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First 5 LA Happenings: A spotlight on events, advocacy and publications
By, Katie Kurutz | Communications Specialist September 3, 2026 First 5 LA Happenings offers a snapshot of the events, partnerships, advocacy efforts, publications and other activities advancing our...
Creating Healthy Beginnings for Transgender Parents and Their Children
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer August 24, 2026 In observance of Transgender History Month, First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on transgender parents who are working to build the best possible...
Thriving Providers Project Report Supporting Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care: Policy Considerations for Los Angeles County
Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers provide trusted, flexible, and culturally responsive care for many families in Los Angeles County. This report examines the challenges FFN caregivers...
First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Signed FY 2026-2027 State Budget
Los Angeles, CA (July 1, 2026) - First 5 LA Vice President, Center for Community Engagement and Policy, Aurea Montes-Rodriguez released the following statement in response to the FY 2026-2027...
Policy Technical Assistance Consultant Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
POSTING DATE: June 25, 2026 DUE DATE: July 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) Updates: July 16, 2026: The following has been posted under the Questions & Answers Section: Policy Technical...
What Freedom Looks Like: Celebrating Juneteenth in Los Angeles
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer June 15, 2026 When freedom rings, not everyone hears it at the same time. Sometimes, the distance is too great for them to hear. At other times, the sound of...
June 11 Board of Commissioners Meeting Recap: Board Approves FY 2026-27 Budget, Continues Home Visiting Discussion
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer June 15, 2026 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners convened on June 11, 2026. During the meeting, commissioners approved the FY 2026-27 budget and...
When Feeling > Form: Celebrating L.A. County’s LGBTQ+ Families This Pride Month
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer June 2, 2026 The idea of family is greater than the sum of its parts — especially for a young child. It’s more than just a father, a mother and their offspring....
First 5 LA Happenings: A spotlight on events, advocacy and publications
By, Katie Kurutz | Communications Specialist May 28, 2026 We are introducing a new column to our Early Childhood Matters newsletter called First 5 LA Happenings, designed to highlight our latest...
May 14 Board of Commissioners Meeting Recap: FY 2026-27 Budget, Home Visiting
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer May 27, 2026 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners convened on Thursday, May 14, 2026. In addition to approving several agreements, the commissioners received an...
