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Commission Meeting Summary for October 10, 2019
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources, Our Board
Highlights from the October 10 Commission meeting include the approval of two new Strategic Partnerships in the area of Communications, a presentation on the Strategic Plan Refinement (SPR4):...

What We’re Doing: October 2019
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources
Pictured L-R: Administrative Assistant Marcy Banuelos; Payroll & Accounts Payable Assistant Marie Estrella; Writer/Editor Anastasia Howard; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Daisy Lopez; Early...

A Quick Look at First 5 LA-Supported Bills Signed by Governor Newsom
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles, Author: Jeff Schnaufer, News & Resources, Policy Agenda
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...

Impact of the Public Charge: A Health Care Provider Perspective
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles, Author: Jeff Schnaufer
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...

Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – September 2019
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 22, 2019 | Articles, Early Childhood Matters Newsletters
Stay up to date on the latest news from First 5 LA by subscribing to our Early Childhood Matters newsletter via the sign-up below.Early Childhood Matters is a once-a-month newsletter covering the...
With AB 1004 Signed, More Young Kids Will Be Screened Early for Developmental Milestones
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 2, 2019 | Articles, Press Room
First 5 LA, First 5 Association, and Children Now are thrilled by Governor Newsom's signing of AB 1004 (McCarty), which will help ensure California's babies and toddlers receive the developmental...
California Early Learning Groups Celebrate AB 378 Signing as Big Victory for Family ChildCare Providers, Children and Families
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 1, 2019 | Articles, Press Room
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First 5 LA and Early Edge California praised family childcare providers in California for their long-fought victory for collective bargaining rights and...

Little by Little: Celebrating New Milestones With a Good Book and a Bowl of Cereal
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 27, 2019 | Articles, Author: Christine Tran, Blogs, Little By Little
Christine Tran | First 5 LA Family Supports Program...

Making the News: Should Vaccinations Be Immune to Politics?
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 26, 2019 | Articles, Author: Katie Kurutz, News & Resources
Ask any public health official and they will tell you that disease eradication through immunization is one of the greatest population-level health achievements in modern history. Deadly diseases...

Why Investing in Early Childhood Is Everyone’s Business
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 26, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources
Following the Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow summit, dozens of Long Beach leaders in business, early childhood and the community gathered at a reception at the Long Beach Marriott with California...