Alex Wade | First 5 LA Communities Senior Program Officer February 6, 2024 Last October in South L.A., while attending Rising Communities’ 2023 Policy Forum – Fantastic Futures, I witnessed a ‘transformative’ panel discussion on the 20-short stories anthology...
Black History Month 2024: Honoring the past, present and future impact of Black artists in America
February 2024 February 1 marks the start of Black History Month! Celebrated annually in February, Black History Month is federally recognized time for uplifting the achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to the United States, as well as the long and...
Staying Accountable to Young Kids and Families: An Analysis of Gov. Newsom’s Proposed 2024-25 State Budget
Ofelia Medina | Office of Government Affairs and Public Policy Senior Policy StrategistJanuary 25, 2024 In the second year marked by economic volatility, “keeping promises” and “accountability” during a period of revenue normalization were underscored by California...
California Must Prioritize Young Children, Despite Budget Deficit
The First 5 Network Calls for Safeguarding Essential Services to Children SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2024) - The First 5 Network appreciates the Governor and administration for maintaining their commitment to early childhood education, infant and early childhood...
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2023 Culture of Health Prize Winne
The African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative accepted the award at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation celebration in Albuquerque, NM November 16, 2023 The Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention...
Nov. 9, 2023, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summar
November 16, 2023 First 5...
A Letter from Our Executive Director Karla Pleitéz Howell on First 5 LA’s 2024-29 Strategic Plan
November 9, 2023 Dear Partners, Every child has the potential to thrive. The pandemic exacerbated disparities and laid bare what we have long known: that healthy food, secure housing, and families’ experiences of safety and belonging are critical to children’s...
Oct. 12, 2023, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary
October 26, 2023 First 5...
Revitalized El Monte School to Turn into a Cool, Green Community Oasis
October 26, 2023 El Monte’s long-closed Norwood...
Making Room for Dads: Meet the South Los Angeles Communities Advocating for Healthy and Joyous Black Births
September 28, 2023 Building the Village is a special 4-part series focusing on...