First 5 LA has recently undertaken the rollout phase of the Best Start Families Framework, or BSFF, at each of the 14 Best Start Communities, marking a significant step in the initial implementation of the BSFF.Approved by the First 5 LA Commission in November, the...
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VIDEO: Covered CA Forum in Watts-Willowbrook
On November 20, 2013 the Watts-Willowbrook Best Start Community Partnership held a meeting on the Affordable Care Act and Covered California. Local experts and organizations came together to provide concrete support to the community by linking them to information,...
VIDEO: Best Start Metro LA and Panorama City & Neighbors Joint Communications Workgroup
On December 5, 2013, members of Best Start Metro LA and Best Start Panorama City & Neighbors held a joint workgroup meeting at the First 5 LA offices to share and learn about each other’s communications efforts and beyond. Pilar Marrero, journalist of La Opinión...
Belshé Testifies at Blue Ribbon Commission
During a recent meeting of the Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection, First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé spoke strongly about the importance of working together to reduce child abuse and neglect in L.A. County. "No one agency can prevent...
Photo Essay: Panorama City & Metro Best Start Leaders Learn From Reporter
A reporter from La Opinion Newspaper met with leaders from Panorama City and Metro Los Angeles to share reporting tips and writing skills to inspire and motivate others in their community change efforts. The parent and resident leaders left the meeting at the First 5...
Potluck in El Monte – Sharing Health and Making Friends
Last night the South El Monte and El Monte Best Start leaders hosted a holiday potluck at Spiritt Family Services in South El Monte. The potluck was an opportunity to bring friends and introduce them to Best Start. Potluck attendees walked out with concrete ideas on...
Building Stronger Families Framework Implementation Funded for up to $4.6 Million
The First 5 LA Commission is allocating up to $4.9 million in funds to begin implementing the Building Stronger Families Framework within its 14 Best Start Communities.The Best Start framework reflects First 5 LA’s belief that if parents are strong and communities...
Local Public Officials and Childhood Advocates Endorse Introduction of President's Pre- School For All Plan
Proponents for early childhood education are supporting bipartisan legislation that will mean expanding access to and quality of early learning programs for children in Los Angeles County and across the nationLOS ANGELES - First 5 LA, Los Angeles County Supervisor and...
Faith Based Leaders are Connectors through Best Start
Churches, temples, mosques — these types of institutions are often considered the backbone of a community. And while religious leaders typically use their time with their congregations to depart teachings from their faith, many also see the power in reaching their...
