Press Room
The First 5 LA Press Room is a helpful first stop when seeking recent statements and positions on our accomplishments and priorities for L.A. County’s youngest children.
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![First 5 LA Announces New Department Directors and Management Structure](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/14515070786-0547d28850-z_689.jpg)
First 5 LA Announces New Department Directors and Management Structure
by Amado Ulloa | Aug 30, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room, Raoul Ortega
Updated Structure Will Enable First 5 LA to More Effectively Advance Key Outcome Areas to Benefit Kids Los Angeles- First 5 LA today announced new department directors and a management structure designed to strengthen its ability to effectively execute its 2015-2020...
![First 5 LA Names John Wagner as Executive Vice President](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wagnerjohn_225.jpg)
First 5 LA Names John Wagner as Executive Vice President
by Amado Ulloa | Aug 22, 2016 | Articles, John Wagner, News & Resources, Press Room
Wagner to Lead First 5 LA’s Efforts to Help Integrate and Coordinate County Services to Improve Outcomes for Young Children and Their Families LOS ANGELES– First 5 LA, an early childhood advocacy and public grantmaking organization, today named Chief Operating Officer...
![First 5 LA Launches Innovative Public Awareness Campaign to Support Parents and Caregivers](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/610-6936_794.jpg)
First 5 LA Launches Innovative Public Awareness Campaign to Support Parents and Caregivers
by Amado Ulloa | Jul 6, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
First Phase of Multiyear Campaign Focuses on Raising Awareness and Understanding of Challenges of Parenting, Helping Parents and Caregivers in L.A. County Build Social Connections LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA, a leading early childhood advocate and public grantmaker,...
![Final California Budget Includes Significant Investments for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jb2_383.jpg)
Final California Budget Includes Significant Investments for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services
by Amado Ulloa | Jun 15, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
As a leading early childhood education advocate, First 5 LA thanks the Governor and the California State Assembly and Senate for making the state’s youngest learners a top priority LOS ANGELES – In a significant victory for California’s youngest children, their...
![First 5 LA’s Fiscal Year 16-17 Budget Aims to Make a Broader Impact for Children and Families Across L.A. County](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/16753283883-ec206f7641-z_114.jpg)
First 5 LA’s Fiscal Year 16-17 Budget Aims to Make a Broader Impact for Children and Families Across L.A. County
by Amado Ulloa | Jun 9, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
Budget Advances Emphasis on Sustainable Public Financing, Public Policy and Systems-level Change LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA’s Board of Commissioners today approved a fiscal year 2016-2017 budget that advances the organization’s emphasis on sustainable public financing,...
![First 5 LA Names Daniela Pineda, Ph.D. as Vice President of Integration & Learning](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daniela-pineda1_246.jpg)
First 5 LA Names Daniela Pineda, Ph.D. as Vice President of Integration & Learning
by Amado Ulloa | Jun 8, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
LOS ANGELES– First 5 LA, a leading public grantmaking and child advocacy organization, today named Daniela Pineda, Ph.D. as Vice President of Integration & Learning. This position is part of a five-member Executive Team of organization-wide leaders tasked with...
![First 5 LA Names Kim Pattillo Brownson as Vice President of Policy & Strategy](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/kim-pattillo-brownson_873.jpg)
First 5 LA Names Kim Pattillo Brownson as Vice President of Policy & Strategy
by Amado Ulloa | Jun 2, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
LOS ANGELES– First 5 LA, a leading public grantmaking and child advocacy organization, today named Kim Pattillo Brownson as Vice President of Policy and Strategy. The position is one of five executive team members tasked with the oversight, development and execution...
![Governor Brown Proposes No Funding Increases for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jb2_650.jpg)
Governor Brown Proposes No Funding Increases for Quality Early Childhood Education Programs and Services
by Amado Ulloa | May 16, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Policy Agenda, Press Room
First 5 LA, a Leading Early Childhood Education Advocate, Calls on the California State Assembly and Senate to Ensure Quality Early Childhood Education Is Made a Top Funding PriorityLOS ANGELES – Despite strong public support for increased investments in early...
![First 5 LA Announces 2016 Legislative Agenda](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sk_42.jpg)
First 5 LA Announces 2016 Legislative Agenda
by Amado Ulloa | Apr 19, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Policy Agenda, Press Room
Board Chair Calls Advocacy Efforts Critical to Achieving Policy and Systems Change to Benefit ChildrenLOS ANGELES– As part of its mission to ensure that young children in Los Angeles County get the best start in life, First 5 LA today announced its 2016 State...
![First 5 LA Names Christina Altmayer as Vice President of Programs and Carl Gayden as Senior Director of Administration](https://www.first5la.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dsc-2606_556.jpg)
First 5 LA Names Christina Altmayer as Vice President of Programs and Carl Gayden as Senior Director of Administration
by Amado Ulloa | Apr 7, 2016 | Articles, News & Resources, Press Room
LOS ANGELES – First 5 LA, a leading public grantmaking and child advocacy organization, today named Christina Altmayer as Vice President of Programs and Carl Gayden as Senior Director of Administration. The Vice President of Programs is part of a five-member Executive...