Kim Belshé | First 5 LA Executive Director

May 3, 2022

There has not been a threat this egregious to the health and well-being of women in 50 years. With rising maternal mortality rates and deep inequities by race and income, our country is already failing to ensure quality maternal health care, supports and services. The leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion will put the lives of birthing people at risk, compounding the already existing inequities in our systems of care for families.  The consequences of such a ruling would be far reaching, not just for women but for all who believe in the right to choose – to make their own decisions to protect their mental, emotional, and physical health.  We must all raise our voices and be heard.




Campaign Launch Encourages Dual Language Learning Across L.A. County

Campaign Launch Encourages Dual Language Learning Across L.A. County

 Christina Hoag | Freelance Writer June 29, 2023 “Two Languages. Twice the Opportunities.” That’s the message of First 5 LA’s new campaign to encourage dual language learning and dispel myths that growing up in a multilingual environment will impede young children’s...

Celebrating Juneteenth 2023

Celebrating Juneteenth 2023

June 2023 First 5 LA is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, our nation’s federally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, recognized annually on June 19. Also known as “Jubilee” or “Freedom Day,” Juneteenth is a time for acknowledging that...

Pride Month 2023: All Out with Pride

Pride Month 2023: All Out with Pride

June 2023 All Out With Pride! Words and sentiments to celebrate in 2023, as Los Angeles County lifts-up this year’s Pride Month theme in recognition of the contributions made, culture celebrated, challenges faced, voices shared, those lost, and the activism of allies...

First 5 Network Responds to May Budget Revision

First 5 Network Responds to May Budget Revision

Contact: Melanie Flood, First 5 Association melanie@first5association.org SACRAMENTO, CA (May 16, 2023) - On Friday, May 12, 2023, Governor Newsom released the May Revision that maintains his consistency and promise from January to minimize the effects of a declining...

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