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Nonprofit Finance Fund Customized Consulting Program Information Session
February 10, 2010
from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Nuts & Bolts of Assessing & Diagnosing Young Children: Using Tools Including Observation, DC:0-3R and ICARE Assessment
February 12, 2010
from 8:30am - 4:00pm
2010 Leadership Institute Keeping the Lights On: Inspiring Imaginations & Strengthening Agencies
February 18-19, 2010
all day
"Goodness of Fit" in the Foster Care System: Considering the Critical Needs of Infants and Young Children in Child Welfare
February 19, 2010
all day
South Bay Family Health Care: Women's Health Services Open House
February 24, 2010
from 9:00am - 11:00am
Give Kids a Smile: FREE Dental Services in Pacoima
February 25, 2010
from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Understanding Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Infants and Young Children
February 26, 2010
all day
2010 Parent Leadership: Real Families, Real Involvement, Real Outcomes
February 26, 2010
all day
Pediatric Psychological Trauma in Infants and Young Children from Illness, Injury and Medical Intervention
February 27, 2010
all day
Save the date: Conference for Health Professionals Toward Improving the Outcome of Pregnancy
March 1-2 2010
Interaction Guidance
March 2-3, 2010
all day
Childhood Grief and Traumatic Loss: Restoring Joy to Children and Families
March 17, 2010
from 7:45am - 4:45pm
Autism 101: Understanding Autism in Young Children
March 19, 2010
from 8:30am - 4:00pm
Save the Date: Preconception Health Update
April 15, 2010
from 7:30am - 4:00pm
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Strategic Plan, Working Together: Systems Integration
In L.A. County, there are multiple systems that can touch a family. In our new strategic plan, First 5 LA will seek to support efforts throughout the county to more effectively integrate and leverage these systems. More »
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Healthy Kids: What We Could Lose
The Urban Institute has released a report painting a bleak future for many of L.A. County's most disadvantaged children if Healthy Kids, one of California's major health coverage programs, disappears. More »
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Supporting Preschool English Language Learners: First 5 LA Blazes the Path
For a young child who does not speak English, learning the fundamentals can be overwhelming. How do we ensure preschool-age, English language learners are ready for kindergarten? More »
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Children's Dental Health Month
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Getting an Early Start
In California, by the time children are in preschool, 27 percent have at least one tooth with untreated decay. Learn what's contributing to the problem, and tips for parents to avoid it. More »
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Duane Dennis
One of First 5 LA's newest Commissioners, Duane Dennis has spent most of his professional career in the field of early child care. Learn more about the background of this champion for children. More »
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Oral Health Tips
The downturn in the economy has made it even more difficult for many parents to adequately care for their children's health, especially dental health. The increase in out-of-pocket dental expenses or loss of dental insurance coverage has blocked access to dental care.
Many parents wait until their child is age 3 or 4 before they have a first dental visit, even though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children see a dentist by their first birthday. First 5 LA is offering tips on the best way to take care of a young child's teeth, and I'd like to share those:
Birth to 12 months - Good dental habits should begin before the first tooth appears. After feedings, gently brush your baby's gums using water on a baby toothbrush that has soft bristles. Or wipe them with a clean washcloth.
- Schedule your baby's well-child visits. During these visits, your child's doctor will check your baby's mouth.
12 to 24 months - Brush your child's teeth two times a day using water on a baby toothbrush with soft bristles. Best times are after breakfast and before bed.
- Make sure your child doesn't drink more than one small cup of juice each day and only at mealtimes.
- Consult with your child's dentist or doctor about sucking habits. Sucking too strongly on a pacifier, a thumb or fingers can alter the shape of the mouth; how the top and bottom teeth line up.
- Schedule a dental checkup.
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