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Fantastic Futures – Reimagining the art of storytelling to inspire a better world
by Fraser Hammersly | Feb 6, 2024 | Articles, Blogs, News & Resources
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...
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Black History Month 2024: Honoring the past, present and future impact of Black artists in America
by Fraser Hammersly | Jan 31, 2024 | Articles, News & Resources
February 2024 February 1 marks the start of Black History Month! Celebrated annually in February, Black History Month is federally recognized time for uplifting the achievements and contributions...
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Staying Accountable to Young Kids and Families: An Analysis of Gov. Newsom’s Proposed 2024-25 State Budget
by Fraser Hammersly | Jan 25, 2024 | Articles, News & Resources
Ofelia Medina | Office of Government Affairs and Public Policy Senior Policy StrategistJanuary 25, 2024 In the second year marked by economic volatility, “keeping promises” and “accountability”...
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California Must Prioritize Young Children, Despite Budget Deficit
by Fraser Hammersly | Jan 11, 2024 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
The First 5 Network Calls for Safeguarding Essential Services to Children SACRAMENTO, CA (January 11, 2024) - The First 5 Network appreciates the Governor and administration for maintaining their...
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2023 Culture of Health Prize Winne
by Fraser Hammersly | Nov 17, 2023 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
The African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative accepted the award at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation celebration in Albuquerque, NM November 16, 2023 The Los Angeles...
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Nov. 9, 2023, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summar
by Fraser Hammersly | Nov 16, 2023 | Articles, News & Resources, Our Board
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A Letter from Our Executive Director Karla Pleitéz Howell on First 5 LA’s 2024-29 Strategic Plan
by Fraser Hammersly | Nov 8, 2023 | Articles, News & Resources
November 9, 2023 Dear Partners, Every child has the potential to thrive. The pandemic exacerbated disparities and laid bare what we have long known: that healthy food, secure housing, and families’...
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Oct. 12, 2023, Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary
by Fraser Hammersly | Oct 26, 2023 | Articles
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Revitalized El Monte School to Turn into a Cool, Green Community Oasis
by Fraser Hammersly | Oct 26, 2023 | Articles, News & Resources, The Link Advocates, Governments, Families, and Parks Initiative (Link)
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Making Room for Dads: Meet the South Los Angeles Communities Advocating for Healthy and Joyous Black Births
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 28, 2023 | African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM), Articles, News & Resources
September...