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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...
Watts-Willowbrook Supports Fatherhood Engagement
The Best Start Watts-Willowbrook community partnership was a proud sponsor of the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Million Father March, which took place at Animo Watts Academy on September 28, 2013. Over 250 South LA fathers and families participated in the event, which is...
Stepping Up to the Challenge in El Monte
On any given day of the week, you can find Elvy Perez, like many parents and residents in Best Start Communities across L.A. County, traveling by bus around the city of El Monte devoting her time and energy to improving the lives of families and children.A resident of...
First 5 LA Commends the Governor for Signing Bills Supporting Pregnant Women and Families with Young Children
New California Laws will help forward First 5 LA Policy GoalsLOS ANGELES-------Babies, families with young children and pregnant women all scored a major victory when Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 402 requiring all birthing hospitals to incorporate recommended...
Bringing Good Mojo to Metro
Deisy Guitierrez, Maria de Lourdes Gonzales and Ruth Andrade are bringing some good New Orleans mojo to their Best Start Metro LA community.The three Best Start Metro LA mothers – along with Para Los Niños staff and First 5 LA Public Affairs Officer Freddy Lee –...
Families Get Up and Move!
Finding fun and inexpensive activities for entire families to participate in can sometimes be a challenge even in a large city like Los Angeles, especially for low-income neighborhoods.That is why the Best Start Metro Los Angeles group decided to bring family...
Nation’s Attitude Trending Positive Towards Preschool Programs, Polls Find
Recent nationwide polls are reflecting the public's positive attitude towards and willingness to commit public funds to preschool, buoying grassroots efforts to bring quality preschool to every corner of the country.The poll results come on the heels of President...
Community Member Spotlight: Suzette DaSilva
For Suzette DaSilva, Best Start in Lancaster has been the opportunity she wishes she always had to learn about caring for children.“An opportunity like this would have helped me growing up or even with my children,” said Suzette.Although many parents often feel...
Questions and Answers About the Building Stronger Families Framework
On June 26, the First 5 LA Commission adopted a framework to help guide the Best Start effort moving forward. Several questions have arisen as to what this will mean for Best Start Communities. Below are two links, one in English and one in Spanish, to a document...
