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...
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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...
VIDEO: Liliana’s Story – Best Start Wilmington
VIDEO: Liliana's Story - Best Start Wilmington On June 27, 2013, Best Start Wilmington hosted a “Healthy Lifestyles Event.” That is where we caught up with Liliana Tirado, a Best Start member who plays a very important role in keeping her community fit and...
VIDEO: Best Start Panorama City & Neighbors Plans the Learn, Play, Grow Event
Best Start Panorama City & Neighbors plans a successful Learn, Play, Grow event that makes the San Fernando Valley proud. Watch for all the details!Make sure to click the “CC” icon for English/Spanish subtitles.
Policy Pick: Legislators Working to Renew Funding for Children’s Health Care Programs
On June 13, 2013, the First 5 LA Commission approved its 2013 State Legislative Agenda, which includes 10 kid-friendly bills covering a variety of topics such as child care, preschool, nutrition, health care and other areas. Throughout the summer, the Monday Morning...
A Breath of Fresh Air
A Breath of Fresh AirKarina, center, with her family at Best Start Compton’s Stroll in the Park event. Ever since she was born, 5-year-old Karina has struggled to breathe. Doctors gave her inhalers, but it was not enough. For a time, her family wondered if she would...
Keeping Cool and Staying Fit in Palmdale
The sound of children playing drowned out the quiet roar of the air conditioning this weekend at the Palmdale Learning Plaza auditorium.The Get Up, Get Fit Palmdale event, planned by the more than 25 parents and leaders who participate in the Best Start Palmdale...
First 5 LA Listens and Learns from Best Start Communities
Members of the Best Start East LA Advisory Committee share ideas with Kim Belshé.In an effort to dig into the key questions about the strategies, results and ways to measure progress in Best Start, First 5 LA’s senior leadership team has journeyed to seven locations...
Video: Walking Tour and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds in Watts
Video: Walking Tour and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds in Watts On Saturday, May 18, 2013, Best Start Watts-Willowbrook hosted a Resource Fair at Ted Watkins Park in Watts that attracted more than 500 residents. The event started at 9:00 a.m. with a walking tour of...
