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. Hepatitis C: Understanding and Combating a Hidden Disease Tues., May 22, 2012 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Envisioning a Healthier Future: Improving the Health of Women, Infants and Families Through a Life Course Perspective Thurs., May 24, 2012 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. First 5 LA's Program & Planning Committee Meeting Thurs., May 24, 2012 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Envisioning a Healthier Future: Improving the Health of Women, Infants and Families through a Life Course Perspective Thurs., May 24, 2012 9 a.m. Dual Language Learning and Attachment in Children 0-5 Fri., May 25, 2012 9 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. 16th Annabelle Godwin Play Day Free Family Event Sat., June 2, 2012 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	May 21, 2012 Budget Brief May Revise Reveals New Cuts, Funding Shifts Revision of January budget proposal sports a larger deficit figure and more bad news for young kids and their families. More » News and Announcements  Universal Preschool Child Outcomes Study The latest UPCOS evaluation of Los Angeles Universal Preschool programs shows success, with room to grow. More » Modern Family: Research Shows Advantages of Gay Adoption Local agency is working with homosexual organizations to find gay and lesbian families to adopt and foster children. More » Get Out & Play First 5 LA Wants Families to Get Out & Play This Summer New public outreach campaign focuses on physical activity and drinking water as a way to help prevent obesity. 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