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  • Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) Service Expansion Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
  • 2020 to be Los Angeles County’s Year to Advance Early Childhood Education
  • Los Angeles Early Care and Education Provider Financial Analysis
  • A Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis of the Los Angeles County Early Care and Education System
  • 2020-28 Strategic Plan Accelerates First 5 LA on Path Toward Its North Star
  • Standing Up To Federal Regulations that Harm Children & Families
  • Commission Meeting Summary for November 14, 2019
  • Reviewing 2019, Preparing for 2020
  • What We're Doing: November 2019
  • Making the News: California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and a Revolutionary Approach to Public Health
  • Gov. Newsom Names First 5 LA’s Kim Pattillo Brownson to California’s Early Childhood Policy Council
  • Help Me Grow- Los Angeles Pathways Request for Proposals (RFP)- CALL FOR INTERVIEWERS
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - October 2019
  • HMG- LA PATHWAYS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
  • Making the News: Trump’s Public Charge and the “Chilling Effect” on Families
  • A Child — and a Law — Worth Fighting For
  • First 5 LA Recognized for Bolstering Early Literacy, Little by Little
  • Commission Meeting Summary for October 10, 2019
  • What We're Doing: October 2019
  • A Quick Look at First 5 LA-Supported Bills Signed by Governor Newsom 
  • Impact of the Public Charge: A Health Care Provider Perspective
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - September 2019
  • With AB 1004 Signed, More Young Kids Will Be Screened Early for Developmental Milestones
  • California Early Learning Groups Celebrate AB 378 Signing as Big Victory for Family ChildCare Providers, Children and Families
  • Little by Little: Celebrating New Milestones With a Good Book and a Bowl of Cereal
  • Making the News: Should Vaccinations Be Immune to Politics?
  • Why Investing in Early Childhood Is Everyone’s Business
  • Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Summit Draws Hundreds Together
  • ​Should You Talk With Your Young Children About Race?
  • How Data Can Help Drive Policy to Boost Children’s Chances
  • What We're Doing: September 2019
  • Taking Parent Leadership to New Levels on the L.A. Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • When Kids Flicks Flaunt Bias, Movie Magic Turns Tragic
  • Help Me Grow- Los Angeles Pathways Request for Proposals (RFP)
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - August 2019
  • Gov. Newsom Underscores Long-Term Commitment to Early Childhood
  • Making the News: “Sharenting” in the Modern World
  • Talking About Mental Health: Language Has An Impact
  • Reclaiming Public Safety With Cross-Sector Collaboration and the L.A. County Office of Violence Prevention
  • What We're Doing: August 2019
  • Leading California Early Childhood Advocates Oppose Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule
  • LEARNING CONSORTIUM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - July 2019
  • Turning the “Myth” of Work-Life Balance into Reality
  • Commission Meeting Summary for July 11, 2019
  • ​Making the News: Counting Every Child, Because Every Child Counts
  • Can Businesses Benefit from Helping Parents Balance Family and Workplace Responsibilities?
  • Early Developmental Screenings: Missed Opportunities Can Have Long-Lasting Effects
  • Celebrating Armando Jimenez: Making Young Children a Top Priority Then, Now and Always
  • What We're Doing: July 2019
  • Lobbying Compliance and Advocacy Guidance Consultant Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
  • YEAR-END FY 2018-2019 REPORTING OVERVIEW AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - June 2019
  • California Budget Signed by Governor Newsom Strengthens Foundation for Young Children and Their Families
  • First 5 LA: State Budget Reflects Governor Newsom and Legislative Leaders’ Comprehensive Commitment to Children and Families
  • What We're Doing: June 2019
  • Democracy Starts at Home: Why Every Baby Counts in the 2020 Census
  • Commission Meeting Summary for June 13, 2019
  • Making the News: Baby Bust or Birth of a New Outlook on Kids?
  • Promoting Family-Friendly Workplace Policies and Practice: Landscape Analysis
  • Strengthening Families Through Home Visiting
  • First 5s: Trump Proposal to Recalculate Federal Poverty Level Will Hurt Millions of California Children
  • Color Copier/Printer Invitation to Bid (ITB)
  • ​L.A. Mayor Garcetti: Mayors Should Do More for Youngest Constituents
  • Family Place Libraries Initiative: Then and Now
  • When I Became a Father, I Learned Asking Can Be a Form of Advocacy
  • Early Identification and Intervention Issue Briefs
  • RESOURCE: Universal Approaches to Promoting Healthy Development
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - May 2019
  • All Together Now: A Budget Vision for Early Childhood Development
  • Treasured Moments in Advocacy: Highlights from Advocacy Day 2019
  • Statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé on State Senate and State Assembly’s Proposed California State Budget
  • Where Are We Now? Key Learnings from Regional Networks in the Best Start Communities, One Year Later
  • What We're Doing: May 2019
  • #First5Live: Making Family-Friendly Spaces with Sincerely Mama's Kelly McKnight
  • Commission Meeting Summary for May 9, 2019
  • California's New Surgeon General: It's working in South LA, will it work for kids statewide?
  • Statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé on Governor Newsom’s May Revision to the California State Budget
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - April 2019
  • Kim Pattillo Brownson Appointed to State Education Board
  • Making the News: The Life-or-Death Crisis Facing Black Mothers and Babies
  • What We're Doing: April 2019
  • Expanding Our Approach to Advocacy with a New State and Federal Agenda
  • African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Crisis: Fighting for Hope
  • Commission Meeting Summary for April 11th, 2019
  • RESOURCE: A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs
  • RESOURCE: New e-Directory for LA County Home Visiting Programs is now live!
  • Executive Director Kim Belshé Praises Mayor Garcetti’s Commitment to Strengthen Early Childhood Educator Workforce
  • In L.A. County, Collaboration is Key to Creating More Effective Government
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - March 2019
  • In the Nation’s Capital, the Future Is Female
  • What We're Doing: March 2019
  • Commission Meeting Summary for March 14, 2019
  • A New Day for Early Education in California
  • A Community Triumph: Best Start Members Take Back Their Streets, Safely
  • FIRST CONNECTIONS PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - February 2019
  • Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio: Her Drive to Help Children Is Fueled by Her Family’s Struggles and Sacrifices
  • Commission Meeting Summary for February 14, 2019
  • The Father-Friendly Invitation: Will You Accept?
  • Assemblymember Richard Bloom: A Family Practice of Helping Children
  • Assemblymember Kevin McCarty: From State-Subsidized Preschooler to California Early Education Champion
  • What We’re Doing: February 2019
  • Champion for Children Ann O’Leary Takes Her Experience from the White House to the Statehouse
  • Who’s Who of New L.A. County-based State Legislators
  • Update: Content Writing and Editing Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - January 2019
  • The Power of Positive Parenting: Overwhelmed Mommy Expert and First 5 LA Dad Share Their Tips
  • Making the News: Incoming Governors Get Ink for Prioritizing Early Childhood Issues
  • Gov. Newsom’s Early Childhood Budget Proposals: Parents, ECE Providers, Home Visitors, Health Experts and Advocates Weigh In
  • Governor Newsom “Embraces” Kids from the Start in Policies and Personnel Picks
  • What We’re Doing: January 2019
  • Can Child Advocates Capitalize on Sacramento’s Rise in Parent-Lawmakers?
  • Analysis: How Will Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal Impact California’s Young Children and Families?
  • Statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé Praises Governor Newsom for Prioritizing Early Childhood Programs in Budget
  • New Year, New Laws for Kids and Families
  • Statement from Executive Director Kim Belshé on Governor-elect Newsom’s Proposal to Boost Early Childhood Development Programs
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - December 2018
  • What We’re Doing: December 2018
  • Making the News: Early Childhood Educators, Compensation and Education
  • A First for First 5s: Advocating Together in D.C.
  • New Learnings in Early Care and Education
  • Back-to-school optimism? Try finding child care, preschool
  • Comments in Response to Proposed Rulemaking: Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds
  • We Must Build Strong Children
  • Record Low Birthrates and the Need to Invest in Childhood Development
  • Pritzker Fellows Partnership Aims to Eliminate Black Infant Mortality Crisis
  • Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - November 2018
  • First 5 LA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Passage of Prop 10
  • First 5 LA Helps Cities Take the Lead in ECE
  • First 5 LA Celebrates Community Leaders
  • ​Champion for Children: Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo — From Child Immigrant to Advocate for Children and Families​
  • Making the News: Series Examines 20 Years of First 5 Accomplishments
  • Commission Meeting Summary for November 8, 2018
  • Where Are They Now? Success Stories from First 5 LA’s First 20 Years
  • What We’re Doing: November 2018
  • First 5 LA Online Application Help
  • Online Application Instructions
  • 2017-2018 State Annual Report
  • Reaching for our North Star
  • Commission Meeting Summary for October 11 2018
  • Best Start Communities Map
  • Emergency Notification Software Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
  • Branding
  • Best Start Helps to Enhance El Monte Park
  • Rx for a Healthy Start
  • Conference and Event Sponsorship October 2018
  • An Advocacy Odyssey: Los Angeles to Sacramento
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #30
  • What it Takes to Advocate
  • Making the News: Developmental Screening
  • Champion for Children: Senator Holly J. Mitchell Keeps an Eye on the Next Generation
  • Commission Meeting Summary for September 13, 2018
  • Proposed Change to “Public Charge” Policy Hurts Kids, Say Leading California Early Childhood Advocates
  • Parents Put Research into Action to Improve Quality Time with Kids
  • Making the News: Home Visiting
  • From Foster Child to Home Visitor
  • Commission Summary for July 12, 2018
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #29
  • Home Visiting: Tales, Triumphs and Trailblazing
  • Connecting Points: Are We There Yet?
  • Media Coverage Archive: Separation of Migrant Families
  • Lest We Forget the Fathers
  • Tales of Two Dads
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #28
  • Summary for June 14 Commission Meeting
  • Bordering on Inhumanity: Trump’s Policy of Forcibly Separating Migrant Families Deliberately Causing Trauma to Children
  • Budget Update: Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
  • Progress Made for California’s Children and Families in State Budget
  • Connecting Points: Budgeting for the Future
  • Co-Creating an Oasis: A New Context for Care of African American Mothers
  • A Capitol Day for Early Childhood Advocacy
  • Commission Meeting Summary for May 10, 2018
  • Young Best Start Moms Take Their Case to State Capitol
  • Taking a Stand – as a Child, a Mom and an Advocate
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #27
  • Parents and Communities Create New Local Leadership for First 5 LA Place-based Effort
  • Governor Brown Urged to Build Legacy as a Champion for California’s Youngest Children
  • Lawmakers Urged to Recognize Importance of Young Children at First 5 Advocacy Day 2018
  • Connecting Points: Achieving Lasting Change for L.A.’s Youngest Children
  • To Serve Better, Share
  • First 5 Explains: Early Learning
  • First 5 Explains: Home Visiting
  • First 5 Explains: Developmental Screenings/Early Intervention
  • Funding Upstream Solutions is Key to Remedy the Social Ills of Trauma
  • Commission Summary April 2018
  • Best Start Takes the Next Step
  • 4 Kids and a Question: What do you like about your teacher?
  • Parents' Point of View: Selecting a Preschool
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #26
  • Legislative Update: Changing the Rules to Make Things Work Better for Children
  • Legislative Agenda
  • Connecting Points: Focused on the Work Ahead
  • Commission Meeting Summary for March 8
  • Champion for Children Jennifer Pippard: It’s All about Relationships
  • Parents POV: Reading to your Child
  • 4 Kids and a Question: National Reading Month
  • Learning as a Strategic Asset
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #25
  • What happened to you? Changing How We Address the Impacts of Childhood Trauma
  • Throwing Knowledge at Problems First, Then Funding
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #24
  • 4 Kids and a Question: Valentine's Day
  • Parents' Point of View: Flu Season
  • Commission Summary for February 8, 2018
  • Week in Review Newsletter Signup
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #23
  • Off to a Good Start
  • First 5 LA Applauds Governor Brown For Prioritizing California’s Youngest Children and Families in Proposed Budget
  • Kim Belshé, Champion for Children: “A Matter of Fairness”
  • In Uncertain Times, Stay True to Your Mission
  • #First5Live Event Focuses on Kindness
  • What We’re Doing: A Roundup of First 5 LA Events and Activities
  • Champion for Children Katie Fallin Kenyon: Putting a Positive Spin on ECE
  • 2017 Happy Endings
  • 4 Kids and a Question: 2017 Bloopers
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #22
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #21
  • What We’re Doing – A Roundup of First 5 LA News, Events and Activities
  • Commission Summary for November 9, 2017
  • All Systems Go
  • 4 Kids and a Question: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
  • Parents' POV: Teaching Gratitude
  • Report Names Traumatic Effects of Homelessness on Young Children, First 5 LA Calls for Trauma-informed Approach to Help Kids
  • Best Wishes for the New Year
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #20
  • Help Me Grow-LA Releases Report: “Promoting Optimal Children’s Development”
  • California’s Newest Legislation Prioritizes Children and Families
  • Champion for Children Rafael González: Raised on Grit and Hope by Immigrant Parents
  • When Fear Is a Factor
  • Commission Summary for October 12, 2017
  • What We’re Doing – A Roundup of First 5 LA News
  • 4 Kids and a Question: Halloween Edition
  • Parents' Point of View: Traumatic Events on the News
  • Funding Guidelines
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #19
  • Parents' Point of View
  • Champion for Children: Barbara Andrade DuBransky Keeps on Truckin’ for Kids
  • #First5Live Event Focuses on Breastfeeding
  • First 5 LA, Kids Go a Long Way to Heal the Bay
  • Home Is Where the Heart Is
  • Project and Construction Management Services for the First 5 LA Facility Renovation Project
  • First 5 LA Invests In Key Early Care and Education Policy and Advocacy Partnerships
  • First 5 LA Addresses Impact of Immigration Fears on Young Children
  • LA Advance - Learning Session
  • Invoice Templates for Fiscal Year 17-18
  • Incorporating Learnings: Top 4 Tips for Collaborating
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #18
  • 4 Kids and a Question: Summer Reading
  • Parents' Point of View: Community Involvement
  • Commission Summary for July 13, 2017
  • Champion for Children: Manuel Fierro – Putting Words Into Action
  • A Journey of Learning
  • Grant Managers Network/Peak Annual Conference Brown Bag Discussion
  • Early Education Is Affordable for More Families Under New State Budget
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #17
  • Parent Success Stories
  • Commission Summary for June 8, 2017
  • Commissioners’ Corner – New Board Members Express Their Priorities
  • What We’re Doing – Accessing D.C. Lawmakers, Fatherhood Solutions & More
  • June #First5Live Summary
  • Parents' Point of View: Advice to New Parents
  • 4 Kids and a Question: Summertime Activities
  • Reducing Early Childhood Obesity (RECO) Presentation
  • Legislature Makes Important Strides for Young Children and Sends State Budget to Governor for Signature
  • First 5 LA Budget Prioritizes Systems Change to Benefit L.A. County Kids and Families
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #16
  • Babies, Books and Beyond
  • Help Me Grow-LA: The Doctor is in
  • Commission Meeting Summary for May 11, 2017
  • 4 Kids and a Question: What makes you feel safe?
  • Parents' Points of View: Local Elected Officials
  • Elevating Parent Voices
  • Brown's Revised Budget Restores Promised Early Care and Education Funding, But More Work To Do
  • Parents' Point of View: Parents as Champions
  • 4 Kids and a Question: What is your favorite thing to do with your parents?
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #15
  • Adieu from the Pooh
  • First 5 LA’s 2017 State Legislative Agenda Advocates for Access to Critical Services for Young Children and Families
  • First 5 LA Promotes Importance of Early Learning Opportunities for Kids and Families at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
  • Preschool Quality Makes Big Impact on Smallest L.A. County Residents
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #14
  • 4 Kids and a Question: If a friend is hungry, what would you do?
  • Parent's Point of View: Helping Homeless Kids
  • National “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Campaign Comes to L.A. County
  • The Power of Partnership
  • March 9 Commission Meeting Summary
  • Report: Parents Struggle with Cost, Shortage of Early Care and Education Opportunities
  • The State of Early Care and Education in Los Angeles County
  • Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Programs that Help Our County’s Children Thrive
  • First 5 LA: Early Care and Education Is a Calling, and a Career
  • Advocacy Day 2017: Taking a Seat at the Table
  • 4 Kids and a Question: How do you get something you want?
  • Parents' Points of View: Affording Child Care
  • Champions for Children: Kim Pattillo Brownson
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #13
  • Commissioners' Corner: A Time of Change
  • DataFest Draws Early Childhood Advocates
  • February 9 Commission Meeting Summary
  • First 5 LA and Abriendo Puertas Launch New Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Early Care and Education for Latino Families in L
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #12
  • California Must Recognize Importance of Early Education and Make it a Priority
  • A Banner Year for Best Start
  • Parents Sound Off on Governor’s Budget
  • The Impact of Gov. Brown’s Proposed Budget on Young Children and Families
  • Facebook Live Q & A Addresses Safe and Sound Sleep
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #11
  • Brown Administration Misses Opportunity to Make Needed Investments in Early Care and Education
  • First 5 LA’s Strategic Plan Highlights
  • Best Start Director Antoinette Andrews sends Holiday Appreciation and Updates
  • La Directora de Best Start Antoinette Andrews envía Aprecio de los Días Festivos y Últimas Noticias
  • Best Start Leadership Honored
  • What We’re Doing: Promoting Education, Recognizing Work-Life Balance
  • Commission Summary for November 2016
  • Champions for Children: Daniela Pineda - A Yearning for Learning
  • 4 Kids and a Question
  • Heartwarming Stories of Success
  • Southern California Grantmakers Annual Conference Key Takeaways
  • Staying Focused in Times of Change
  • Champions for Children Profile – Carl Gayden
  • 4 Kids and a Question - What are You Grateful for?
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #10
  • Community Information Ambassadors Lead Lancaster
  • Promotores Conference Inspires Best Start Members
  • October 2016 Commission Meeting Summary
  • Panorama City & Neighbors Bylaws
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #9
  • 4 People and a Point to Ponder – “How Did the Arts Shape Your Childhood?”
  • September Commission Meeting Summary
  • Champions for Children – Christina Altmayer
  • A Change for the Better: Learning and Leading at First 5 LA
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #8
  • From Schoolhouse to Statehouse - First 5 LA Helps Build Coalition for High Quality ECE
  • New USC Report Touts Best Start Impact
  • First 5 LA Shares Expertise on Home Visiting, Family Leave
  • State Legislative Update: Will Gov. Brown Sign These Bills?
  • 4 People and a Point to Ponder – What law would you make for parents to follow?
  • Community Input Sessions
  • First 5 LA Announces New Department Directors and Management Structure
  • Intermediary for the Early Care and Education Policy and Advocacy Fund RFQ
  • First 5 LA Names John Wagner as Executive Vice President
  • A Legacy of Leadership – First 5 LA’s Teresa Nuno Helps Lay the Foundation for the Future
  • Community Garden Sprouts, New Housing for Homeless Families
  • July Commission Summary – Year 1 Strategic Plan Update
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue #7
  • 4 People and a Point to Ponder – “How Do Parents Take Time for Self Care?”
  • Interactive Strategic Plan Visualizations
  • Violencia Doméstica
  • Esfuerzo de Madres y Padres de Familia Orientado Hacia Ponerle Fin a la Violencia con una ‘Cultura de Respeto’
  • Metro LA Parents Promote a Culture of Respect
  • Commission Summary for June 9, 2016
  • 4 People and a Point to Ponder – “What Lessons Can Sports Teach Young Children?
  • To Play in L.A.: Kids, Parks, Places and Spaces
  • Champions for Children: John Wagner, First 5 LA’s Favorite Adopted Son
  • Focus On: Fathers, Imprisonment and the Impact on Kids
  • What We’re Doing – New Leader Named, Best Start News
  • First 5 LA Launches Innovative Public Awareness Campaign to Support Parents and Caregivers
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue 5
  • They Help Parents Rescue their Children; One of the Goals is to Increase the Possibilities of Success
  • Reporting Resources
  • VIDEO: A Community's Voice: The Creation of Best Start Metro LA's Newsletter
  • Final California Budget Includes Significant Investments for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services
  • 4 People and a Point to Ponder – “What is the Best Advice Your Dad Has Ever Given You?”
  • Help Me Grow–LA Launches to Improve Developmental Outcomes
  • Commissioner’s Corner - Best Wishes to Suzanne Bostwick and Welcome to Brandon Nichols
  • Commission Summary for May 12 Board Meeting
  • New Budget for 2016-17, New Leader Joins Team
  • LAUP and First 5 LA Enter New Chapter Together
  • A Most Welcome Visitor
  • Learn More About First 5 LA
  • First 5 LA’s Fiscal Year 16-17 Budget Aims to Make a Broader Impact for Children and Families Across L.A. County
  • First 5 LA Names Daniela Pineda, Ph.D. as Vice President of Integration & Learning
  • First 5 LA Names Kim Pattillo Brownson as Vice President of Policy & Strategy
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue 4
  • Capitol Gains: First 5 LA Advocates for Kids
  • Commission Summary for April 14, 2016
  • First 5 LA Saves the (Rainy) Day at Book Fair
  • State of the Art Dental Clinic is Smiles Ahead
  • Governor Brown Proposes No Funding Increases for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services
  • Download: Best Start Brochure
  • Why Trauma-informed Care Is Needed in Los Angeles County
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue 3
  • First 5 LA Announces 2016 Legislative Agenda
  • Trauma-Informed Systems Change
  • First 5 LA Names Christina Altmayer as Vice President of Programs and Carl Gayden as Senior Director of Administration
  • Focus On: Trauma-Informed Care
  • Commission Summary for March 10, 2016 Board Meeting
  • When Digital Divides
  • Success Story: Program Identifies, Helps Kids with Developmental Delays
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  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue 2
  • First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé Congratulates Assemblymember Anthony Rendon on His Inauguration as Speaker
  • First 5 LA Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary for February 11, 2016
  • Q & A with Los Angeles County Supervisor and First 5 LA Board Chair Sheila James Kuehl
  • What We’re Doing
  • A Cry for Help Leads to a Ray of Hope
  • Formando Familias Más Sólidas
  • Get the Facts: Details on the Zika Virus Disease
  • Early Childhood Matters - Issue 1
  • In Depth: Building Stronger Families
  • 4 People and a Point to Ponder
  • Success Story: Home Is Where the Heart Is
  • Commissioners’ Corner: New Commissioners and a New Arrival Ring in the New Year
  • What We’re Doing: First 5 LA’s Latest News
  • First 5 LA Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary for January 14, 2016
  • First 5 LA's Social Media Channels
  • First 5 LA Commission Names New Chair and Vice-Chair For 2016
  • An Increase in the State’s Prosperity Must Align with Children’s Needs
  • VIDEO: The Welcome Baby program in the Antelope Valley
  • CalEITC4me
  • Domestic Violence
  • Young Dropouts
  • Joven desertor
  • ACCIÓN COMUNITARIA - Best Start Metro LA
  • Advocates Representing California’s Nine Million Children Hail Congressional Passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education A
  • October 8, 2015 Commission Summary of Actions
  • Parent Child Interaction Therapy - A Kinship Case
  • Free Download: Community Newsletter by Metro LA
  • Marketing Matters: A White Paper on Strategies to Reduce Unhealthy Food and Beverage Marketing to Young Children
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  • A Hearty Welcome
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  • 211 LA County
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  • VIDEO: Best Start Metro LA and Panorama City & Neighbors Joint Communications Workgroup
  • Belshé Testifies at Blue Ribbon Commission
  • Photo Essay: Panorama City & Metro Best Start Leaders Learn From Reporter
  • Potluck in El Monte – Sharing Health and Making Friends
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  • Local Public Officials and Childhood Advocates Endorse Introduction of President's Pre- School For All Plan
  • Faith Based Leaders are Connectors through Best Start
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  • Stepping Up to the Challenge in El Monte
  • First 5 LA Commends the Governor for Signing Bills Supporting Pregnant Women and Families with Young Children
  • Bringing Good Mojo to Metro
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  • Community Member Spotlight: Suzette DaSilva
  • Questions and Answers About the Building Stronger Families Framework
  • VIDEO: Liliana's Story - Best Start Wilmington
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  • Practicing What They Preach
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  • Video: Walking Tour and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds in Watts
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  • IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BUDGET PROPOSAL STATEMENT FROM FIRST 5 LA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KIM BELSHÉ
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  • Michelle Obama and Jill Biden Focus on Military Families at Women?s Conference
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  • Policy Pick: Federal Budget, Place-Based Proposals
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  • Policy Pick: First 5 Association of California Responds to the Failure of Proposition 1D
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  • Policy Pick: California’s Historic Health Care Reform Deal
  • Policy Pick: Congress Moves to Improve & Expand Head Start
  • First 5 LA Calls for Permanent Solutions to State's 800,000 Uninsured Children




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