First 5 LA’s vision is a future where every child prenatal to age 5 in Los Angeles County grows up healthy, protected and ready to succeed in school. Each month, we ask people who work with, care for, or advocate on behalf of young children and their families in L.A. County about how we can make this vison a reality.

This month, we thought we would hear straight from the kids themselves. As California Gov. Jerry Brown considers what laws to sign this month, we asked the children of First 5 LA staffers to answer this question:

“What law would you create for parents to follow?”




Creating Healthy Beginnings for Transgender Parents and Their Children

Creating Healthy Beginnings for Transgender Parents and Their Children

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...

What Freedom Looks Like: Celebrating Juneteenth in Los Angeles

What Freedom Looks Like: Celebrating Juneteenth in Los Angeles

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...

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