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What We’re Doing: May 2019
Pictured L–R: [Top] Government Affairs Strategist Anais Duran; Director of Strategic Partnerships Jennifer Pippard; Vice President of Policy and Strategy Kim Pattillo Brownson; Chief of Staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Ann O’Leary; L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce Senior...
#First5Live: Making Family-Friendly Spaces with Sincerely Mama’s Kelly McKnight
How can you make a difference in your community? Kelly McKnight of Sincerely Mama joined First 5 LA Communications Director Gabriel Sanchez on May 11 for a Q&A on Facebook Live where they discussed the importance of family-friendly spaces and the role community...
Commission Meeting Summary for May 9, 2019
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California’s New Surgeon General: It’s working in South LA, will it work for kids statewide?
California’s first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, has long regarded healing childhood trauma as a key to improving public health. On April 30 she visited South Los Angeles to see firsthand how a center in Watts is accomplishing that, as well as gather input...
Kim Pattillo Brownson Appointed to State Education Board
First 5 LA Vice President of Policy and Strategy Kim Pattillo Brownson has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as a member of the State Board of Education.The 11-member State Board of Education is California’s K–12 policy-making body. It plays a key role in...
Making the News: The Life-or-Death Crisis Facing Black Mothers and Babies
The birth of a child is a wondrous occasion celebrated by all cultures and traditions. It also can be a stressful time, because of health complications during pregnancy and birth. And, for some, there is a disproportionate risk of death at the start of life for a...
Commission Meeting Summary for April 11th, 2019
Highlights from the April 11 Commission Meeting include: the endorsement of local Measure EE, the approval of two key strategic partnerships and a presentation of the Landscape Review of the Strategic Plan Refinement Process, with breakout sessions dedicated to...
RESOURCE: A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs
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...
RESOURCE: New e-Directory for LA County Home Visiting Programs is now live!
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...
