Spotlight Story Index
Lives are changing as a result of investing in communities! We are excited to share with you stories of harnessing resources in caring for young families.
June 7th was the Feria del Libro: A Family Book Fair, and Evie was inspired by the more than 35,000 children and parents who attended and the more that 200 vendors that came to reach them. See the photo gallery!
In this time of budget cuts, agencies are looking to ways to keep their services going despite lost funds. Learn how the First 5 LA Sustainability Project has offered support for grantees.
As the state looks for solutions to the budget crisis, Proposition 10 dollars have been suggested as a source. To help protect First 5 LA funding, the LA City Council approved a formal resolution of support.
Recognizing National Safety Month, Evie describes First 5 LA's partnership with ABC7 promoting the campaign ABC's of a Safe Summer. This three month long campaign will feature PSA's, events, and handout materials.
First 5 LA's latest initiative, the Community Opportunities Fund, is launching its first cycle. Fourteen L.A. County non-profits are on board with innovative policy and advocacy plans, as well as capacity building programs.
Armando Jimenez has lead First 5 LA's Research and Evaluation Department since it began in 2000. Learn how he came to join our team of leaders, and how working on behalf of children and families has impacted his life.
Every 20 minutes an American child is born with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In response to this crisis, members of the California Legislature have introduced eight bills to support those with ASD and their families.
More than 300 California nutrition experts, small grocers, and public health advocates gathered last week to give their input on the how the new WIC food packages should roll out. Hear interviews with the effort's leaders.
More than 400 volunteers and prominent community leaders swarmed the Crenshaw/Hyde Park area on March 19th to build a park in one day. Hear participant interviews and see how this powerful group converted a vacant lot into an interactive park.
Last week Garfield Adult School's Family Literacy program celebrated spring with a picnic lunch and Easter egg hunt. Watch our short video and learn how program families benefit.
As health disparities in minority communities continue to increase, policy makers and health care advocates are trying to find solutions. Find out what has been done recently to help close the gap.
Relatives make up more than half of those caring for our children when parents are away at work. Learn how North Valley Caring Services is reaching care-giving family members with child development information.
Community is an essential part of raising a child. When my daughters were young, I traded information with other mothers about child care, diaper rash, and several other things that I struggled with or knew something about...
Good mental health in young children is critical to their overall well-being and future success. Unfortunately, achieving good mental health is a struggle for many children in L.A. County.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired millions to social change. We need to promote a similar kind of movement for our children, making them a priority in the eyes of our leaders.
While children with gay or lesbian parents function as well as children with heterosexual parents, many of them are bullied by their peers. Learn how a grantee is training providers to protect victimized kids.
