January 26, 2022 The U.S. tax code is...
Fraser Hammersly
In Memoriam: Jeff Schnaufer, Award-Winning Writer and Beloved Colleague
January 26, 2023 First 5 LA is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear colleague, Jeff Schnaufer, who passed away in December 2022. The January issue of the Early Childhood Matters newsletter, a publication that Jeff held close to his heart and contributed numerous...
Karla Pleitéz Howell Releases Statement on Monterey Park Mass Shooting
January 23, 2023 This past weekend should have...
First 5 LA Works to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
January 18, 2023 Violeta Recinos’ son was just eight...
First 5: Governor Newsom’s 2023–24 Budget Proposal Continues Support of California’s Youngest Children and Families
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2023) – Governor Newsom released his proposed budget plan Tuesday, which continues to demonstrate his commitment to provide for the needs of young children and their families and continuing to build toward an improved early childhood...
The Gift and Opportunity We’re Given to Work Together in Service of LA County’s Children and Families
January 4, 2022 Dear Partners, In June 2022, I shared with you my decision to step down as executive director of First 5 LA at the end of the year. It’s extraordinary how quickly six months have come and gone. And yet, these months have been a source of pride as the...
November 10, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary: First 5 LA final Board meeting of 2022 signals milestone transitions
November 17, 2022 An historic day for First 5 LA...
First 5 LA’s Journey Toward Deepening a Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
November 15, 2022 First 5 LA is an independent county public agency that works to improve public systems so that they support the development of children, prenatal to age 5 in Los Angeles County. We want every child in the county to reach their full developmental...
First 5 LA Sharpens Its Focus, Welcomes New Leadership and Celebrates Legacies
November 10, 2022 Today, First 5 LA made several announcements as it enters into a year of continued transformation to evolve its complex and consequential work to create greater impact for Los Angeles County’s youngest children, families and communities, particularly...
FIRST 5 LA ANNOUNCES KARLA PLEITÉZ HOWELL AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former Branch Chief for the Child Care Development Division for California Department of Social Services Selected to Lead L.A. County Early Childhood Advocacy Organization LOS ANGELES, CA (November 10, 2022) – Today, during its final board meeting of the year, First...
