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From health insurance to keeping your child fit, First 5 LA programs provide valuable services and tips to parents and kids. Our funding contributes to a variety resources and services to ensure your child's good health. Whether it's preventing a toothache or getting emotionally prepared for school, First 5 LA grantees can help. Services include:
Browse our programs below to find grantee/service information related to health. For even more information and services, call the First 5 LA Parent Helpline at 1-888-FIRST5-LA (1-888-347-7855). |
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Programs
School ReadinessFirst 5 LA's School Readiness creates centers and programs that provide a wide range of services to help children get ready for school and facilitate family and community support for these efforts.
Healthy BirthsFirst 5 LA's Healthy Births program creates a network of organizations and individuals to ensure high-quality perinatal and interconception care is available to women in Los Angeles County.
Healthy KidsThe Healthy Kids program is designed to provide access to low- or no-cost health insurance for children ages 0-5 in L.A. County who are not eligible for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families.
Community-Developed InitiativesFirst 5 LA maintains a strong belief that members of individual communities are best suited to understanding the needs of their neighborhoods.
First 5 LA Parent HelplineFirst 5 LA Parent Helpline provides information, support, and assistance to expectant parents and parents/caregivers of children up to age 5 in L.A. County.
Workforce DevelopmentFirst 5 LA Workforce Development program supports providers and teachers by helping them achieve their professional goals.
Cross-Cutting ApproachesFirst 5 LA’s Cross-Cutting Approaches (CCA) focuses on strengthening and supporting formal and informal support systems that contribute to family-centered communities where young children and their families can become resilient, safe, and secure.
Early Developmental Screening and InterventionFirst 5 LA created the EDSI strategic partnership to improve early identification and intervention for young children with developmental or behavioral problems by transforming community systems in L.A. County.
Best StartBest Start LA addresses the most critical developmental period of life: 0-3. Primary relationships are the foundation of overall development and school readiness in children.
Oral Health & NutritionPlease visit the Oral Health and Community Development or the Oral Health and Nutrition Expansion and Enhancement web pages for grantee information.
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