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First 5 LA Information and Technology Planning Consultant RFP: Information Session
July 28, 2010
from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Navigating the Maze: Finding Your Way to Successfully Opening a Child Care Center
July 28, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:00pm
South Bay Family Health Care OB Open House
July 28, 2010
from 9:00am - 11:00am
Becoming a Mom/Comenzando bien® Training
July 28-29, 2010
all day
Free Money Matters Workshops
August 3, 2010
from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clinical Updates for Health Care Providers
August 3, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
All for the Love of Kids, 15th Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser
August 4, 2010
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Unity Walk Supporting Miller Children's Journey to Becoming "Baby Friendly"
August 4, 2010
from 9:30am - 10:30am
Free Money Matters Workshops
August 10, 2010
from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Effective Observations of the Preschool Child
August 12, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Women in Conversation: Celebrating Diversity
August 17, 2010
from 8:30am - 3:00pm
Open heARTS Tour: Free Arts for Abused Children
August 17, 2010
from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Money Matters Workshops
August 17, 2010
from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
15th International Conference on Violence, Abuse & Trauma
September 12-15, 2010
all day
Breastfeeding and Beyond
September 16, 2010
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Learn About Ages and Stages Developmental Screening (ASQ-3)
September 30, 2010
from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Save the Date for Strive to Thrive: Building Systems that Care for Birth to Fives
February 3-4, 2010
day long
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National Home Visitation Receives $88 Million from Health and Human Services
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the award of $88 million in grants to support home visiting Read the press release posted by HHS. More »
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Other Grant Opportunities
First 5 LA has developed a clearinghouse of grant opportunities provided by grantmakers other than First 5 LA, which is intended to assist organizations serving young children in the Los Angeles area to diversify funding. More »
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Child Development 101: Communicating through Crying
From the moment they enter the world, babies have the ability to express themselves through crying. We explore questions parents should ask themselves when a baby cries and potential red flags. More »
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Bonnie Henson
A tireless breastfeeding advocate, Bonnie Henson encourages the practice through her position at Miller Children's Hospital, as CEO of Breastfeeding Taskforce of Greater Los Angeles and more. More »
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Involvement Opportunities
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Call for Reviewers
First 5 LA seeks qualified proposal reviewers to periodically review and score proposals or qualifications relating to the Departments of Human Resources, Finance and Information Technology. More »
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Maintenance of Effort Requirements Could Affect State Budget, Health Access For Kids
As state leaders continue to battle over California's budget, new developments on the health care front are emerging which could affect the outcome of those negotiations. More »
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Summer BBQ's and Kids, Safety Tips
Grilling outdoors with friends and family is one of the great joys of summer. But like anything involving fire and kids, it's important to take the necessary precautions. As I was browsing the Web this week, I came across the following helpful tips from the site mychildsafety.net:
Most parents are wise around the barbecue during the time that they are cooking the meal, but many parents forget that when the cooking is finished, the barbecue will stay warm for a period of time after the cookout. Barbecues today are featured with all kinds of pretty knobs and shiny buttons, and these sorts of things are very interesting to little children.
Protect your children from barbecues after the cookout by keeping all play areas and toys far from the barbecue area. This will dissuade small children from venturing near the barbecue and its shiny features. You can also draw a "not allowed" zone in red or white chalk around the barbecue area. Teach your children this is a dangerous area with HOT HOT things and that they will not be allowed to pass the red or white lines.
These are great tips to help kids from getting burned. Also, if there is a pool in the backyard make sure the kids are supervised. Even in toddler pools, unsupervised little ones can be in danger. And remember, if you are drinking alcohol; keep an eye on those drinks too. From curious toddlers to rebellious teenagers, you don't want anyone under 21 drinking anything alcoholic.
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