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.
For press inquiries, email First 5 LA’s Communications Department Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Marlene Fitzsimmons at mf**********@******la.org
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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 eliminates promised investments for young children birth to age 5. Last...
First 5 LA Announces New Department Directors and Management Structure
Updated Structure Will Enable First 5 LA to More Effectively Advance Key Outcome Areas to Benefit Kids Los Angeles- First 5 LA today announced new department directors and a management structure designed to strengthen its ability to effectively execute its 2015-2020...
First 5 LA Names John Wagner as Executive Vice President
Wagner to Lead First 5 LA’s Efforts to Help Integrate and Coordinate County Services to Improve Outcomes for Young Children and Their Families LOS ANGELES– First 5 LA, an early childhood advocacy and public grantmaking organization, today named Chief Operating Officer...
First 5 LA Launches Innovative Public Awareness Campaign to Support Parents and Caregivers
First Phase of Multiyear Campaign Focuses on Raising Awareness and Understanding of Challenges of Parenting, Helping Parents and Caregivers in L.A. County Build Social Connections LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA, a leading early childhood advocate and public grantmaker,...
Final California Budget Includes Significant Investments for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services
As a leading early childhood education advocate, First 5 LA thanks the Governor and the California State Assembly and Senate for making the state’s youngest learners a top priority LOS ANGELES – In a significant victory for California’s youngest children, their...
First 5 LA’s Fiscal Year 16-17 Budget Aims to Make a Broader Impact for Children and Families Across L.A. County
Budget Advances Emphasis on Sustainable Public Financing, Public Policy and Systems-level Change LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners today approved a fiscal year 2016-2017 budget that advances the organization’s emphasis on sustainable public financing,...
First 5 LA Names Daniela Pineda, Ph.D. as Vice President of Integration & Learning
LOS ANGELES– First 5 LA, a leading public grantmaking and child advocacy organization, today named Daniela Pineda, Ph.D. as Vice President of Integration & Learning. This position is part of a five-member Executive Team of organization-wide leaders tasked with...
First 5 LA Names Kim Pattillo Brownson as Vice President of Policy & Strategy
LOS ANGELES– First 5 LA, a leading public grantmaking and child advocacy organization, today named Kim Pattillo Brownson as Vice President of Policy and Strategy. The position is one of five executive team members tasked with the oversight, development and execution...
Governor Brown Proposes No Funding Increases for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services
First 5 LA, a Leading Early Childhood Education Advocate, Calls on the California State Assembly and Senate to Ensure Quality Early Childhood Education Is Made a Top Funding PriorityLOS ANGELES – Despite strong public support for increased investments in early...
First 5 LA Announces 2016 Legislative Agenda
Board Chair Calls Advocacy Efforts Critical to Achieving Policy and Systems Change to Benefit ChildrenLOS ANGELES– As part of its mission to ensure that young children in Los Angeles County get the best start in life, First 5 LA today announced its 2016 State...
