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First 5 LA Commission Names New Board Chair and Vice-Chair
For Immediate Release: February 9, 2023 Contact: Marlene Fitzsimmons (213) 482-7807 mfitzsimmons@first5la.org Ushering in a new era for the organization, L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell has been named Chair of First 5 LA’s Board of Commission, and DCFS...
Black History Month 2023: Past, present and future capacity to resist to achieve social transformation
February 1, 2023 The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), was originally founded by Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” as the “Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.” The origins of Black History Month...
Keeping a Promise to California’s Children and Families: An Analysis of Gov. Newsom’s 2023-24 Proposed Budget
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Karla Pleitéz Howell Releases Statement on Monterey Park Mass Shooting
January 23, 2023 This past weekend should have...
First 5 LA Works to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
January 18, 2023 Violeta Recinos’ son was just eight...
First 5: Governor Newsom’s 2023–24 Budget Proposal Continues Support of California’s Youngest Children and Families
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2023) – Governor Newsom released his proposed budget plan Tuesday, which continues to demonstrate his commitment to provide for the needs of young children and their families and continuing to build toward an improved early childhood...
The Gift and Opportunity We’re Given to Work Together in Service of LA County’s Children and Families
January 4, 2022 Dear Partners, In June 2022, I shared with you my decision to step down as executive director of First 5 LA at the end of the year. It’s extraordinary how quickly six months have come and gone. And yet, these months have been a source of pride as the...
November 10, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary: First 5 LA final Board meeting of 2022 signals milestone transitions
November 17, 2022 An historic day for First 5 LA...
First 5 LA Sharpens Its Focus, Welcomes New Leadership and Celebrates Legacies
November 10, 2022 Today, First 5 LA made several announcements as it enters into a year of continued transformation to evolve its complex and consequential work to create greater impact for Los Angeles County’s youngest children, families and communities, particularly...
