October 28, 2018 Three tales of how First 5 LA...
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An Advocacy Odyssey: Los Angeles to Sacramento
September 26, 2018 For First 5 LA, the...
What it Takes to Advocate
What a long, extraordinary trip...
Making the News: Developmental Screening
Kids, starting at birth, are expected to meet certain developmental milestones as they grow, including how they use language, how they move (think crawling, running and jumping), how they interact with others, and how they manage and express emotions. Not all children...
Champion for Children: Senator Holly J. Mitchell Keeps an Eye on the Next Generation
September 25, 2018 “Children are about the...
Commission Meeting Summary for September 13, 2018
Highlights from the Sept. 13 Commission meeting include an update on funding and research of African American birth mortality disparities in Los Angeles County, a follow up to the July interactive “gallery walk” for Board members on First 5 LA’s Impact Framework...
Proposed Change to “Public Charge” Policy Hurts Kids, Say Leading California Early Childhood Advocates
First 5s, Created to Help Kids, Call for Policy to Remain Unchanged, Urge Administration and Lawmakers to Work Collaboratively to Create Long-lasting Solutions SACRAMENTO – Over the weekend, the Trump Administration released a radical new regulatory proposal that...
Local Resources for Breastfeeding Support
July 27, 2018 Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to learn and patience to master. Fortunately, free help for breastfeeding moms is just a call or click away in Los Angeles County. From experienced lactation coaches and consultants to expert information and...
Parents Put Research into Action to Improve Quality Time with Kids
When Natasha Guerrero began surveying other parents in her community last year, she was surprised to learn how little quality time they were spending with their children. “I was very judgmental in the beginning,” said Guerrero. “I was like, ‘Hey, I’m a mother of...
Making the News: Home Visiting
Over the past year, several news outlets and think-tanks have reported on the benefits and status of home visiting programs both inside and out of the United States. The bulk of the reporting centered on the funding reauthorization for the federal Maternal, Infant,...
