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To submit comments,
or to suggest items for this newsletter or First5LA.org, contact Katie Kurutz, public affairs officer, at kkurutz@first5la.org
or (213) 482-5902.
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Calendar
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Healthy City Focus Groups (pdf) April 22, 23, 28, and 30, 2008
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Instructor Training: Confident Parenting Program
April 28, 2008
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The Impact of Migration: Working with Latino Immigrant Families
May 16, 2008
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Resource Fair
May 17, 2008 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
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PAC/ LAC Annual Conference
May 29, 2008
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The Movement for Improvement: Family Health and Resource Fair
May 31, 2008 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Feria Del Libro: A Family Book Fair
June 7, 2008 from 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Taking Care of Business: Spirit, Soul & Body
June 7, 2008 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Third Annual St. John's Health, Safety, & Literacy Fair
June 21, 2008 from 10:00pm - 2:00pm
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County Wide Resource Fair
June 25, 2008 from 10:0am - 4:00pm
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Breastfeeding Summit: Creating Change in Your Community
October 15, 2008 from 9:0am - 4:00pm
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Accountability for Early Childhood Programs
Many grant-based programs report measured outcomes to their funders. The National Early Childhood Accountability Task Force has created detailed guidelines on how the state can support early childhood programs in that effort. More
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Family Literacy Programs Continue to Prove Effective
For many children, the First 5 LA-funded Family Literacy Programs provide a stepping stone to success in school. Learn what the American Institute for Research reports on the programs effectiveness.
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Autism Series: Autism and Immunizations
No one truly knows what causes autism, but some parent groups argue a correlation between autism and thimerosal, which was once used in immunizations. Public Health officials warn how unfounded statements can contribute to public health problems. More
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Policy Pick |
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Paid Sick Leave
Being a parent is hard. But being a parent with a sick child is even harder. Learn how the California Paid Sick Days bill may help lessen the burden for employees choosing between a paycheck and caring for their sick child. More
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Feria del Libro, June 7, 2008
 This past weekend the Los Angeles Times held its annual Festival of Books at UCLA — and it was exciting! Authors, books, panel discussions — it was an incredible celebration for book lovers. I admit, though, that the festival made me even more excited about an upcoming event that First 5 LA is co-sponsoring: The Feria del Libro, A Family Book Fair. The Feria is like the Festival of Books but its focus is on inspiring children to develop a love of books. And since I have a soft spot for children's books (especially pop-up books), it is also for readers like me.
Last year, the event welcomed almost 30,000 children, parents, teachers, and booklovers young and old - all flooding the streets in front of Los Angeles City Hall. They came to buy books and to hear celebrities and children's authors read, as well as to learn more about the community resources that support reading. Eight of our School Readiness grantees held a story time activity at their booth, and connected with families about what they can do to prepare their children for kindergarten level reading.
This year, 21 First 5 LA grantee sites are participating in the Million Word Challenge. Parents, caregivers or providers will try to read 75 board or picture books with each participating child before this year's Feria. The winning child or family will receive a $50 gift certificate to purchase books at the festival. For those of you nominating students, don't forget to turn in your nominations between May 1 and May 14.
The Feria is still a little over a month away, but I would like to encourage all of our readers to join us at the event and also to promote the event with colleagues, friends and neighbors. Click here to download a flier or just stop by the First 5 LA office and we will give you a poster to put up at your site. You can also visit www.FeriadelLibro.net to learn more about this year's Feria and how you can get involved.
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