Below are links to the Panorama City & Neighbors Bylaws to be approved by the community partnership by October 25, 2016.
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer August 24, 2026 In observance of Transgender History Month, First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on transgender parents who are working to build the best possible future for their families. Even in today's difficult sociopolitical...
Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers provide trusted, flexible, and culturally responsive care for many families in Los Angeles County. This report examines the challenges FFN caregivers face, highlights early lessons from the Thriving Providers Project, and...
Los Angeles, CA (July 1, 2026) - First 5 LA Vice President, Center for Community Engagement and Policy, Aurea Montes-Rodriguez released the following statement in response to the FY 2026-2027 California state budget signed by Governor Newsom on June 29, 2026:...
POSTING DATE: June 25, 2026 DUE DATE: July 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) Updates: July 16, 2026: The following has been posted under the Questions & Answers Section: Policy Technical Assistance Consultant RFQ – Questions & Answers ELIGIBLE PROPOSERS...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer June 15, 2026 When freedom rings, not everyone hears it at the same time. Sometimes, the distance is too great for them to hear. At other times, the sound of freedom gets lost in the din, drowned out by the noise of others. When...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer June 2, 2026 The idea of family is greater than the sum of its parts — especially for a young child. It’s more than just a father, a mother and their offspring. For a child, family is a feeling. Family feels, whether real or...
By, Katie Kurutz | Communications Specialist May 28, 2026 We are introducing a new column to our Early Childhood Matters newsletter called First 5 LA Happenings, designed to highlight our latest events, news, advocacy efforts, and publications. We hope you enjoy the...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer May 27, 2026 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners convened on Thursday, May 14, 2026. In addition to approving several agreements, the commissioners received an update on First 5 LA's proposed FY 2026-27 budget, as well as a...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer May 28, 2026 Prevention and early intervention was the underlying theme of the First 5 LA Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, March 12, with a full agenda that touched on data, advocacy and the renewed local efforts to...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer May 28, 2026 The conversation at the table turned to how families were coping. "I think folks could navigate a little bit better before," reflected one participant. "But now the fear is palpable. Folks are afraid to enroll their...
