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The Importance of Remembering: Black History Month

Feb 2, 2026

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 2, 2026 "There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in history. And there is no higher cause than honoring our struggle and ancestors by remembering." - Lonnie Bunch, historian On February 7, 1926, Dr. Carter...

First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 State Budget

Jan 14, 2026

Los Angeles, CA (January 14, 2026) - First 5 LA President and CEO, Karla Pleitéz Howell released the following statement in response to the proposed FY26-27 California state budget by Governor Newsom: “We applaud Governor Newsom’s proposal to maintain and implement...

First 5 LA Extends Sympathy Following the Passing of Rob Reiner, Film Industry Legend and Early Childhood Advocate

Dec 16, 2025

December 16, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – First 5 LA extends heartfelt sympathies to the Reiner family and to all those affected by the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor, film director and...

October Commission Meeting: Board Reviews Equity Index and Strategic Plan

Nov 20, 2025

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners convened in person on October 9. During the meeting, members approved the submission of First 5 LA’s Annual Report to the State Commission and received updates on the Annual...

November Board Meeting Recap: Mental Models for Change

Nov 20, 2025

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 The Board of Commissioners convened on November 13 for its last meeting of the year. During the meeting, Commissioners approved the annual records disposition, authorized receipt of funds for the Welcome Baby...

Community Voice for Housing Equity Request for Proposals (RFP)

Nov 20, 2025

POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The Community Voice for Housing Equity RFP Q&A has been posted under the Questions and Answers section December 5, 2025: The following has been...

Systems Change Starts in the Community: Transformation Through the Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Fund

Nov 19, 2025

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 Child care providers have long played an important role in combating food insecurity among children, with some providers reporting even spending out of pocket so that children in their care would have enough for...

Dual Language Learner (DLL) Communications Campaign Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP)

Nov 17, 2025

POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The following has been posted under the Questions and Answers section: Dual Language Learner (DLL) Communications Campaign Evaluation RFP Questions...

Strategic Communications and Social Media Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Nov 11, 2025

POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): November 13, 2025: The following has been posted under the Questions and Answers section: Strategic Communications and Social Media Services RFQ Questions & Answers...

Governor Newsom Appoints First 5 LA President and CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell to California’s Early Childhood Policy Council

Oct 30, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 30, 2025) - First 5 LA President and CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as a member of the State’s Early Childhood Policy Council. Pleitéz Howell joins a distinguished and diverse group of national...

The Importance of Remembering: Black History Month

First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 State Budget

First 5 LA Extends Sympathy Following the Passing of Rob Reiner, Film Industry Legend and Early Childhood Advocate

October Commission Meeting: Board Reviews Equity Index and Strategic Plan

November Board Meeting Recap: Mental Models for Change

Community Voice for Housing Equity Request for Proposals (RFP)

Systems Change Starts in the Community: Transformation Through the Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy Fund

Dual Language Learner (DLL) Communications Campaign Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP)

Strategic Communications and Social Media Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Governor Newsom Appoints First 5 LA President and CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell to California’s Early Childhood Policy Council

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