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Gov. Newsom’s Early Childhood Budget Proposals: Parents, ECE Providers, Home Visitors, Health Experts and Advocates Weigh In
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 29, 2019 | Articles, Author: Jeff Schnaufer, News & Resources
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...

Governor Newsom “Embraces” Kids from the Start in Policies and Personnel Picks
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 29, 2019 | Articles, Author: Anastasia Howard, News & Resources
In his first days in office, Gov. Gavin Newsom has confirmed the old adage – actions speak louder than words. Converting his commitment to California’s youngest children from campaign pledge to...

What We’re Doing: January 2019
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 28, 2019 | Articles, Author: Katie Kurutz, News & Resources
Pictured L-R:[Top] California Strategies Principal, Steve Cahn; Senior Advisor on Early Childhood to Governor Newsom, Giannina Perez; L.A. Partnership for Early Childhood Investments Parker...

Can Child Advocates Capitalize on Sacramento’s Rise in Parent-Lawmakers?
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 28, 2019 | Articles, Author: Gabriel Sanchez, Blogs
Gabriel Sanchez | First 5 LA Chief Communications...

Analysis: How Will Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal Impact California’s Young Children and Families?
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 11, 2019 | Articles, Author: Peter Barth, Blogs, Peter Barth, Policy Agenda
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first state budget proposal is groundbreaking in the depth and breadth of its investments in our youngest Californians. Placing a strong priority on young children and working...
Statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé Praises Governor Newsom for Prioritizing Early Childhood Programs in Budget
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 10, 2019 | Articles, Author: Kim Belshé, Policy Agenda, Press Room
LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé today made the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget for FY 2019-20 that prioritizes children in their...

New Year, New Laws for Kids and Families
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 9, 2019 | Articles, Author: Peter Barth, Blogs, Peter Barth
The start of every year is typically associated with new beginnings. The start of 2019 is particularly energizing for early childhood advocates in California —a new governor, new budget proposals...
Statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé on Governor-elect Newsom’s Proposal to Boost Early Childhood Development Programs
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 2, 2019 | Articles, Author: Kim Belshé, Press Room
LOS ANGELES –First 5 LA has released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé responding to today’s announced proposal by Governor-elect Gavin Newsom to invest approximately $1.8...

Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – December 2018
by Amado Ulloa | Dec 17, 2018 | Articles, Early Childhood Matters Newsletters
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What We’re Doing: December 2018
by Amado Ulloa | Dec 14, 2018 | Articles, Author: Katie Kurutz, News & Resources
East Coast Pre–K: After introducing a package of bills to increase preschool access in the state (click here for more information on the bills), California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, along with...