“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh The quote above, delivered by First 5 LA Board relations specialist Linda Vo in a gift book by staff to Commissioner Duane Dennis, was one of many expressions of gratitude given...
Agenda Calls for Long-lasting Policy Changes to Improve Health Services, Child Care Eligibility and Access to Early Care and Education for Foster ChildrenLOS ANGELES – Saying the decisions we make for our children today will impact all of us tomorrow, First 5 LA...
First 5 LA Will Highlight Importance of Talking, Reading and Singing to Children, and Offer Breastfeeding and Diaper Changing Stations On-site for Parents Along with Fun Activities for Kids LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA today announced its sponsorship of the 2017 Los...
Multi-year Research Study Data Reveals a Nurturing Environment is Critical for Young Children from Spanish-language Households Learning English LOS ANGELES - First 5 LA released the latest edition of the Universal Preschool Child Outcomes Study (UPCOS), highlighting...
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Campaign Will Promote Importance of Early Language and Brain Development to New ParentsLOS ANGELES – Celebrating National Reading Month, First 5 LA and Too Small to Fail today announced a strategic partnership that will bring the national “Talking is Teaching: Talk,...
A few years ago, Rochelle McCollum was working as a manager of a dental office in El Monte, making good money and living in a nice home with her six kids. Then she got the news: her mother had breast cancer. So Rochelle left her job and home and moved her family into...
These Commission Summaries are intended to provide highlights of the First 5 LA Board of Commissioners’ actions to advance the outcome areas of First 5 LA’s 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. At the March 9 Commission meeting, highlights include approval of an extension of a...
