First 5 LA’s 2015-20 Strategic Plan: Focusing for the Future presents an exciting opportunity for First 5 LA to achieve greater clarity, direction and focus for impact and sustainability for the next five years and beyond. In addition to the long-term fiscal projection for First 5 LA and the governance guidelines, the strategic plan will ensure transparency in future decision-making and promote accountability. The planning process began March 2014 with the goal for Board approval of First 5 LA’s 2015-20 Strategic Plan by November 2014. This page contains resources to our strategic planning efforts that will be continuously updated as we move forward with the process.

Strategic Plan Webinar Highlights:

Slides from Strategic Plan Webinar (pdf)

Highlights from the October 8, 2014 Community Meeting on the Strategic Planning Process (3 minutes):

View the Entire October 8 Community Meeting (50 minutes):

Latest Developments:

November 11 Commission Meeting Presentation

October 22 Commission Meeting Presentation

October 9 Commission Meeting Presentation

September 24 Commission Meeting Presentation

September 11 Commission Meeting Presentation

August 28 Commission Meeting Presentation

July 10 Commission Meeting Presentation

June 12 Commission Meeting Presentation

May 8 Commission Meeting Presentation

April 10 Commission Meeting Presentation

March 13 Commission Meeting Presentation

Other Media explaining the Strategic Planning process:

Click below for Resources related to our Strategic Planning process:

April 21st Strategic Planning Introductory Webinar streaming:




After the Fires: Rebuilding LA for Young Children

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Celebrating Black History Month 2025

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L.A. County Wildfire Recovery Resources

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