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Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 Budget Supports Early Childhood Investments Amid Economic Uncertainty
Ofelia Medina | Senior Policy Strategist February 26, 2025 In early January, California Governor Gavin Newsom provided a high-level highlight of the state’s 2025-2026 Budget proposal, which included...
After the Fires: Rebuilding LA for Young Children
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer February 26, 2025 It's a crisp, bright February morning in Robinson Park, where Pasadena's annual Black History Festival is underway. Despite the fires that raged...
First 5 LA Applauds L.A. County Board of Supervisors for Prioritizing the Rebuilding and Recovery Needs of Child Care Providers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2025 Contact: Marlene Fitzsimmons Phone: 213.482.7807 Connection to Resources and Streamlined Process To Reopen Critical Child Care Services for County Residents ...
First 5 LA Thanks Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for Speeding Rebuilding and Recovery in Wake of LA Fires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 Contact: Marlene Fitzsimmons Phone: 213.482.7807 Public Agency Applauds Mayor’s Leadership in Supporting L.A. City Youngest Children and Their Families Los...
Celebrating Black History Month 2025
February 2025 This February, First 5 LA joins families and communities across Los Angeles in celebrating Black History Month. Originally conceived in 1926 as a way of preserving and sharing Black...
The Journey is a Celebration: Creating spaces of joy to promote maternal mental health
By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer January 29, 2025 Note: This article was written shortly prior to the Eaton fire, which has impacted many families in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) region. The SGV...
First 5 LA President and CEO Releases Statement on L.A. County Fires
January 15, 2025 Dear, Los Angeles County Community, First and foremost, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe. Our hearts go out to the members of our community and their loved...
First 5 Network Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 10, 2024)—The First 5 Network, which includes First 5 California, the First 5 Association of California, and First 5 LA, issued the following statements regarding Governor...
L.A. County Wildfire Recovery Resources
First 5 LA has created a dedicated resource page to help families, communities and partners navigate and access the available services and supports related to the Palisades and Eaton Fires. This...
Working Together to Create Change: A Conversation with First 5 LA President & CEO Karla Pleitéz Howel
November 21, 2024 One of the highlights at First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners meeting this month was a discussion on the four initiatives that will be used to implement First 5 LA’s 2024-2029...
