Early childhood programs play an important role in the lives of young children and their families. But in our current immigration policy climate, families across the country are questioning whether it’s safe to attend or enroll. This guide explains federal agency...
Parenting is hard, and every parent deserves help. Having in-home support can make all the difference. Home visiting programs can help parents learn about their child’s growth and health, engage in activities that will encourage their child’s brain development, and...
LOS ANGELES – In his State of the City Address, Mayor Eric Garcetti set Los Angeles on a path to eliminate the school readiness gap for the most vulnerable children in Los Angeles and strengthen the early childhood education workforce. Specifically, the Mayor is...
By First 5 LA Executive Vice President John Wagner and Senior County Systems Strategist Reid Meadows For decades, the politicians in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. have battled over whether government is too big or too small. Here in Los Angeles County, a better...
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March 28, 2019 On my first day on a trip...
[Top] L–R: Senior Government Affairs Strategist Jamie Zamora; Government Affairs Strategist Anais Duran; Public Policy & Government Affairs Director Peter Barth; Rep. Gil Cisneros; Strategic Partnerships Specialist Kim Milliken Hayden; L.A. Chamber of Commerce Member;...
Highlights from the March 14 Commission meeting include: approval of a strategic partnership with L.A. Care Health Plan to implement and evaluate a pilot involving early identification and intervention; approval of the Mid-Year Budget Adjustment; an update on...
The Governor’s Plan Puts the Wind Back in the Sails for our Youngest Every parent dreams about how their child will learn, grow and thrive. But for too many families in California, kindergarten is the place where the achievement gap first becomes apparent and those...
When it comes to keeping their streets safe to walk, play and learn, members of the Best Start Metro LA community partnership have learned how to walk the walk — one block at a time. Best Start Metro LA and Los Angeles Walks — a pedestrian advocacy organization and...
