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Increasing Breastfeeding Success by Reading Baby Cues
September 11, 2009
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
 
Aprender a través de las Relaciones con Bebés y Niños Pequeños
September 12, 2009
from 9:00am - 2:30pm

The Getty Center's Family Festival
September 12, 2009
from 10:00am - 6:00pm
 
 
October 3, 2009
from 9:00am - 2:30pm
 
Camine, Sonria y Viva con Clínica Romero Health Walk '09
October 3, 2009
from 10:00am - 3:30pm
 
 
Valley Trauma Center Annual Children's Safety Fair
October 10, 2009
from 11:00am - 2:00pm
 
 
Universal Preschool Conference and Education Expo
October 16-17, 2009
from 8:00am - 3:00pm
 
October 17, 2009
from 9:00am-2:30pm

ICAN Nexus XIV "Violence Within the Home and its Effects on Children"
October 21, 2009
from 7:15am - 5:15pm
 
 
 
Tuning into Music: For the Child With Special Needs
February 6, 2010
from 9:00am - 12:00pm
In honor of Labor Day, we are highlighting past First 5 LA staff profiles for this edition of the Monday Morning Report. We hope you enjoy reading about just a few of the many dedicated First 5 LA employees who work to improve the lives of children and families in L.A. County.
September 7, 2009
Labor Day Edition
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Roberto Roque
Roberto Roque grew up in the middle of the Salvadorian Civil War, an experience which has shaped his life in the United States. Learn about his journey from war immigrant to lead staff. More »
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Katie Fallin
Katie Fallin oversees project and department management for our Research and Evaluation Department. Learn how her love of children led her to pursue advanced studies in child development. More »
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Kristina Dixon  
A woman of many accomplishments, Kristina Dixon chooses to share her wisdom and experience to support children. Learn how this resident over achiever has made an impact on the communities she lives in. More »

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Bill Gould
A world traveler and renaissance man, Bill Gould has helped advance First 5 LA's mission for more than six years. Learn how this proud dad and scholar has worked to help kids. More »

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Raoul Ortega
Raoul Ortega is the financial manager for First 5 LA's Finance Department. From Los Angeles to Texas and back again, Raoul has the experience to manage multi-million dollar budgets. More »

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Karen Blakeney-Granado
A woman of many talents, Karen Blakeney-Granado has been an archeologist, a published poet, a non-profit executive director and more. Listen to our interview with Karen and find out how she came to First 5 LA. More »

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Barbara Andrade DuBransky
Barbara Andrade DuBransky is a First 5 LA planning and development officer and has been with the commission almost since it's inception. Hear our interview with Barbara as she tells us about her work, her family and Best Start LA. More »

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Lee Werbel
With more than 25 years experience in the non-profit field, Lee Werbel guides grantees on how to fiscally sustain a program and build capacity. Learn how this masters level dancer found her way to First 5 LA. More »

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Armando Jimenez
Armando Jimenez has led First 5 LA's Research and Evaluation Department since it began in 2000. Learn how he came to join our team of leaders, and how working on behalf of children and families has impacted his life. More »

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