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Birth and Beyond Los Angeles - Train the Trainer
Tues., June 5 and Thurs. June 21, 2012
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Voices for Change: Uniting for Health Equity
Wed., June 13, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

First 5 LA Executive Committee Meeting
Thurs., June 14, 2012
Noon - 1:30 p.m.

First 5 LA Commission Meeting
Thurs., June 14, 2012
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Helping Parents with Sleep Problems in Young Children
Fri., June 15, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Breastfeeding: Hot Topics, Cool Answers
Fri., June 15, 2012
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Parent Celebration for the "Eat Healthy, Stay Active" Program
Sat., June 16, 2012
9 - 11 a.m.

First 5 LA Program & Planning Committee Meeting
Thurs., June 21, 2012
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

 
June 4, 2012
Policy Picks
ECEWorks!
New public-private partnership highlights importance of early care and education workforce and aims to improve it. More »
Kids-Friendly Bills Clear Assembly, Senate
Bills supported by First 5 LA and other kid-friendly organizations were approved by legislators in their house of origin. More »
Budget Briefs
L.A. County, Legislators React To Proposed Child Care Realignment
L.A. County passes a resolution rejecting Gov. Brown's plan to realign child care programs. More »

Critical Impacts on ECE: A Discussion of the State Budget and Legislative Initiatives
Early childhood experts, policy makers and funders discuss recent legislation and budget proposal's impacts to services. More »

News and Announcements
Get Moving!/Rethink Your Drink: Summer Family Guide
The latest First 5 LA bilingual, free Family Guide aims to get families with young children moving this summer. More »

First 5 LA News and Congrats for June 2012
Recognition for a commissioner, Halo Awards and a summary of the last First 5 LA Board Meeting. More »

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