News And Annoucements Index

Before the school year starts and the cold weather comes, parents should ensure their children are properly vaccinated.

Study raises questions on children's sleep guidelines.

Senate appropriations will examine bills that could improve access to healthy foods and increase support for low-income moms.

The Board of Commissioners allocated $400 million to programs to assist young children and their families in L.A. County.

A new brief explores how parents continue to support children's education after leaving family literacy programs.

Closing the nation's achievement gap through promoting health and wellness in school environments.

Children's nutrition program cut by $16.5 billion in U.S. House Committee.

Positive thinking is something learned in early childhood, and can be swayed by parents' optimism or pessimism.

Facing problems most children don't even know about, a recent First 5 LA study has found that, on any given night, at least 3,000 children 5 years and younger are homeless in Los Angeles County.

New plan will result in anti-obesity, health, dental care and vision care services and shelter for thousands of children 0-5 through a new, comprehensive funding strategy

The CEO of CommuniCard works with community organizations to better serve the Hispanic population.

Pending motion could lead to a ban of soda sales in Los Angeles City parks and libraries.

Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act, affirming steps already taken in California to improve children's health.

Major cuts and line-item vetoes to children's programs.

New study on FFN in L.A. County identifies characteristics and challenges of unlicensed, home-based child care providers.

Salad with a cause, summer learning and the results of an L.A. County Civil Grand Jury investigation into First 5 LA in this month's News and Congrats.

Up to 24 hospitals in L.A. County could be selected by First 5 LA to provide Universal Newborn Assessments and Welcome Baby.

Controversial legislation that would provide free diapers to low-income families not likely to pass.

Massive cuts to children's nutrition programs are being debated in the reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill.

Two bills important to first-time mothers and young kids will be considered by a Senate policy committee tomorrow.

Those who work with children, and those who raise them, took part in an event to learn about exercise, nutrition and fighting obesity.

Exploring data and care for maternal and child well-being was the mission of a recent two-day conference.

Sometimes, it's not always a good idea to Get Out & Play. Heat and smog should factor in to a child's outdoor physical activities.

Early bilingualism can give kids a big advantage in school and the workforce.

The state Legislature passed a budget that managed to stave off a number of major cuts to kids' programs.

The statewide Proposition 10 commission is facing a funding grab. What is the organization, its role and its relationship to local commissions?

First 5 LA researchers and partners examine U.S. Census Bureau statistics to show who lives in Los Angeles County.

The modern day dad takes on more of the child care duties than their fathers did ... but less of them live with their kids.

Physical activity is key in the fight against childhood obesity - but how much exercise should young children be getting?

Researchers explore links between left- and right-handedness to nature, nurture and the brain.