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

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@First5LA
First 5 LA
1 year
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: https://t.co/9LniaACK9Y
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First 5 LA
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New RFP: Community Voice for Housing Equity Project First 5 LA is seeking to partner with up to 5 CBOs to help turn housing research into community-informed policy recommendations that elevate family and community voice in housing advocacy. Details in link https://t.co/yaoTAps2Zp
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First 5 LA
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First 5 LA’s DLL Communication Campaign Evaluation RFQ is now live! We’re seeking a firm to evaluate campaign strategies (FY 22–26) and measure message reach, resonance, and impact across key audiences. Open thru 12/10/25 https://t.co/QUxrRRBXFE
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First 5 LA
13 days
First 5 LA is seeking a Strategic Communications & Social Media agency partner to help drive narrative change & strengthen messaging to advance the 2024–29 Strategic Plan. RFQ Open Until: Dec 5, 2025 You can find the solicitation here: https://t.co/DF4wW41yLs
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First 5 LA
1 month
First 5 LA’s President & CEO Karla Pleitéz Howell has been appointed by @GavinNewsom to California's Early Childhood Policy Council. Karla will help shape statewide policies to ensure every child has what they need to thrive. #EarlyChildhood https://t.co/0N16S89O85
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First 5 LA
1 month
AAIMM Village Fund Application is OPEN! Supporting Black-led orgs & small businesses serving Black families in #LACounty throughout the childbirth journey. Deadline: Nov 3, 5PM PT Learn more, watch the informational webinar, and apply at https://t.co/m5ozaOUO5w
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First 5 LA
2 months
As #HispanicHeritageMonth ends, we celebrate the cultures that shape our community and reaffirm our commitment to helping every child has what they need to thrive. 💙 We honor the power of dual language learning. #First5LA #JuntosSomosMásFuertes
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First 5 LA
2 months
This October, First 5 LA joins #LACounty in celebrating Filipino American History Month. Honoring the manongs and recognizing the contributions of Filipino Americans to our nation’s history and communities today 💙💛❤️ Learn more about #FAHM events: https://t.co/QJlggDHytU
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First 5 LA
2 months
Bilingualism is a strength. Children thrive when families nurture more than one language at home. Learn simple ways to support early bilingual vocabulary growth through reading, singing and play: https://t.co/yr2N3IGuTn
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First 5 LA
2 months
Families facing housing instability deserve safe, supportive spaces to grow and thrive. The new Betty Bazaar Center in Los Angeles, led by @CCRC4KIDS and @hopethemission, offers free child care as parents work toward stable housing. Learn more: https://t.co/sFc1f2sShR
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First 5 LA
2 months
Congratulations to First 5 LA Program Officer Ann Isbell, PhD, for her joint authorship of a newly published field study for @ZEROTOTHREE. Her work reflects a commitment to strengthening systems that support families in the earliest, most critical years. https://t.co/8dpB0TKCt2
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First 5 LA
3 months
#HispanicHeritageMonth 🎉 marks a time to honor the cultures, histories & contributions of Hispanic & Latino communities vital to LA’s past, present & future. 💜 #JuntosSomosMásFuertes Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month local activities: https://t.co/yRQ4YOhQBP
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First 5 LA
3 months
We’re Hiring! First 5 LA is looking for a Director of Policy to lead equity-driven advocacy for children prenatal to age 5 and their families. Help us shape systems where every child can thrive. Apply now: https://t.co/1itIIN7foN
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First 5 LA
3 months
We’re Hiring! First 5 LA is seeking a Director of Communities to lead equity-centered, community-driven change for children prenatal to age 5 and their families. Be part of shaping systems where every child can thrive. Apply now: https://t.co/FVpuBxFdZf
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First 5 LA
3 months
First 5 LA is seeking qualified partners for the Child & Family Progress Project to help track outcomes for children prenatal to age 5. Due: Sept 11, 2025 Apply now: https://t.co/Hkni3qr3eS #First5LA #FundingOpportunity
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First 5 LA
3 months
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: https://t.co/52lo4SqARW
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First 5 LA
4 months
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. https://t.co/j8B2XGCity
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First 5 LA
4 months
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: https://t.co/nsjfcYjydT
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First 5 LA
4 months
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: https://t.co/t59DYuFUwC
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First 5 LA
4 months
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: https://t.co/FUhupRd370 @CaliforniaDDS
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