June 9, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – There are moments that call for us to choose – between fear and compassion, division and dignity, silence and courage. This is one of those moments. What we choose now shapes the kind of community and future we are building for our...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2025 Contact: Marlene Fitzsimmons Phone: 213.482.7807 Connection to Resources and Streamlined Process To Reopen Critical Child Care Services for County Residents Los Angeles, CA (February 24, 2025) — In the wake of the devastating...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 Contact: Marlene Fitzsimmons Phone: 213.482.7807 Public Agency Applauds Mayor’s Leadership in Supporting L.A. City Youngest Children and Their Families Los Angeles, CA (February 5, 2025) — With many child care facilities facing...
January 15, 2025 Dear, Los Angeles County Community, First and foremost, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe. Our hearts go out to the members of our community and their loved ones who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles...
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 10, 2025)—The First 5 Network, which includes First 5 California, the First 5 Association of California, and First 5 LA, issued the following statements regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-2026 budget: Governor Newsom’s proposed...
November 14, 2024 The recent...
Líder de la comunidad de larga trayectoria elegida para ayudar a guiar a la Organización de Abogacía para la Primera Infancia más grande del Condado de Los Ángeles, poniendo al centro la Voz Comunitaria, equidad racial, y la justicia social. LOS ÁNGELES, CA (4 de...
September 4, 2024 Long-time Community Leader Chosen to Help Guide L.A. County’s Largest Early Childhood Advocacy Organization, Centering Community Voice, Racial Equity and Social Justice. LOS ANGELES, CA (September 4, 2024) – First 5 LA, a leading early childhood...
Worst of proposed cuts to early childhood investments averted. First 5 Network remains cautiously optimistic on delayed program expansions SACRAMENTO, CA (July 1, 2024) – The First 5 Network today expressed a mix of support and caution following the state budget...
First 5 Network confronts the challenges of state budget cuts on child services and advocates for continued support for children's programs SACRAMENTO, CA (May 14, 2024) - The First 5 Network today expressed disappointment following Governor Newsom’s May Revision in...
