First 5 LA wants to congratulate Best Start Metro LA on their vision of empowering parents as leaders in the community through a Culture of Respect campaign. More than 1000 Best Start Metro LA families and at-large Metro LA community members have participated at one of the various events to promote the campaign and more than 500 individuals have signed the Pledge Towards a Culture of Respect to outline their personal commitment to transform their communities by transforming themselves. The principles of this community-wide effort are: Mutual Respect, the Positive Upbringing of Children, and Equality for All People.

We invite you to watch their journey as they co-design and create a mobile mural that reflects their vision.

Culture of Respect News

KPCC: Parent-led effort aims to end violence with ‘culture of respect’

KPCC: Esfuerzo de madres y padres de familia orientado hacia ponerle fin a la violencia con una ‘cultura de respeto’

Pastor Eddie Jones Radio Show on the Faces of Success Online Radio Show

KPFK: Nuestra Voz con Lili Lopez Sunn




Child & Family Progress Project Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Aug 20, 2025

POSTING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2025 DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) ELIGIBLE PROPOSERS Proposers must meet the following minimum requirement(s): The selected organization must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience designing and executing...

First 5 LA August Board Meeting: Navigating the Shifting Landscape

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Aug 19, 2025

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer August 19, 2025 First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners met on August 14, 2025, for an information-only session centered on the urgency of planning for the future in the midst of a rapidly changing policy landscape. Commissioners heard...

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By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer August 5, 2025 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners convened in person for its monthly meeting on June 12, 2025. Highlights of the meeting included the approval of the FY 2025-26 Budget and Long-Term Fiscal Plan, as well as several...

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