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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
Free Health Screenings
August 19, 2010
from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Genetic Disorders and Other Congenital Conditions Affecting Infant Health and Development: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Implication
August 20, 2010
from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Antelope Valley Community Resource Event
September 11, 2010
from 10:30am - 2:30pm
15th International Conference on Violence, Abuse & Trauma
September 12-15, 2010
all day
Free Health Screenings
September 16, 2010
from 9:30am - 12:00pm
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
Free Health Screenings
October 21, 2010
from 9:30am - 12:00pm
Free Health Screenings
November 18, 2010
from 9:30am - 12:00pm
Free Health Screenings
December 16, 2010
from 9:30am - 12:00pm
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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New Best Start Website
To help inform stakeholders of our new place-based investment approach, First 5 LA has created a website with interactive maps of the 14 Best Start communities, a video explaining the approach and a sign up form for those wanting to get involved. 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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Baby-led Development, Getting Out of Your Own Way in Parenting
Hungarian early childhood expert Magda Gerber coined the phrase 'educarer,' emphasizing that parents and other caregivers have a combined role in educating and caring for children. More »
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Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
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Catching Vision Impairment Early
It is not uncommon for a child to be labeled as having Attention Deficit Disorder or another disorder, when in reality they may be having trouble seeing the blackboard. Learn more about eyesight and kids. More »
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Involvement Opportunities
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Research and Evaluation Consultant Pool Request for Qualifications
The First 5 LA Research and Evaluation (R&E) department is seeking applicants to be included in a pool of approved consultants to support a range of R&E work. More »
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Democrats' New Budget Plan Would Restore Child Care Programs
Democratic lawmakers at the state Capitol released the details of a new budget proposal that, if passed, would restore most of the child care services slated for elimination under the governor's May Revise. More »
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World Breastfeeding Week
Last week was World Breastfeeding Week and to celebrate, First 5 LA joined Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach for "Unity Walk," an event supporting the hospital's journey to becoming a "baby-friendly" hospital. First 5 LA staff member Karen Blakeney-Granado was recognized for her work in helping the hospital on its path to achieving "baby-friendly" status. Click here to see pictures from the event.
The designation of "baby friendly" developed out of a global program, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund. The intent is to encourage hospitals and birthing centers to support the practice of breastfeeding by completing the following ten steps:
- Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff.
- Train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this policy.
- Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding.
- Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth.
- Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if they are separated from their infants.
- Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated.
- Practice "rooming in"-- allow mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day.
- Encourage breastfeeding on demand.
- Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants.
- Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or clinic.
In March of this year First 5 LA awarded seven grants to hospitals throughout the county for our five-year Best Start Baby-Friendly Hospital project, aimed at helping those hospitals gain the status of "baby-friendly." |
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