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:
A Letter from Our Executive Director Karla Pleitéz Howell on First 5 LA’s 2024-29 Strategic Plan
November 9, 2023 Dear Partners, Every child has the potential to thrive. The pandemic exacerbated disparities and laid bare what we have long known: that healthy food, secure housing, and families’ experiences of safety and belonging are critical to children’s...