projects for the second cycle of First 5 LA's Community Opportunities Fund. Learn who they are.

First 5 LA has partnered with Time Warner cable to promote reading early and aloud to children. Along with the network's Toys for Tots program, PSA's will run through December.

A world traveler and renaissance man, Bill Gould has helped advance First 5 LA's mission for more than six years. Learn how this proud dad and scholar has worked to help kids.

Evie recommends that parents buy books for the holiday season, and gives several recommendations for parents and teacher to consider for purchasing.

First 5 California has recently released a free cookbook, authored by popular TV personality Chef La La, encouraging parents to cook healthy meals for their children. Learn how you can receive one.

While premature birth rates remain too high, some agencies are piloting programs to help high-risk moms. Learn what has come from a partnership between PHFE-WIC and the March of Dimes.

Tomorrow, First 5 LA will be co-hosting an event to encourage South L.A. families to read to children early and aloud. "Literacy in the Home" is an open-house and all interested families are invited.

Students and families at 92nd Street Elementary School recently got a celebrity treat while they bought books and learned about early literacy. Learn who popped in at this Scholastic Book Fair.

Helping parents enhance the relationship with their family pediatrician through communication, First 5 LA's EDSI-WIC partnership will teach thousands of parents skills to make the most of a doctor's appointment.

Evie reminds readers that November is National Adoption Month and shares a poem that is popular among adoptive parents. She also recommends a Web site to learn more.

Many early childhood education groups have approached President-elect Barak Obama to find out how their world will change under his leadership. See what his administration has planned.

In honor of National Prematurity Awareness Day (November 12th), the March of Dimes recently released its first annual Premature Birth Report Card. The grades are bad.

As part of childhood literacy month, First 5 LA held another family-oriented event at the East L.A. Library last Wednesday with L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina. See pictures from the event.

Dr. Barry Zuckerman has reached parents worldwide with the message of reading early to children. Learn how this extraordinary pediatrician has connected physical health with literacy.

Kicking off our region wide literacy campaign Read early, read ALOUD, First 5 LA joined more than a thousand children and families this weekend at the Festival of Readers.

Last month First 5 LA held informational booths at several community events and conferences reaching families and professionals. Learn more and see pictures from the events.

First 5 LA's weekly e-newsletter, the Monday Morning Report was recently nominated for best non-profit or foundation newsletter in L.A. County. Find out more about the award.

Highlighting the message of its "Read Early, Read Aloud" campaign, First 5 LA recently released the second edition of our Ready, Set, Grow! Family Guide. Evie gives a snapshot of what it contains.

Lead is a poisonous presence in many homes, schools and work environments. Learn what the Los Angeles County Health Department recommends to protect children.

An average middle-income child has at least 13 books, but in low-income neighborhoods, that ratio drops to one book for every 300 children. Learn what one non-profit is doing to make change.

With thousands of toys and cribs deemed hazardous to children, 2007 was dubbed "Year of the Recall" by Consumer Reports. Recently the governor signed AB 1860 as the state's latest protection measure for kids.

Raoul Ortega is the financial manager for First 5 LA's Finance Department. From Los Angeles to Texas and back again, Raoul has the experience to manage multi-million dollar budgets.

Evie draws attention to the First 5 LA November Literacy Campaign and two of our larger events. See how you can get involved this November.