Be Safe & Healthy with Potter the Otter! A COVID-19 Guidebook for Kids and Families Download this colorful, kid-friendly PDF guide to staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic starring First 5's Potter the Otter! Available in the below languages (click to...
COVID-19: Latest From Health Authorities: The State of California’s COVID-19 Resource Page L.A. County Responds: Confronting COVID-19 L.A. County Department of Public Health: Coronavirus Center of Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus 211 L.A. County Resource...
COVID-19: Summer Camp SafetyAfter months of quarantine, your child’s summer camp experience is an exciting opportunity for them to get some fresh air and socialize with other children. To help your child and others have the safest experience possible during COVID-19,...
COVID-19: Please Don’t Take the Kids to the BeachIt’s tempting to violate “Safer at Home” orders in L.A. County and take the kids to open beaches in Orange and Ventura counties. Yes, we know — we all need fresh air and sunshine, and when the weather warms up, the...
Wildfire Preparedness September sun and heat and hot winds coming from Santa Ana create environmental conditions that increase the risk of wildfires in Southern California. While not all fires can be avoided, you can help prevent and/or limit them and their damage....
How to Make a Natural Disaster Preparedness Kit…for Under 20 Bucks! Each family member should have his or her own kit. Kits should be stored in a large, sturdy bag — e.g., a durable shopping bag or backpack for portability — that can easily be picked up and taken out....
A to Z Summer Safety Checklist How do you have a safe, healthy and fun summer? First 5 LA has it covered from A to Z! A is for Aloe: Buy an aloe vera plant and use gel from leaves, or use a product containing aloe vera skin gel specifically for mild sunburns. B is for...
Multigenerational Safety: Grandparents as Caregivers The number of American grandparents who care for grandchildren is on the rise, with as many as 25% of children solely cared for by the elder generation in some states, according the AARP (American Association of...
Drowning Prevention
Many Children Are Without Health Insurance, but There Is HelpAs a single mother to a toddler who didn't have health insurance, Karlene Falco knew what terror felt like. The Marina del Rey resident lived in fear of Gabriel's frequent fevers and ear infections. Trips to...
