New Study Examines Developmental Concerns of Families in WIC
Ann Isbell | First 5 LA Health Systems Program Officer March 27, 2024 Because parents are deeply attuned to their children, they are often the first to notice a developmental concern. But when they have questions about their child’s developmental progress, many...
Women’s History Month: Fully Embodied with Dignity, Agency and Power, Dr. Melissa Franklin is Changing Oppressive Systems
In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, we highlight the achievements of inspiring women across Los Angeles County who make important contributions every day to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions. Through this month’s spotlight...
Women’s History Month 2024: Dedicated to equity, inclusion and seeing delight on every child’s face
March 12, 2024 In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, we highlight the achievements of inspiring women across Los Angeles County who make important contributions every day to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions. Through this...
Cornerstones of Optimal Development: Ensuring Basic Needs and Reducing Child Poverty
Erika Witt | First 5 LA Policy Analyst March 7, 2024 Children's well-being is a multi-dimensional issue. To thrive, children need health care, nutrition, housing and child care. These basic needs are not isolated concerns but rather interconnected facets that are the...
The Early Care and Education Workforce and Workplace in Los Angeles County: A Longitudinal Analysis, 2020-2023
November 2023 By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Lea J.E. Austin, and Abby Copeman Petig First 5 LA partnered with the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment to produce this longitudinal report that details the trends and challenges facing the early education...
February 8, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary
Fraser Hammersly | Digital Content Specialist February 29, 2024 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners convened in person on Feb. 8, 2024. The agenda included the election of chair and vice chair positions; presentations on First 5 LA’s building and capital improvement...
Fantastic Futures – Reimagining the art of storytelling to inspire a better world
Alex Wade | First 5 LA Communities Senior Program Officer February 6, 2024 Last October in South L.A., while attending Rising Communities’ 2023 Policy Forum – Fantastic Futures, I witnessed a ‘transformative’ panel discussion on the 20-short stories anthology...
Black History Month 2024: Honoring the past, present and future impact of Black artists in America
February 2024 February 1 marks the start of Black History Month! Celebrated annually in February, Black History Month is federally recognized time for uplifting the achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to the United States, as well as the long and...
Staying Accountable to Young Kids and Families: An Analysis of Gov. Newsom’s Proposed 2024-25 State Budget
Ofelia Medina | Office of Government Affairs and Public Policy Senior Policy StrategistJanuary 25, 2024 In the second year marked by economic volatility, “keeping promises” and “accountability” during a period of revenue normalization were underscored by California...
California Must Prioritize Young Children, Despite Budget Deficit
The First 5 Network Calls for Safeguarding Essential Services to Children SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2024) - The First 5 Network appreciates the Governor and administration for maintaining their commitment to early childhood education, infant and early childhood...