By Kim Belshé, Executive Director, First 5 LA The Board of Commissioners meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, at the First 5 LA offices. All meetings are open to the public, and agendas are posted on our website at least...
By Kim Belshé, Executive Director, First 5 LA Fear and uncertainty are not new to many families in Los Angeles. For some, there’s the constant uncertainty that comes from living paycheck to paycheck. For others it’s the fear of losing a job, or having an unexpected...
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...
By Kim Belshé and Moira KenneyIn these volatile political times, one thing is clear to the majority of Americans – early education is important. Two polls conducted in 2016 show that voters prioritize early education opportunities. The First Five Years Fund found that...
By Kim Belshé and Robert K. Ross, M.D.When Jake was a child, his parents would scream at him every day. They told him everything he did was wrong and he was worthless. One day when Jake was 4, his father threw him against the wall three times.It was not until his...
