To submit comments, or to suggest items for this newsletter or First5LA.org, contact Katie Kurutz, public affairs officer, at kkurutz@first5la.org or (213) 482-5902.
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Customized Consulting Program Information Session: Taproot Foundation
November 2, 2009
from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A New Beginning for Partnerships for Children and Families
November 3, 2009
all day
2009 Smedes Conference on Foster Care and Adoption
November 7, 2009
from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Parent University: Asthma, What is it and How to Control It
November 7, 2009
from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in English, 1pm - 2 pm in Spanish
Preschoolers in Group Settings: Understanding Development, Observing Behavior, and Developing Interventions
November 13, 2009
from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pediatric Feeding: Foundation for Effective Evaluation & Intervention
November 13-14, 2009
from 8:00am - 4:30pm
Building Your Breastfeeding Community: Communication, Assessment and Resources
November 17, 2009
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hacia Una Vida Digna y Sana: Promotora and Community Health Worker Conference
December 4-5, 2009
all day
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Parent University: Common Childhood Illnesses, When to call the Doctor
December 5, 2009
from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in English, 1pm - 2 pm in Spanish
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Strategic Plan: The Importance of Community to the Well-Being of Children
While it's obvious that family members and other individuals profoundly effect young children's lives, what's less recognized is the influence of their larger community. More »
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November Literacy Campaign: First 5 LA Encourages Parents to Visit Libraries
First 5 LA along with the First 5 Commissions of Southern California
announced today the launch of their third annual "Read Early, Read
Aloud" early child literacy campaign for November. More »
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H1N1 Update
The L.A. County Public Health Department continues to educate about the H1N1 virus. Learn who is encouraged to get the vaccine and download FAQ sheets for parents and pregnant women. More »
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First 5 LA on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
In our ongoing efforts to further engage with the community, First 5 LA is now on all of the major social networking sites, providing stakeholders and parents an easy way to learn about events, topics and to connect with us. Social networking sites are some of the fastest growing online communities and First 5 LA is glad to join the network.
For stakeholders in the 0-5 field we have created a First 5 LA fan page on Facebook and a First 5 LA Twitter feed, with daily updates about current research in the early childhood field, parenting tips, articles of interest to the community and more.
- Become a First 5 LA fan on Facebook by clicking here, or search for First 5 LA in the Facebook search function.
Please note that for these sites you will need to create an account or have one already.
For parents, we have Ready.Set.Grow! Facebook and MySpace pages and a Twitter feed with information about fun and free family events, coupons, special offers and parenting tips. Ready. Set. Grow! is First 5 LA's family friendly educational program, keeping L.A. County parents "in the loop" on fun activities for kids 0-5.
- Become a Ready. Set. Grow! fan on Facebook by clicking here, or search for Ready. Set. Grow! in the Facebook search function.
- Become a Ready. Set. Grow! friend on MySpace by clicking here, or search for Ready. Set. Grow! in the MySpace search function.
Please note that for these sites you will need to create an account or have one already.
I look forward to meeting you online! |
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