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FIRST 5 LA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR FATHERS AND MALE CAREGIVERS TO PROMOTE THEIR IMPORTANCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN FIVE AND YOUNG
May 7, 2013
STATEMENT FROM FIRST 5 LA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KIM BELSHE REGARDING THE PASSING OF DR. ANTRONETTE K. YANCEY
April 24, 2013
IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BUDGET PROPOSAL STATEMENT FROM FIRST 5 LA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KIM BELSHÉ
April 10, 2013
FIRST 5 LA AWARDS NEARLY $5 MILLION IN POLICY ADVOCACY GRANTS
March 22, 2013
California Congressional Delegation Members Take a Stand to Protect Young Children
March 4, 2013
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2013
January 11, 2013
Newly Elected California Congressional Delegation Members Take A Stand For Children
December 5, 2012
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION FUNDING TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN IN L.A. COUNTY
December 3, 2012
FIRST 5 LA HELPING TO IMPROVE L.A. COUNTY’S RANKING FOR BREASTFEEDING IN HOSPITALS
October 11, 2012
KIM BELSHÉ, FORMER SECRETARY OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, SELECTED TO LEAD FIRST 5 LA
October 11, 2012
First 5 LA fast-tracks $25 million program to assist homeless children prenatal to age 5
August 30, 2012
FIRST 5 LA RELEASES NEW STUDY ON YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS
July 18, 2012
First 5 LA Makes Major Investment in Services for Young Children
July 12, 2012
First 5 LA Joins Business Community in Launch to Strengthen Early Care and Education Industry
May 23, 2012
First 5 LA Launches New Campaign to Promote Physical Activity for Young Children
May 20, 2012
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION APPROVES $8 MILLION TO SUPPORT TOT PARKS AND TRAILS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY
February 17, 2012
Budget Brief: Medi-Cal Cuts Could Have Long-Term Effects on Kids
February 13, 2012
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION APPROVES $5.5 MILLION TO FUND WIDE RANGING POLICY ADVOCACY GRANTS  
February 9, 2012
FIRST 5 LA LAUNCHES “EAT HEALTHY, GROW STRONG” CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE GOOD NUTRITION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
February 6, 2012
FIRST 5 LA Commission Approves $27 Million To Fund Children's Health Insurance
January 12, 2012
First 5 LA Study Shows Positive Outcomes for Children Attending Family Literacy Programs
December 14, 2011
First 5 LA joins fight against childhood obesity rates in Long Beach
December 12, 2011
Melissa Franklin Brings Faith-Based Foundation To First 5 LA’S Best Start Program
December 8, 2011
Press Release: Judge Rules That Legislature's Attempt To Take First 5 Funds Invalid
November 29, 2011
Resignation of Evelyn V. Martinez
November 12, 2011
First 5 LA Launches Early Literacy Campaign
November 9, 2011
Giving Parents Tools to Help Their Babies and Toddlers Develop
October 13, 2011
First 5 LA Launches Campaign to Help Young Children Kick the Soda and Sugary Drink Habit This Summer
July 19, 2011
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION APPROVES $2.9 MILLION FOR CAL-LEARN PROGRAM
June 9, 2011
FIRST 5 LA TOP EXECUTIVE RESPONDS TO GOV. BROWN’S BUDGET REVISION
May 17, 2011
First 5 LA Commission Extends Funding for Children’s Health Insurance with $9 Million
May 12, 2011
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION TO SUE STATE OVER FUNDING SHIFT
April 14, 2011
FIRST 5 LA WANTS TODDLERS TO GET MORE EXERCISE
March 22, 2011
NEEDS OF PREGNANT WOMEN ADDRESSED THROUGH FIRST 5 LA FUNDING
March 1, 2011
YOUNG MOTHER BREAKS CYCLE OF ABUSE THANKS TO FIRST 5 LA FUNDING OF BLACK INFANT HEALTH PROGRAM
March 1, 2011
THE “NEW POOR” TURN TO FIRST 5 LA-FUNDED HEALTH CARE FOR THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN
March 1, 2011
FIRST 5 LA COMMISSION APPROVES $41 MILLION TO FIGHT THE CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC
February 14, 2011
TOOTH DECAY A CRITICAL PROBLEM AMOUNG YOUNG CHILDREN IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
January 28, 2011
First 5 LA Commissioners Vote to Fund Black Infant Health Program
January 24, 2011
Re-allocation of $10 million to CalWORKS Stage 3 child care providers
January 13, 2011
FIRST 5 LA’S RESPONSE TO GOV. JERRY BROWN’S BUDGET PROPOSAL
January 11, 2011
FIRST 5 LA MOVES TO AVERT LOCAL CHILD CARE CRISIS
October 28, 2010
TIPS TO HELP YOUNGSTERS LEARN TO READ AND SUCCEED
October 27, 2010
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRST 5 COMMISSIONS PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY
October 27, 2010
First 5 LA Gives Tips on Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten
August 12, 2010
FIRST 5 LA URGES PARENTS TO GET KIDS TO PLAY OUTSIDE
July 1, 2010
FIRST 5 LA SELECTS 12 TARGET COMMUNITIES FOR FUNDING
June 10, 2010
FIRST 5 LA GIVES TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUNG CHILDREN FOR EARTHQUAKES
April 22, 2010
FIRST 5 LA AWARDS BEST START BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL GRANTS
March 23, 2010
Study Shows Alarming Rates of Tooth Decay Among Poor Children in L.A. County
February 10, 2010