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First 5 LA Commends the Governor for Signing Bills Supporting Pregnant Women and Families with Young Children
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 23, 2013 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
New California Laws will help forward First 5 LA Policy GoalsLOS ANGELES-------Babies, families with young children and pregnant women all scored a major victory when Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 402...
Bringing Good Mojo to Metro
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 8, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
Deisy Guitierrez, Maria de Lourdes Gonzales and Ruth Andrade are bringing some good New Orleans mojo to their Best Start Metro LA community.The three Best Start Metro LA mothers – along with Para...
Families Get Up and Move!
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 2, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
Finding fun and inexpensive activities for entire families to participate in can sometimes be a challenge even in a large city like Los Angeles, especially for low-income neighborhoods.That is why...
Nation’s Attitude Trending Positive Towards Preschool Programs, Polls Find
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 30, 2013 | Articles, News & Resources
Recent nationwide polls are reflecting the public's positive attitude towards and willingness to commit public funds to preschool, buoying grassroots efforts to bring quality preschool to every...
Community Member Spotlight: Suzette DaSilva
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 25, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
For Suzette DaSilva, Best Start in Lancaster has been the opportunity she wishes she always had to learn about caring for children.“An opportunity like this would have helped me growing up or even...
Questions and Answers About the Building Stronger Families Framework
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 18, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
On June 26, the First 5 LA Commission adopted a framework to help guide the Best Start effort moving forward. Several questions have arisen as to what this will mean for Best Start Communities....
VIDEO: Liliana’s Story – Best Start Wilmington
by Amado Ulloa | Aug 22, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
VIDEO: Liliana's Story - Best Start Wilmington On June 27, 2013, Best Start Wilmington hosted a “Healthy Lifestyles Event.” That is where we caught up with Liliana Tirado, a Best Start member who...
VIDEO: Best Start Panorama City & Neighbors Plans the Learn, Play, Grow Event
by Amado Ulloa | Aug 7, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
Best Start Panorama City & Neighbors plans a successful Learn, Play, Grow event that makes the San Fernando Valley proud. Watch for all the details!Make sure to click the “CC” icon for...
Policy Pick: Legislators Working to Renew Funding for Children’s Health Care Programs
by Amado Ulloa | Aug 5, 2013 | Articles, News & Resources
On June 13, 2013, the First 5 LA Commission approved its 2013 State Legislative Agenda, which includes 10 kid-friendly bills covering a variety of topics such as child care, preschool, nutrition,...
A Breath of Fresh Air
by Amado Ulloa | Jul 16, 2013 | Articles, Best Start, News & Resources
A Breath of Fresh AirKarina, center, with her family at Best Start Compton’s Stroll in the Park event. Ever since she was born, 5-year-old Karina has struggled to breathe. Doctors gave her...