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Helping improve the lives of children and families in LA County.

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@First5LA
First 5 LA
@First5LA
9 months
First 5 LA is proud to present the four initiatives fundamental to advancing our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan. Each initiative is centered on creating opportunities for #LACounty families to flourish. Learn more:
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When communities work together, families thrive. In July, #BestStart leaders, parents, and caregivers gathered virtually to exchange ideas for shaping systems that meet the needs of #LACounty families & children. Learn more:
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Every child deserves a safe place to grow and thrive. The #LACounty homeless count has recently reported over 1,000 unsheltered families with children, according to a new story by @LAist reporter @ellywyu. Let’s build systems that support whole families.
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August is #TransgenderHistoryMonth in CA. Trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive families are part of LA County’s strength. First 5 LA is committed to inclusive systems that support every child and parent. Learn more:
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Grant Alert! Apply now for up to $80K through the Community Opportunities Flexible Fund (First 5 LA EC PAF) to support system change for kids 0–5 & their families, administered by @CommunityPrtnrs Due: Sept 8, 2025 & Jan 9, 2026:
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25 days
After moving to L.A., Brooklynn found support for her son through Help Me Grow LA. Trained Family Partners guided her every step to access the supports her son needed. Read Brooklynn’s story and learn how to get connected: @CaliforniaDDS
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RT @bif_la: Join us for the SLASB AAIMM Regional Meeting on Wed, July 24 at 2 PM at Lomita Library!. Hear community updates and learn how t….
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Organizations like TODEC are helping parents create emergency care plans. For many, it’s about keeping their young children safe, stable, and supported. @JennyAGold
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New analysis of national data shows 4 in 10 families with young children face material hardship, with clear impacts on child wellbeing. Read more about what families are facing and why listening to them matters in this study:
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RT @EdSource: OPINION: Although child care providers always step up when they're needed, the lack of decent pay and other infrastructure le….
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Although child care providers always step up when they're needed, the lack of decent pay and other infrastructure leaves the industry on life support and parents at their wits' end.
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First 5 LA
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2 months
Immigrant families across LA are facing difficult talks with their kids about immigration enforcement actions by ICE & possible separation. Experts say honesty, safety plans & emotional check-ins help kids cope. Visit to learn more.
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First 5 LA
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2 months
Wishing you a happy and safe #FourthOfJuly! Here's to family fun, little laughs, and joyful memories with our youngest children. 💙❤️
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First 5 LA
@First5LA
2 months
The Trump Administration’s Executive Order and the #SCOTUS recent ruling have generated widespread confusion and fear among immigrant families, mixed-status families and birthing parents. Read our full statement:
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@First5LA
2 months
First 5 LA President and CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell released the following statement in response to the enacted FY 2025-2026 #CABudget. Read the full statement:
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RT @LABestBabies: Our Immigration Resource Hub just got an upgrade!. Now easier to navigate, with new sections and even more helpful resour….
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RT @QualityStartLA: Join us and our amazing partners this Saturday at Pasadena City College for a fun-filled #Dayofplay!💛 Hosted by @Saveth….
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First 5 LA
@First5LA
2 months
Happy Father’s Day! From small gestures to lifelong lessons, fathers help build the foundation for healthy childhoods. This Father’s Day, we celebrate the many ways you help your children thrive. #FathersDay💙
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First 5 LA
@First5LA
2 months
It took 900 days for the power of the Emancipation Proclamation to reach Galveston and proclaim Black slaves free. We honor #Juneteenth as a historical marker of resilience. Join local events where families come together to learn and remember:
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RT @CalkidsProgram: Hey parents—did you know your baby might already have a college scholarship? California created CalKIDS to give familie….
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First 5 LA
@First5LA
3 months
“If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society.” – Bayard Rustin. Find family Pride events + read more about the history, progress, and challenges that shape Pride:
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@First5LA
3 months
First 5 LA stands with LA County’s immigrant community. Our president & CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell shares a response to recent federal immigration raids in Los Angeles. Read the full statement:
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