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Impact of the Public Charge: A Health Care Provider Perspective
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles, Author: Jeff Schnaufer
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...

Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – September 2019
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 22, 2019 | Articles, Early Childhood Matters Newsletters
Stay up to date on the latest news from First 5 LA by subscribing to our Early Childhood Matters newsletter via the sign-up below.Early Childhood Matters is a once-a-month newsletter covering the...
With AB 1004 Signed, More Young Kids Will Be Screened Early for Developmental Milestones
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 2, 2019 | Articles, Press Room
First 5 LA, First 5 Association, and Children Now are thrilled by Governor Newsom's signing of AB 1004 (McCarty), which will help ensure California's babies and toddlers receive the developmental...
California Early Learning Groups Celebrate AB 378 Signing as Big Victory for Family ChildCare Providers, Children and Families
by Amado Ulloa | Oct 1, 2019 | Articles, Press Room
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First 5 LA and Early Edge California praised family childcare providers in California for their long-fought victory for collective bargaining rights and...

Little by Little: Celebrating New Milestones With a Good Book and a Bowl of Cereal
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 27, 2019 | Articles, Author: Christine Tran, Blogs, Little By Little
Christine Tran | First 5 LA Family Supports Program...

Making the News: Should Vaccinations Be Immune to Politics?
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 26, 2019 | Articles, Author: Katie Kurutz, News & Resources
Ask any public health official and they will tell you that disease eradication through immunization is one of the greatest population-level health achievements in modern history. Deadly diseases...

Why Investing in Early Childhood Is Everyone’s Business
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 26, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources
Following the Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow summit, dozens of Long Beach leaders in business, early childhood and the community gathered at a reception at the Long Beach Marriott with California...

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Summit Draws Hundreds Together
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 25, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources, Quality Early Learning
Getting children ready for kindergarten involves more than parents. There are many people involved —including preschool teachers, child care providers and school district officials — and, at times,...

Should You Talk With Your Young Children About Race?
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 25, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources
All the while children are young enough to still enjoy cuddles and storybooks yet growing to see the world through fun games like I Spy With My Little Eye, they also are becoming increasingly...

How Data Can Help Drive Policy to Boost Children’s Chances
by Amado Ulloa | Sep 25, 2019 | Articles, News & Resources
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...