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. Can Childhood Trauma Make You Sick? Wed., Feb. 1, 2012 7:30 p.m. Creating an Inclusive Program for Young Children Thurs., Feb. 9, 2012 9 a.m. - Noon Windows to our Children: Revisited - 2012 Fri., Feb. 10, 2012 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. First Annual Food Allergies and Intolerances Parent Meet-Up Sat., Feb. 11, 2012 3 - 5 p.m. Health Equity in Focus: Implementing Health Reform and Prioritizing Prevention Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 2 - 4 p.m.	Jan. 30, 2012 Budget Brief Brown Proposes Cutting Medical Benefits for Children in California Gov. Jerry Brown's budget proposal seeks to merge Healthy Families with Medi-Cal. More » News and Announcements  The "'16 and Pregnant'/'Teen Mom' Effect" Could MTV's reality shows about pregnant teens and teen moms be leading to fewer teenagers having babies? More » California Scores Low for Children In subjects from early learning and development to health care, California is barely making the grade for children. More » Childhood Immunizations: Personal Choice vs. Public Health Some pediatricians may turn-away patients because they are not vaccinated. More » Links  1. Funding opportunities at First 5 LA 2. Learn more about place-based effort Best Start 3. Visit to our parent website Ready. Set. Grow! 4. Employment opportunities 5. Tell us what you think - take a survey