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First 5 LA's New Strategic Plan: What Does "Place-Based" Funding Mean?
At First 5 LA, we know that children and families are only as healthy as the communities in which they live. Our new "place-based" investment approach helps children by focusing our efforts geographically. More »
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Miller Children's Hospital Honored for Employee Pumping Room
Last month the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater L.A. honored Miller Children's Hospital with an award for setting up a private space for mothers to express breastmilk. More »
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First 5 LA's Outreach in July and August
Many organizations take advantage of the summer weather to host outdoor events, and First 5 LA is no exception. Learn about some of the events we held, sponsored and attended. More »
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First 5 LA Weighs In On Federal Health Care Reform
First 5 LA has been working to ensure our young children's needs are not lost in the health care debate by preparing a Statement of Health Care Reform Principles. Learn more about what it says. More »
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The Feria Deja Huella...Educaté
The California State Department of Education revealed last year that one out of every three L.A. Unified School District students drops out of school. This statistic shocked and discouraged many of us. Responding proactively, Univision KMEX 34, Telefutura 46, First 5 LA and other partners planned a county-wide event aimed at reducing the Latino dropout rate and promoting a college-bound culture.
The Feria Deja Huella took place last Saturday on the campus of Cal State University Dominguez Hills and was a huge success. Welcoming an estimated 20,000 mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and children, the free event was geared toward caregivers who only speak Spanish and have limited experience with the U.S. educational system. Parents were guided through the system, starting with pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school and then college.
The main message of the event was "finish high school and earn $1 million during your lifetime, go to college and earn several million dollars during your lifetime."
The Feria exposed parents to the many area resources available to support them during their child's educational journey, and included reading gardens, science activities and mentors. A donation of 25,000 books by the Molina Foundation and Mexican Consulate were given away at the event. Vision and dental screenings and an immunization station were also available, emphasizing the importance of health in a child's academic success.
I want to thank the partners and staff who helped produce this very popular event, and encourage our readers to click here to view the event photo gallery. |
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