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Best Start Communities Learning By Doing Implementation Moves Forward
by Amado Ulloa | Feb 19, 2015 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
In a milestone step forward for Best Start Communities, First 5 LA's Commission recently allocated $413,033 for the City of Long Beach to work in collaboration with the Best Start Central Long Beach...
Best Start Representatives Join Community Leaders at Empowerment Congress
by Amado Ulloa | Feb 17, 2015 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
Best Start program officers and partnership members recently joined civic leaders, educators and community members at the 23rd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit, where topics included...
“Baby University” Provides Invaluable Tips for Best Start Northeast Valley Parents
by Amado Ulloa | Feb 6, 2015 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
EN ESPAÑOL »Thanks to a strong and productive partnership between First 5 LA’s Best Start Northeast Valley Community and Pacoima Charter Elementary School, the school has developed a program,...
Policy Pick: Governor’s New Budget Plan Ignores Child Care, Dental Issues
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 21, 2015 | Articles, News & Resources
While Governor Jerry Brown’s $113 billion budget proposal for 2015-16 includes increases for higher education and K-12, children’s advocates have criticized the budget for not prioritizing two...
Best Start “Ready for Kinder” Workbook Transcends Borders
by Amado Ulloa | Jan 14, 2015 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
Sometimes a small, local project can make a big difference, even across borders.As a stay-at-home mother of two young girls and an active leader in the Best Start Panorama City & Neighbors...
A Day of Thanks in December
by Amado Ulloa | Dec 22, 2014 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
EN ESPAÑOl »On a sunny, bright Saturday afternoon in December, leaders from the 14 Best Start communities were honored at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles. Salsa music played in...
Mayor Opens Door for Best Start Palmdale
by Amado Ulloa | Dec 8, 2014 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
Best Start Palmdale had a special acknowledgement when Palmdale Mayor James C. Ledford attended its monthly partnership meeting recently and spoke about how his team is looking forward to helping...
Policy Pick: Congress Passes Child Care Development Block Grant Reauthorization Bill
by Amado Ulloa | Dec 8, 2014 | Articles, News & Resources
After nearly 20 years since the federal child care subsidy law saw any significant modifications, Congress has finally taken action on this important federal program that provides child care...
Children: L.A.’s Greatest Investment
by Amado Ulloa | Nov 17, 2014 | Articles, News & Resources
From the political, business and academia worlds, along with top professionals in the private and public sectors - hundreds gathered together in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 20 to welcome U.S....
Policy Pick: Governor Signs Kids-Friendly Bills
by Amado Ulloa | Nov 3, 2014 | Articles, News & Resources
Gov. Jerry Brown closed out the 2014 state legislative session last week by taking action on hundreds of bills, a number of which were aimed at improving the health and early learning of young...
