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- Gov. Newsom Names First 5 LA’s Kim Pattillo Brownson to California’s Early Childhood Policy Council
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- Early Childhood Matters Newsletter - October 2019
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- 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
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- Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Summit Draws Hundreds Together
- Should You Talk With Your Young Children About Race?
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- 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
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- L.A. Mayor Garcetti: Mayors Should Do More for Youngest Constituents
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- When I Became a Father, I Learned Asking Can Be a Form of Advocacy
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- 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
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- 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
- September 10, 2015 Commission Summary of Actions
- Welcome Baby
- News and Notes
- Personal Best: Brenda Aguilera Gives Back to Community Where She Was Raised
- Rising From the Ashes
- Expanded Early Education and Health Coverage Opportunities for the New School Year
- From Kickstands to Kick-starting Future Academic Achievement
- Playing the ACE Card
- First 5 LA and Breastfeed LA Share Resources to Support Breastfeeding Moms
- Hello Barbie…Adiós Privacy?
- Lawmakers for Children: Q & A with State Senator Ricardo Lara
- Select Home Visitation models
- Policy Pick: State Lawmakers to Consider First 5 LA-Supported Bills
- Personal Best: Profiles of People Putting Their Best Foot Forward for Young Children and Families in Los Angeles County
- The Kids Are Alright: What We’re Reading
- July 9, 2015 Commission Summary of Actions
- Families Come Together for Panorama City Playground Kickoff
- A Day for Parents to Relax and Recharge
- New Toolkit Features Strategies to Cut Down Marketing of Unhealthy Foods and Beverages to Kids
- Moms Find Their Voice in a Writing Workshop in South Los Angeles
- White House Symposium Offers Suggestions for Improving Early Childhood Education for Latinos
- Every Breath You Take
- What We’re Reading
- Building Stronger Communities: How First 5 LA’s Best Start Program Continues to Grow and Thrive
- Vast Majority of Los Angeles County Parents Support Immunization
- A message from First 5 LA Executive Director, Kim Belshé
- Strategic Plan 2015-2020 - Frequently Asked Questions
- Reports Reveal Key Issues Affecting Los Angeles County Early Care and Education Landscape
- Best Start Kicks Off Seasonal Celebration with “Summer Fest”
- How Helping One Person Helps Us All
- “Baby Shower” Provides Moms with Networking, Resource Opportunities
- The Healing Fields
- Board Approves Bills for First 5 LA Legislative Agenda
- Keeping Her Eye on the Ball
- New Report Shows Greater Need for High-Quality Early Education Programs
- Helping Families to Their Best Start
- First 5 LA Names Peter Barth as Director of Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs
- First 5 LA Names Gabriel Sanchez as Director of Communications
- VISTA Program is a Great Success in Communities it Serves
- Where Best Start Works
- Best Start: How We Work
- Best Start – Stories of What We Do
- What is Best Start and Why is it Important?
- What Best Start Means to Me
- Coming “Full Circle”
- Best Start Communities Learning By Doing Implementation Moves Forward
- Best Start Representatives Join Community Leaders at Empowerment Congress
- “Baby University” Provides Invaluable Tips for Best Start Northeast Valley Parents
- Policy Pick: Governor’s New Budget Plan Ignores Child Care, Dental Issues
- Best Start “Ready for Kinder” Workbook Transcends Borders
- A Day of Thanks in December
- Mayor Opens Door for Best Start Palmdale
- Policy Pick: Congress Passes Child Care Development Block Grant Reauthorization Bill
- Children: L.A.’s Greatest Investment
- Policy Pick: Governor Signs Kids-Friendly Bills
- Speaking Up for Children on Capitol Hill
- Policy Pick: State Lawmakers Consider First 5 LA-Supported Bills
- More Than Half of California Children Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences
- A Hearty Welcome
- Policy Pick: CCDBG Reauthorization Sees Movement in Congress
- Strategic Plan Discussion Focuses on Trauma-Informed Care
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- Groundbreaking for New Tot Park in South LA
- VIDEO: Central Long Beach Embarks on “Learning by Doing” Journey
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- Best Start Families Framework Rolls Out
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- VIDEO: Best Start Metro LA and Panorama City & Neighbors Joint Communications Workgroup
- Belshé Testifies at Blue Ribbon Commission
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- Potluck in El Monte – Sharing Health and Making Friends
- Building Stronger Families Framework Implementation Funded for up to $4.6 Million
- Local Public Officials and Childhood Advocates Endorse Introduction of President's Pre- School For All Plan
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- Watts-Willowbrook Supports Fatherhood Engagement
- 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
- Families Get Up and Move!
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- Community Member Spotlight: Suzette DaSilva
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- VIDEO: Liliana's Story - Best Start Wilmington
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- Policy Pick: Legislators Working to Renew Funding for Children’s Health Care Programs
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- First 5 LA Listens and Learns from Best Start Communities
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- Potter the Otter Teaches Healthy Living in Panorama City
- Video: Walking Tour and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds in Watts
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