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Leading California Early Childhood Advocates Oppose Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule
Ruling Creates Dire Future for Families As They Are Denied Access to Critical Health Care, Housing and Nutrition ServicesFOR IMMIGRATION RESOURCES, VISIT:...
Early Childhood Matters Newsletter – July 2019
Early Childhood Matters: First 5 LA's once-a-month newsletter that brings you the latest stories on issues that affect kids and families. Stay connected by subscribing to Early Childhood Matters...
Turning the “Myth” of Work-Life Balance into Reality
I thought I could have it all: an ambitious career and a growing family. But as a new mother struggling to manage a job that required travel, evening hours and 60+ hour workweeks, I quickly decided...
Commission Meeting Summary for July 11, 2019
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...
Making the News: Counting Every Child, Because Every Child Counts
The United States Constitution requires that every person in the country be counted every 10 years, a process we know as the U.S. Census. The data collected by the Census is used to determine the...
Can Businesses Benefit from Helping Parents Balance Family and Workplace Responsibilities?
With record-low levels of unemployment, businesses are finding it increasingly challenging to recruit qualified employees and retain quality talent. One solution many employers are turning to is...
Early Developmental Screenings: Missed Opportunities Can Have Long-Lasting Effects
*Editor's Note: Names of parents and children have been changed to protect their identities. Lucy noticed some speech issues in her 2-year-old son, David. She took him to his doctor and the doctor...
Celebrating Armando Jimenez: Making Young Children a Top Priority Then, Now and Always
Day One was daunting. In 1998 California voters passed Prop 10, which created a new system of county-level commissions dedicated to advocate for young children up to age 5, funded by a tax on...
What We’re Doing: July 2019
Pictured L–R: Early Learning and Development Operations Manager at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Chrystina Smith-Rasshan; Professional Development & Coaching Manager at Child Care...
Lobbying Compliance and Advocacy Guidance Consultant Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Posting Date: July 16, 2019 Closing Date for Applications: August 5, 2019 ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Proposers must meet the following minimum requirements: Location: The proposer shall have and maintain a...
