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FIRST 5 LA ANNOUNCES KARLA PLEITÉZ HOWELL AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nov 10, 2022 | News & Resources, Press Room
Former Branch Chief for the Child Care Development Division for California Department of Social Services Selected to Lead L.A. County Early Childhood Advocacy Organization LOS ANGELES, CA (November 10, 2022) – Today, during its final board meeting of the year, First...

The Legacy of First Connections: Twins, Triumphs and Testimonials
Oct 27, 2022 | Articles, First Connections, News & Resources
October 27, 2022 We’ve all heard it before: ...

October 13, 2022, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary
Oct 27, 2022 | Articles, News & Resources, Our Board
October 27, 2022 First 5 LA's...

Making the News: California Continues to Lead the Way in Paid Leave Policies
Oct 27, 2022 | Articles, News & Resources
October 27, 2022 The U.S. has long held the...

Accomplishments and Learnings from First Connections Has Lasting Impact
Oct 27, 2022 | Articles, Blogs, First Connections, News & Resources
October 27, 2022 This past September, the First 5 LA team...

Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2022
Oct 3, 2022 | Articles, Celebrating DEI, News & Resources
October 1, 2022 October is Filipino American History Month, a time for celebrating the heritage and achievements of Filipino Americans whose contributions have helped build and change this nation. As the second-largest Asian American population in the U.S. – and the...

Making the News: Young Children and the Covid Vaccine: Hesitant Parents, Committed Physicians
Sep 29, 2022 | Articles, News & Resources
September 29, 2022 When the COVID-19 vaccine was...

Pandemic Fallout: Will My Child Be Behind in First Pre-K Classroom?
Sep 29, 2022 | Articles, News & Resources
September 29, 2022 (Editor’s Note: This is one...

Pandemic Fallout: Mom Fears Long-Term COVID-19 Impact on 5-Year-Old Daughter
Sep 29, 2022 | Articles, News & Resources
September 29, 2022 (Editor’s Note: This is one of...

Pandemic Fallout: Homeless Mom Seeks Solace for Speech-Challenged Children
Sep 29, 2022 | Articles, News & Resources
September 29, 2022 (Editor’s Note: The names of...