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First 5 Explains: Early Learning
The early years of a child’s life lay the foundation for success in school and life. According to research, 90 percent of a child’s brain is developed by age 5. To support this critical time in a...
First 5 Explains: Home Visiting
A new baby brings joy, along with lots of new challenges. For many parents, bringing a newborn home can be overwhelming. But, there are services and supports that can help. Home visiting is a...
First 5 Explains: Developmental Screenings/Early Intervention
Early Identification and Intervention: The early years of a child’s life are critical for building the foundation needed for success later in school and in life. Research shows that brain...
Funding Upstream Solutions is Key to Remedy the Social Ills of Trauma
We live in a complex world. One in which the solutions to society’s greatest problems are not easily identified or implemented. Within that complexity lie both challenges and opportunities to...
Commission Summary April 2018
These Commission Summaries are intended to provide highlights of the First 5 LA Board of Commissioners’ actions to advance the outcome areas of First 5 LA’s 2015–2020 Strategic Plan. Highlights from...
Best Start Takes the Next Step
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 L Writer &...
4 Kids and a Question: What do you like about your teacher?
What do you like about your teacher?
Parents’ Point of View: Selecting a Preschool
What advice would you give to parents who are selecting a preschool?
Early Childhood Matters – Issue #26
Legislative Update: Changing the Rules to Make Things Work Better for Children
By Peter Barth, First 5 LA Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs In a recent Board meeting, First 5 LA Commissioner Judy Abdo described systems change as “making things work better” and...
