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. Equity and the ACA: Establishing the California Health Benefit Exchange - Webinar Wed., Jan. 25, 2012 10 - 11:30 a.m. Advocating for Children with Developmental Concerns Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 9 a.m. - Noon Working Together to Ensure Healthy Development for all Children: The New Prevention Services/Early Start in Los Angeles County Thurs., Jan. 27, 2012 8:30 - 11 a.m. Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children Fri., Jan. 27, 2012 8:30 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 4:30 p.m. Increasing Safe and Equitable Physical Activity Opportunities Through Joint Use Fri., Jan. 27, 2012 11 - 12:30 p.m.	Jan. 23, 2012 News and Announcements  County Supervisors Approve Changes to First 5 LA First 5 LA will be under stricter scrutiny by the County, but will retain its independent agency status. More » Assault and Accidents Still Leading Causes of Death in Young Children Homicides are no longer a top cause of death in the U.S., but not for children age 1-4. More » The Link Between the Recession and Child Abuse Cases of abusive head trauma, or shaken baby syndrome, increased during hard economic times, according to a study. More » Other Grant Opportunities This resource is a clearinghouse of grant opportunities provided by grantmakers other than First 5 LA, and is intended to assist organizations serving young children in the Los Angeles area to diversify funding. More » Budget Brief Without Transitional Kindergarten, 4-Year-Olds Fail Cases of abusive head trauma, or shaken baby syndrome, increased during hard economic times, according to a study. 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