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. Special First 5 LA Commission Meeting Wed., June 27, 2012 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Distinguishing Mental Health Diagnosis from Developmental Differences Fri., June 29, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Public Counsel Webinar for Early Care Providers on Dealing with Complex City Zoning Rules Fri., June 29, 2012 10 a.m. First 5 LA Commission Meeting Thurs., July 12, 2012 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. First 5 LA Executive Committee Meeting Thurs., July 12, 2012 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Identifying & Supporting Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Wed., July 18, 2012 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. First 5 LA Program & Planning Committee Meeting Thurs., July 26, 2012 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Effective Observations of the Preschool Child Thurs., July 26, 2012 9 a.m. - Noon	June 25, 2012 News and Announcements  Welcome Baby Will Welcome New Hospital Partners Up to 24 hospitals in L.A. County could be selected by First 5 LA to provide Universal Newborn Assessments and Welcome Baby. More » Bill Proposing Free Diapers Raises a Stink Controversial legislation that would provide free diapers to low-income families not likely to pass. More » Policy Picks Federal Farm Bill Massive cuts to children's nutrition programs are being debated in the reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill. More » Healthy Babies-Healthy Mothers Act in Senate Hearing Two bills important to first-time mothers and young kids will be considered by a Senate policy committee tomorrow. More » Get Out & Play Let's Move California!: Fitness Feria Those who work with children, and those who raise them, took part in an event to learn about exercise, nutrition and fighting 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