During the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California on a warm Sunday afternoon in April, First 5 LA provided many grateful parents with a breastfeeding booth, kids’ activities and diaper-changing area. It was First 5 LA’s 8th year at the event, which drew about 150,000 people. Check out a few of photos from the event:
Los Angeles, CA (January 14, 2026) - First 5 LA President and CEO, Karla Pleitéz Howell released the following statement in response to the proposed FY26-27 California state budget by Governor Newsom: “We applaud Governor Newsom’s proposal to maintain and implement...
December 16, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – First 5 LA extends heartfelt sympathies to the Reiner family and to all those affected by the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor, film director and...
Statutes require First 5 LA to annually issue a report of its financial position and activity. Below are the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports of the Los Angeles County Children and Families First – Proposition 10 Commission (First 5 LA) for the last five years....
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners convened in person on October 9. During the meeting, members approved the submission of First 5 LA’s Annual Report to the State Commission and received updates on the Annual...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 The Board of Commissioners convened on November 13 for its last meeting of the year. During the meeting, Commissioners approved the annual records disposition, authorized receipt of funds for the Welcome Baby...
POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The Community Voice for Housing Equity RFP Q&A has been posted under the Questions and Answers section December 5, 2025: The following has been...
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 Child care providers have long played an important role in combating food insecurity among children, with some providers reporting even spending out of pocket so that children in their care would have enough for...
POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The following has been posted under the Questions and Answers section: Dual Language Learner (DLL) Communications Campaign Evaluation RFP Questions...
POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): November 13, 2025: The following has been posted under the Questions and Answers section: Strategic Communications and Social Media Services RFQ Questions & Answers...
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 30, 2025) - First 5 LA President and CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as a member of the State’s Early Childhood Policy Council. Pleitéz Howell joins a distinguished and diverse group of national...
