Invoice Templates for Fiscal Year 17-18Cost ReimbursementDeliverables-BasedFixed Fee for ServiceFlat Fee for ServiceHourlyRetainer-Based

Incorporating Learnings: Top 4 Tips for Collaborating
The Integration and Learning Division has hosted many Reflective Sessions for teams across the organization in recent weeks.The purpose of these sessions is to build in time to reflect on what worked well on projects, as well as to identify areas of improvement for...
Early Childhood Matters – Issue #18
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Commission Summary for July 13, 2017
In a time-tested tradition as part of First 5 LA’s 2015-2020 Strategic Plan update, the Board engaged with staff and experts in two breakout sessions to learn about and discuss the systems change and policy framework in two emerging strategies: Trauma and...

Parents’ Point of View: Community Involvement

4 Kids and a Question: Summer Reading

A Journey of Learning
A Cambodian refugee from Long Beach. A teacher turned grandmother from West Athens. A small business child care provider from Palmdale. A working mom and dad from the San Fernando Valley. Each of them from different backgrounds, but all on a similar journey as Best...

Champion for Children: Manuel Fierro – Putting Words Into Action
Manuel Fierro knows firsthand the power of a child experiencing a safe and loving environment. As a first-generation Angeleno, Manuel credits his early experiences for setting the trajectory of his professional career by working with families in order to better help...

Grant Managers Network/Peak Annual Conference Brown Bag Discussion
On July 6th Jennifer Eckhart, Marsha Ellis, and Manuel Fierro presented insights from the GMN/Peak Annual conference at a Brown Bag Discussion in the MPR. Participants feasted on a delicious spread, but the real substance of the hour came from the information-packed...

Early Education Is Affordable for More Families Under New State Budget
By Kim BelshéHere in Los Angeles County, the extreme shortage of early learning opportunities for young children is an urgent issue, especially for families with babies and toddlers. According to a recent report, 59% of preschoolers lack access to early learning...