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. School Readiness Study Recruitment Application Deadline: Mon. June 18, 2012 First 5 LA Program & Planning Committee Meeting 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Equity and the ACA: Expanding access through the Low-Income Health Program (LIHP) Thurs., June 21, 2012 10 - 11:30 a.m. Air Quality in Los Angeles and Its Impact on Children & Implications for Child Care Thurs., June 21, 2012 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Distinguishing Mental Health Diagnosis from Developmental Differences Fri., June 29, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	June 18, 2012 Budget Brief Budget Brief: Legislators Approve Less Drastic Cuts in State Budget The state Legislature passed a budget that managed to stave off a number of major cuts to kids' programs. More » News and Announcements  PAC/LAC Conference Exploring data and care for maternal and child well-being was the mission of a recent two-day conference. More » Out of the Mouths of Babes Early bilingualism can give kids a big advantage in school and the workforce. More » Get Out & Play Baby, It's Hot Outside! Sometimes, it's not always a good idea to Get Out & Play. Heat and smog should factor in to a child's outdoor physical activities. 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