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Calendar

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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.

FDA 101 Webinar
Thurs., Dec. 8, 2011
11 a.m. - Noon

ZERO TO THREE's 26th National Training Institute: Connecting Science, Policy, and Practice
Fri., Dec. 9 -
Sun., Dec. 11, 2011

Find a Best Start Meeting in your Community


 

Dec. 5, 2011
News and Announcements 
UPDATE: First 5 Commissions Win Lawsuit
A judge ruled that state lawmakers cannot take $1 billion in funds without voter approval. (Posted originally on Nov. 29, 2011) More »
Penn State and California's Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Who is required to report child abuse suspicions? The laws get a review following the Penn State child sexual abuse scandal. More »
Needs Improvement: California Gets Low Marks for Children's Health Insurance
California ranks near the bottom of states in providing affordable health care access to kids and insurance for families. More »

Fall Family Guide: Read Early, Read Aloud
The new Family Guide has early reading tips and activities, plus the events, coupons and recipes that First 5 LA families love. More »

Policy Picks
Super Committee Breakdown Could Spell Trouble for Young Kids
Head Start, WIC and other programs for young children and families are in jeopardy because of Congressional stalemate. More »

California's Kids Left Behind In Race to the Top
The U.S. Department of Education drops California as a contender for more than $200 million in funding for early education. More »

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