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New Study Examines Developmental Concerns of Families in WIC
Ann Isbell | First 5 LA Health Systems Program Officer March 27, 2024 Because parents are deeply attuned to their children, they are often the first to notice a developmental concern. But when they...
Women’s History Month 2024: Bringing a vision for more equitable health outcomes to life with Adjoa Jones
March 2024 In recognition of this year's Women's History Month theme, "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion," First 5 LA is excited to share a profile series that celebrates the...
Women’s History Month: Fully Embodied with Dignity, Agency and Power, Dr. Melissa Franklin is Changing Oppressive Systems
In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, we highlight the achievements of inspiring women across Los Angeles County who make important contributions every day to eliminate bias and...
Women’s History Month 2024: Dedicated to equity, inclusion and seeing delight on every child’s face
March 12, 2024 In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, we highlight the achievements of inspiring women across Los Angeles County who make important contributions every day to eliminate...
Cornerstones of Optimal Development: Ensuring Basic Needs and Reducing Child Poverty
Erika Witt | First 5 LA Policy Analyst March 7, 2024 Children's well-being is a multi-dimensional issue. To thrive, children need health care, nutrition, housing and child care. These basic needs...
The Early Care and Education Workforce and Workplace in Los Angeles County: A Longitudinal Analysis, 2020-2023
November 2023 By Anna Powell, Wanzi Muruvi, Lea J.E. Austin, and Abby Copeman Petig First 5 LA partnered with the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment to produce this longitudinal report...
February 8, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary
Fraser Hammersly | Digital Content Specialist February 29, 2024 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners convened in person on Feb. 8, 2024. The agenda included the election of chair and vice chair...
First 5 LA Annual Reporting Project Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
FIRST 5 LA ANNUAL REPORTING PROJECT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) POSTING DATE: February 20, 2024 DUE DATE: March 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): March 11, 2024- the following...
FIRST 5 LA ECE POLICY ADVOCACY FUND: Learnings from Funder-Field Symbiosis
February 2024 In 2016, First 5 Los Angeles- a quasi-government agency—responded to a need for Early Care & Education (ECE) systems change in a way that was supportive, dynamic, and replicable....
Fantastic Futures – Reimagining the art of storytelling to inspire a better world
Alex Wade | First 5 LA Communities Senior Program Officer February 6, 2024 Last October in South L.A., while attending Rising Communities’ 2023 Policy Forum – Fantastic Futures, I witnessed a...
