First5LA.org To submit comments, or to suggest items for this newsletter or First5LA.org, contact Denise Nix, writer/editor, at DNix@First5LA.org or 213-482-7831. Calendar Click events below to view full listings. Discovery Hour: Storytelling Tues., Nov. 29, 2011 10 -11 a.m. 9th Annual Promotoras and Community Health Workers Conference Fri., Dec. 2 - Sat., Dec. 3, 2011 Storytime for Little Listeners Mon., Dec. 5, 2011 10 a.m. - Noon You're Invited to Kick-off the holidays at CDI's Community Holiday Celebration! Tues., Dec. 6, 2011 6- 8 p.m. ZERO TO THREE's 26th National Training Institute: Connecting Science, Policy, and Practice Fri., Dec. 9 - Sun., Dec. 11, 2011	Nov. 28, 2011 News and Announcements  First 5 LA CEO Resigns The First 5 LA Board of Commissioners has appointed an interim CEO during its search for a permanent replacement. More » Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy in Early Childhood Experts agree that good outcomes for children can happen when policies are based on scientific evidence. More » L.A. County's Youngest Have Big Representation in Child Welfare System Data shows that children 3 and younger are a third of all new kids in foster care. More » Budget Brief State Programs for Kids Imperiled By Possible Trigger Cuts Low revenue projections could set off two rounds of massive cuts to state programs. More » Child Development 101 Prenatal Testing: How Much is Too Much Information? Whether to have prenatal genetic testing is a difficult choice for expecting parents - but there resources and specialists can help. More » Links  1. Funding opportunities at First 5 LA 2. Learn more about place-based effort Best Start 3. Visit our parent website Ready. Set. Grow! 4. Employment opportunities 5. Tell us what you think - take a survey