In a time-tested tradition as part of First 5 LA’s 2015-2020 Strategic Plan update, the Board engaged with staff and experts in two breakout sessions to learn about and discuss the systems change and policy framework in two emerging strategies: Trauma and...
Manuel Fierro knows firsthand the power of a child experiencing a safe and loving environment. As a first-generation Angeleno, Manuel credits his early experiences for setting the trajectory of his professional career by working with families in order to better help...
A Cambodian refugee from Long Beach. A teacher turned grandmother from West Athens. A small business child care provider from Palmdale. A working mom and dad from the San Fernando Valley. Each of them from different backgrounds, but all on a similar journey as Best...
On July 6th Jennifer Eckhart, Marsha Ellis, and Manuel Fierro presented insights from the GMN/Peak Annual conference at a Brown Bag Discussion in the MPR. Participants feasted on a delicious spread, but the real substance of the hour came from the information-packed...
By Kim BelshéHere in Los Angeles County, the extreme shortage of early learning opportunities for young children is an urgent issue, especially for families with babies and toddlers. According to a recent report, 59% of preschoolers lack access to early learning...
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As we shift from the rebirth of spring to the full blooms of summer, we bring you a few stories of births from new moms and dads throughout Los Angeles County who have delivered healthy babies and blossomed with new parenting skills, thanks in part to First 5 LA’s...
These Commission Summaries are intended to provide highlights of the First 5 LA Board of Commissioners’ actions to advance the outcome areas of First 5 LA’s 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. At the June 8 Commission meeting, highlights include approval of the agency’s fiscal...
Within the first six months of the year, First 5 LA has welcomed more than half a dozen new Commissioners and alternates to its Board. In this and upcoming issues of the Early Childhood Matters newsletter, we present a brief Q &A session with these new members about...
Gaining ACCESS in the Nation’s Capital First 5 LA’s policy and strategy team members joined with statewide First 5 leaders for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's annual excursion to Washington, D.C. from May 21-24 to meet with lawmakers and policy leaders to...
