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An Update to Our Partners on COVID-19 from First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé
Dear Partners: Thank you for your leadership and critical work to support children, families and communities as well as your employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize the...
A Letter to Our Partners from First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé
FOR INFORMATION AND RESOURCES REGARDING COVID-19, CLICK HERE. Dear Partners, First 5 LA cares deeply for you and your health and safety during this time of increased public health concern...
Aligning the Stars: Chronicle of a Home Visiting System Expansion
The early months and years of life represent a unique window of vulnerability and opportunity for the entire family. For infants and their parents, positive experiences during this time can lay the...
Consultant Pool Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Posting Date: August 1, 2019 Update: Appendix A - Areas of Expertise updated on 10/8/2019 Update: FAQs posted on 10/9/2019 Update: There is no requirement that the applicant have a physical office...
Commission Meeting Summary for February 13, 2020
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...
Speaking Out: Local Reaction to Gov. Newsom’s Early Childhood Budget Proposals
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...
First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé Joins Early Childhood Advocates in Strong Opposition to the Public Charge Ruling
On January 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin implementing the new public charge regulations on February 24, 2020 which will allow immigration...
Looking to the Future of Early Childhood in California: An Analysis of Gov. Newsom’s Proposed 2020-2021 Budget
After the groundbreaking and historic investments made in early childhood last year, early childhood advocates and families across the Golden State eagerly awaited the unveiling of California...
Making the News: Paid Family Leave Cont.
Presidential Election 2020 Refinery 29: Where The 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand On Paid Family LeaveOn Tuesday afternoon, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Rosa DeLauro reintroduced the Family...
Making the News: Who Really Pays for Family Leave? Who Should? A Conversation Worth Having
Did you know 40% of Americans can't cover a $400 emergency expense? Now imagine that emergency expense comes in the form lost wages. Missing just three days of work from a $15-an-hour job to care...
