New Report from WIC: More Latino Children in Preschool
The WIC/First 5 LA Data Mining research partnership recently released Latino Children Showing Higher Rates of Preschool Enrollment, comparing enrollment rates in 2005 with rates in 2008. More »
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Family Literacy Evaluation Study
Recently, the American Institutes for Research published a comprehensive evaluation of our Family Literacy Initiative, highlighting parts of an eight-year study of the initiative. More »
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Request for Qualifications
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Consultant Resource Directory
First 5 LA is seeking applicants for the development of an online searchable database of consultants and consulting firms. The directory will be a resource for social sector organizations seeking qualitative professional services. More »
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Early Childhood Programs in the 2010 Federal Budget
First 5 LA has been tracking President Obama's 2010 federal budget that was released in May, and we are happy to report that many of the line items are focused on children and families. Learn more details. More »
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Reminder to Attend Summer Safety FunFest!
First 5 LA's FREE outdoor event, the Summer Safety FunFest! is this Saturday and I encourage the whole community to join in! Bring your family, your swimsuit and the families you work with to the Los Angeles EXPO Center for a day of fun and learning.
The FunFest! will feature workshops on car seat safety, water and bike safety/awareness and swimming lessons. Fingerprint and photo IDs for children will be available along with rock climbing, face painting, crafts and other fun activities. Lunch and other refreshments will also be provided while supplies last.
Click here to download the event flier in Spanish and English. Please note that parents wishing to participate in the car seat training class should register by contacting Susie Alejandre at (213) 482-7551 or going to www.readysetgrowla.org and click on Summer Safety FunFest!
The EXPO Center is located at 3980 South Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037, near Exposition Park.
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