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When Kids Flicks Flaunt Bias, Movie Magic Turns Tragic
As a writer and editor at First 5 LA, I value the great care given to how we state our commitment to the education, development, safety and health of our youngest children across Los Angeles County....
Help Me Grow- Los Angeles Pathways Request for Proposals (RFP)
POSTING DATE: September 25, 2019 CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m. PT on January 6, 2020 Update: September 26, 2019- Change in time for Networking Event for Community 1 Update: October 4, 2019- The following...
Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – August 2019
Check out this month's Early Childhood Matters for the latest news and stories that are affecting L.A. County kids and families. And be sure to subscribe below to receive this once-a-month...
Gov. Newsom Underscores Long-Term Commitment to Early Childhood
It was hardly a typical day at work for California Gov. Gavin Newsom. He built a Lego block tower, pet a hamster and solicited feedback at a tea party with some of his youngest constituents, just 3...
Making the News: “Sharenting” in the Modern World
Social media is a powerful tool, changing societies across the globe. From launching revolutions to upending journalism, platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram allow for human...
Talking About Mental Health: Language Has An Impact
Even after a lifetime of knowing something was wrong, it wasn’t until my father was completely estranged from his family (including his children), self-medicating heavily and facing times of...
Reclaiming Public Safety With Cross-Sector Collaboration and the L.A. County Office of Violence Prevention
Walmart. A movie theater. A festival. Work. School. Concerts. Bars. These are all public places where we should feel safe. Yet, as news of mass shootings becomes increasingly frequent, many people...
What We’re Doing: August 2019
Pictured L–R: [Top] Vice President of Policy and Strategy Kim Pattillo Brownson; Crystal Stairs Chief Executive Officer Jackie Majors. [Bottom] Community Voices members stand with California State...
Leading California Early Childhood Advocates Oppose Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule
Ruling Creates Dire Future for Families As They Are Denied Access to Critical Health Care, Housing and Nutrition ServicesFOR IMMIGRATION RESOURCES, VISIT:...
Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – July 2019
Early Childhood Matters: First 5 LA's once-a-month newsletter that brings you the latest stories on issues that affect kids and families. Stay connected by subscribing to Early Childhood Matters...
