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A Banner Year for Best Start
Elevating the voice of the community to help create change to benefit kids and their families is the core work being done in Best Start communities. As we look toward the New Year, we invite you to...
Parents Sound Off on Governor’s Budget
When Michelle Catalan moved from Los Angeles to Orange County, she discovered that the nearby preschool had an impossibly long waiting list for her then 4-year-old daughter, Evana. Nor were there...
The Impact of Gov. Brown’s Proposed Budget on Young Children and Families
The following is a brief overview of key elements of Gov. Brown’s proposed 2017-18 budget affecting young children and their families within First 5 LA’s priority outcome and legacy investment...
Facebook Live Q & A Addresses Safe and Sound Sleep
First 5 LA hosted its first Facebook Live event in partnership with The Pump Station & Nurtury. During the 45-minute live Q & A, which was shared via the First 5 LA Parents Facebook page, Dr. Jill...
Early Childhood Matters – Issue #11
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Brown Administration Misses Opportunity to Make Needed Investments in Early Care and Education
Governor Delays Promised Investments in Young Children, Stalling Future Economic Growth LOS ANGELES – Despite continued growth in revenues, Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for FY 2017-18...
First 5 LA’s Strategic Plan Highlights
For more than 15 years, First 5 LA has worked collaboratively across Los Angeles County to ensure that every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life. As a public organization,...
Best Start Director Antoinette Andrews sends Holiday Appreciation and Updates
Esteemed Community Leaders: As the New Year approaches, I’d like to offer some reflections on our work together to support children and families in our communities. We have come a long way, having...
La Directora de Best Start Antoinette Andrews envía Aprecio de los Días Festivos y Últimas Noticias
Apreciables Líderes Comunitarios: Al acercarse el Año Nuevo, quisiera compartir con ustedes algunas reflexiones sobre el trabajo que hemos realizado para apoyar a la niñez y a las familias de...
Best Start Leadership Honored
Sometimes, you just need to say “Thank You” . . . dozens and dozens of times.The 2nd Annual Best Start Leadership Appreciation event welcomed – and expressed gratitude to – close to 200 participants...
