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		Calendar The First 5 LA events calendar lists upcoming local events relevant to the early childhood community. Please note that some events are not funded or endorsed by First 5 LA. Clinical Updates for Health Care Providers August 3, 2010 There is growing evidence that being in skin-to-skin contact makes a significant difference on how these adaptations occur for both mother and baby. Free Money Matters Workshops August 3, 2010 FamilySource - Southeast II is hosting free Money Matters workshops to South LA residents with low to moderate income. All for the Love of Kids, 15th Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser August 4, 2010 100 percent of all donations received for the Trust Fund go directly to aid our children and family in the foster system in your area with vital services, opportunities and items that are not funded by any government revenue source. Unity Walk Supporting Miller Children's Journey to Becoming "Baby Friendly" August 4, 2010 To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and the kick off for Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach's final road to becoming a Baby Friendly Hospital. Free Money Matters Workshops August 10, 2010 The FamilySource Center at the Coalition of Mental Health Professionals, Inc. is teaming up with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and O'Melveny and Myers LLP to provide the series of free workshops to help the community learn how to keep their money during hard times.				Spotlight Notable people, policies, publications and more. State Budget Update: Maintenance of Effort Requirements Could Affect State Budget, Health Access For Kids As state leaders continue to battle over California's budget, new developments on the health care front are emerging which could affect the outcome of those negotiations. State Budget Update: Federal Stimulus Dollars Begin To Dwindle As Budget Impasse Continues As the state budget stalemate enters its third week, the impending end of federal stimulus dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has raised concerns. State Budget Update: Budget Delay Threatens Child Care Centers California marked the start of its new fiscal year on July 1 without actually passing a budget, which poses problems for many service providers in California, including state-subsidized child care centers. State Budget Update: Budget Deadline Passes As Legislators Continue To Assess Proposals For the 23rd time since 1986, California lawmakers failed to meet the constitutional deadline (June 15) for submitting a balanced budget to the governor. Strategic Plan: Place-Based Target Communities Selected Last week, the First 5 LA Board of Commissioners approved a portfolio of 14 communities to target for resource investment over the next five years. Learn more about these communities and how First 5 LA will move forward.


		News and Announcements Updates on early child development in Los Angeles and beyond. Child Development 101: Communicating through Crying July 26, 2010 From the moment they enter the world, babies have the ability to express themselves through crying. We explore questions parents should ask themselves when a baby cries and potential red flags. Champion Profile: Bonnie Henson July 26, 2010 A tireless breastfeeding advocate, Bonnie Henson encourages the practice through her position at Miller Children's Hospital, as CEO of Breastfeeding Taskforce of Greater Los Angeles and more. Evie's Desk: Summer BBQ's and Kids, Safety Tips July 26, 2010 Evie shares a blog entry she found about child safety around barbeques, and shares other tips for those throwing a backyard party with kids and adults.