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Celebrating Armando Jimenez: Making Young Children a Top Priority Then, Now and Always
Day One was daunting. In 1998 California voters passed Prop 10, which created a new system of county-level commissions dedicated to advocate for young children up to age 5, funded by a tax on...
What We’re Doing: July 2019
Pictured L–R: Early Learning and Development Operations Manager at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Chrystina Smith-Rasshan; Professional Development & Coaching Manager at Child Care...
Lobbying Compliance and Advocacy Guidance Consultant Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Posting Date: July 16, 2019 Closing Date for Applications: August 5, 2019 ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Proposers must meet the following minimum requirements: Location: The proposer shall have and maintain a...
YEAR-END FY 2018-2019 REPORTING OVERVIEW AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
YEAR-END FY 2018-2019 REPORTING OVERVIEW AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – June 2019
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California Budget Signed by Governor Newsom Strengthens Foundation for Young Children and Their Families
Solidifying his commitment to California’s youngest children, Governor Gavin Newsom on June 27 signed his 2019-2020 budget that includes nearly $2.8 billion focused on early childhood development...
First 5 LA: State Budget Reflects Governor Newsom and Legislative Leaders’ Comprehensive Commitment to Children and Families
LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé today commended Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders for enacting a strong budget that reflects a comprehensive commitment to...
What We’re Doing: June 2019
Pictured L–R: [Top] Family Supports Program Officer Christine Tran; Family Supports Senior Program Officer Anna Potere; Director of Family Supports Barbara Andrade Dubransky; Family Supports Senior...
Democracy Starts at Home: Why Every Baby Counts in the 2020 Census
When most people think of their first experience with democracy, turning 18 years old and gaining the right to vote usually comes to mind. What many don’t realize, however, is that democracy...
Commission Meeting Summary for June 13, 2019
The Board of Commissioners meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, at the First 5 LA offices. All meetings are open to the public, and agendas are posted...
