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. Family Law for Child Care Providers Mon., July 30, 2012 6 - 7:30 p.m. Small Claims Court Basics Wed., Aug. 1, 2012 6 - 7:30 p.m. Special First 5 LA Board of Commissioners Meeting Fri., Aug. 3, 2012 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. LAUP's 2012 Dodger Day - HIT A HOMERUN FOR PRESCHOOL! Sat., Aug. 4, 2012 6:20 p.m. Help us Design an Inclusive Playground for Victory Vineland Park (North Hollywood) Tues., Aug. 7, 2012 10 - 11:30 a.m. or 5 - 6:30 p.m. Brain Development, Attachment & Trauma Tues., Aug. 10, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bullying: Intervening and Supporting Young Children Mon., Aug. 13, 2012 9 a.m. - Noon Sensory Integration & Self-Regulation Fri., Aug. 17, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. First 5 LA Program & Planning Committee Meeting Thurs., Aug. 23, 2012 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grant Writing 101 Fri., Aug. 24, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	July 30, 2012 Grantee Profile/Get Out & Play Asian and Pacific Islander Obesity Prevention Alliance APIOPA is working to make parks safer and welcoming for Asian and Pacific Islanders to encourage healthier lifestyles. More » News and Announcements  Homeless Children 0-5 in Los Angeles County First-of-its-kind report from First 5 LA details the county's young homeless population, and recommends ways to better serve them. More » National Immunization Awareness Month Before the school year starts and the cold weather comes, parents should ensure their children are properly vaccinated. More » Policy Pick California Lawmakers Consider Three Kid-Friendly Bills Next Week Senate appropriations will examine bills that could improve access to healthy foods and increase support for low-income moms. More » Child Development 101 How Much Sleep Do Young Children Need? Study raises questions on children's sleep guidelines. 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