Press Room
The First 5 LA Press Room is a helpful first stop when seeking recent statements and positions on our accomplishments and priorities for L.A. County’s youngest children.
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The Consequences of Persistent and Systemic Inequities
June 2, 2020 Inequities have consequences. The deaths of...
Child Care is Critical to Making California Healthy Again
First 5 Weighs in on Governor's May Revision to the State BudgetALAMEDA, CA (May 14, 2020) - Governor Newsom and legislative leaders face tough decisions to address the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of California's people and its economy....
Los Angeles County partnership addresses critical need for child care among essential workers
Action enables first responders, medical personnel to continue reporting to work LOS ANGELES (April 9, 2020) – The Los Angeles County Early Childhood Education COVID-19 Response Team today announced the immediate availability of early childhood education and...
First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé Joins Early Childhood Advocates in Strong Opposition to the Public Charge Ruling
On January 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin implementing the new public charge regulations on February 24, 2020 which will allow immigration officials the ability to deny a green card to immigrant applicants if...
Gov. Newsom Names First 5 LA’s Kim Pattillo Brownson to California’s Early Childhood Policy Council
Los Angeles - First 5 LA announced today that Vice President of Policy & Strategy Kim Pattillo Brownson has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as a member of the State’s Early Childhood Policy Council (ECPC). In this volunteer role, Pattillo Brownson will...
With AB 1004 Signed, More Young Kids Will Be Screened Early for Developmental Milestones
First 5 LA, First 5 Association, and Children Now are thrilled by Governor Newsom's signing of AB 1004 (McCarty), which will help ensure California's babies and toddlers receive the developmental screenings--and eventually services--they are entitled to through...
California Early Learning Groups Celebrate AB 378 Signing as Big Victory for Family ChildCare Providers, Children and Families
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First 5 LA and Early Edge California praised family childcare providers in California for their long-fought victory for collective bargaining rights and improved early childhood education that culminated today with Governor...
Leading California Early Childhood Advocates Oppose Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule
Ruling Creates Dire Future for Families As They Are Denied Access to Critical Health Care, Housing and Nutrition ServicesFOR IMMIGRATION RESOURCES, VISIT: http://www.first5la.org/parenting/articles/immigration-resources/Los Angeles, CA –– First 5 Association of...
First 5 LA: State Budget Reflects Governor Newsom and Legislative Leaders’ Comprehensive Commitment to Children and Families
LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé today commended Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders for enacting a strong budget that reflects a comprehensive commitment to California’s young children and families. “Governor Newsom and the Legislature...
First 5s: Trump Proposal to Recalculate Federal Poverty Level Will Hurt Millions of California Children
ALAMEDA, CA – First 5 Association of California, First 5 California, and First 5 LA today announced their opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposal to recalculate the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) — a plan that could disqualify struggling children and families...