When Kim Pattillo Brownson brought home her first-born child several years ago, she was met with her first moment of deep uncertainty as a new parent. “There was that moment where I thought, 'Do I remember how to swaddle her? And if my baby cries for more than a...
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“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Truer words were never said about Nancy Au and Dr. Philip Browning – two First 5 LA Commissioners who departed the Board in early 2017. Au, who...
In an effort to improve child outcomes, First 5 LA leaders and staff recently joined about 100 data experts and stakeholders from a broad range of disciplines at the Southern California Regional Health & Human Services Open DataFest to bring together knowledge,...
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 February 9 Commission meeting, highlights include a farewell to outgoing...
LOS ANGELES –– Today, First 5 LA launched a new strategic partnership with Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, an evidence-based program that supports parents as their child's first teacher. Abriendo Puertas, which translates to "Opening Doors," is the nation's first...
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By Kim Belshé and Moira KenneyIn these volatile political times, one thing is clear to the majority of Americans – early education is important. Two polls conducted in 2016 show that voters prioritize early education opportunities. The First Five Years Fund found that...
Elevating the voice of the community to help create change to benefit kids and their families is the core work being done in Best Start communities. As we look toward the New Year, we invite you to view this video highlighting the accomplishments across all 14 Best...
When Michelle Catalan moved from Los Angeles to Orange County, she discovered that the nearby preschool had an impossibly long waiting list for her then 4-year-old daughter, Evana. Nor were there any preschool slots available near her work as a cashier. After a couple...
