As a young child, Shaquan Wilson was separated from her mother and sent to live in a string of foster homes that shattered her sense of security. Nearly two decades later, a tearful separation was happening again – but this time to Wilson and her 1-year-old daughter,...
The New Year brought in a number of exciting new changes to First 5 LA’s Board. During the January 14 meeting, Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila James Kuehl was unanimously elected as Commission Chair for 2016, while Commissioner Judy Abdo was unanimously elected...
Each month, Executive Director Kim Belshé reports to the Board the highlights and key developments made in the work of First 5 LA and the broader early childhood development landscape. This January, Belshé began by welcoming new Commission Chair and Los Angeles County...
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 January 14 Commission meeting, highlights include a presentation on First 5...
Supervisor Kuehl Calls Commission’s Work Important, Plans to Focus on Creating Partnerships, Alternative Sources of Funding to Help Support First 5 LA’s Mission LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila James Kuehl was unanimously elected as Chair of the...
Budget priorities should address opportunity and achievement gaps for California’s youngest children SACRAMENTO — With more than 17 years of experience addressing deficits in quality early learning, First 5 is California’s largest network of advocates for children 0...
Daniel tiene 17 años, es alto, de ojos color marrón y de mirada tímida. Vive en la ciudad de Los Ángeles con su mamá y dos hermanos de 13 y 11 años de edad. "Tenía 5 años cuando viví la separación de mis padres y empecé a tartamudear, fui la burla de mis compañeros,...
First 5 LA funds Best Start Metro LA's newsletter Acción Comunitaria to provide parents and residents in the community a place to share their personal stories and experiences of Best Start. All stories are written by community members and designed to inspire others to...
First 5’s Say Quality Early Learning and Care Are Key to Closing Opportunity Gaps NationwideSACRAMENTO, Calif. — December 9, 2015 — First 5 California, First 5 Association of California, and First 5 Los Angeles, today applauded the passage of S. 1177, the Every...
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 72 hours in advance. These Commission Summaries...
