First 5 LA advocates for policies that support the optimal development of children throughout the critical ages of prenatal to five. Learn more about this year’s advocacy priorities by clicking below!

Taking place every three years as outlined in the 2020-28 Strategic Plan, the first cycle of the review and refinement process has been underway since July 2022 and will continue through 2023. Throughout 2023, First 5 LA will continue to review and refine our 2020-28 Strategic Plan.

The First 5 LA building is currently undergoing a capital improvement project. Learn more about First 5 LA’s CEQA exemption below.
Latest News & Resources

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
September 2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, is a dedicated recognition of the rich history, culture, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic Americans. Specifically, the month pays homage to Hispanic Americans...

Making the News: Home-Based Child Care Finds its Way into the Spotlight
August 17, 2023 In policy- and systems-level...

To Create a More Equitable Early Care and Education System in L.A. County, Home-Based Child Care Providers Deserve Respect, Trust, and a Seat at the Table
August 17, 2023...

WEBINAR: Essential for Families: Findings from a Landscape Analysis of L.A. County’s Home-Based Child Care
August 2023 *Editor’s Note: Due to a technical error, this video recording is missing the first minute of the recorded webinar. Presenters: Susan Savage, Ph.D., Child Care Resource Center Research Director Olivia Pillado, Child Care Resource Center Research Manager...