News & Resources
First 5 LA Charts a Leaner Future, Reaffirms Commitment to Community and Best Start
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 26, 2026 First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners convened in person on February 12 for its first meeting of 2026. Highlights include the annual election of...
Rob Reiner: Achieving the Inconceivable
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 26, 2026 “Movies may affect people’s lives. But they don’t have the long-lasting, profound effect of a home-visit program.” Rob Reiner (LA Times, 2002) ...
The Syntax of Change: How One Group is Helping Young Black Learners Thrive
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 26, 2026 It's the first morning of the BlackECE Symposium, and poet Micah Bournes has the stage. The audience — ECE professionals, policymakers,...
Multilingual Learner Exploratory Pilot: Testing Solutions for Access RFP
POSTING DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2026 DUE DATE: MARCH 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): February 18, 2026: Updated Informational Webinar section to include the webinar slides. February 25....
The Importance of Remembering: Black History Month
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...
First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 State Budget
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...
First 5 LA Extends Sympathy Following the Passing of Rob Reiner, Film Industry Legend and Early Childhood Advocate
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....
First 5 LA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Statutes require First 5 LA to annually issue a report of its financial position and activity. Below are the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports of the Los Angeles County Children and Families...
October Commission Meeting: Board Reviews Equity Index and Strategic Plan
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...
November Board Meeting Recap: Mental Models for Change
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...
