First 5 LA’s Resources for Talking to Kids about Race and Racial Inequity Silence about race reinforces racism. Talking about race and racism with children is an important way to begin to address systemic societal issues. Here are resources on having conversations...
Strong Families, Strong Kids: First 5 LA's Monthly Parenting Newsletter Stay on top of the latest parenting tips and get updates on free and low-cost family-friendly events in L.A. County by signing up for First 5 LA's monthly "parenting" newsletter. Sign-up for our...
First 5 LA Spotlight on Community: Neferteri Plessy, CEO and Founder, Singles Moms PlanetWhen Neferteri Plessy became a single parent a decade ago, she dreamed of a community to help women and their children find support, healing and practical guidance to navigate —...
Demystifying “Sheltering in Place” and COVID-19To limit the spread of COVID-19, many California counties have required residents to “shelter in place.” A more rigorous form of “social distancing,” it means…Staying in your home, leaving only for “essential activities,”...
Family Food Resources: Enough for All Los Angeles County is working to ensure that everyone in the county has plenty to eat — and stay safe — during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are sources of food for family members, young and old, at this time: Everytable is...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Alerts & Resources COVID-19 — also known as Coronavirus — is a contagious virus that is part of a large family of coronaviruses that cause diseases of varying severities, ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. COVID-19 is...
California’s Child Tax Benefits=New, Big Savings for Families!Expanded and new tax credits for working parents in California can save you up to $9,000 when you file taxes this year — and put money back in your wallet! The California Earned Income Tax Credit (Cal EITC)...
First 5 LA Resources for Young Readers Celebrate Young Readers Day on Nov. 12 (and throughout the month) by reading to your child! Studies show that reading aloud from birth builds bonds and enhances a child’s success in school and their later life. Reading with...
Get Ready to Vote! Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Are you ready to make your voice heard? Here are some things to know before you vote: Who/what’s on the ballot? This fall, issues surrounding local school districts and elected officials will appear on ballots in...
LA County Community Spaces and Places for Families Research shows that being in green spaces enables children to thrive physically and emotionally. Richard Louv, co-founder of the Children & Nature Network, identifies numerous benefits including stress reduction,...