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First 5 LA Program & Planning Committee Meeting
Wed., Aug. 29, 2012
9 a.m. - Noon

A Day with Nils Bergman, MD: The Science & Evidence of Skin-to-Skin and Breastfeeding
Tues., Sept. 11, 2012
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Developmental Milestones: Typical and Atypical Development in Children Birth to 5 Years Old
Wed., Sept. 12, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Expanding Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Wed., Sept. 12, 2012
10 - 11 a.m.

First 5 LA Commission Meeting
Thurs., Sept. 13, 2012
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

First 5 LA Executive Committee Meeting
Thurs., Sept. 13, 2012
Noon - 1:30 p.m.

KHEIR's 26th Anniversary "The Future of Care" Fundraising Dinner & Awards
Thurs., Sept. 13, 2012
5:30 p.m.

 
Aug. 27, 2012
News and Announcements 
The High Cost of Child Care
Parents often must choose between high-quality and affordable child care, according to a recent report. More �
Snoring Costs Young Children More Than Just Peaceful Sleep
Recent studies link breathing sleep disorders with obesity and diabetes, behavioral problems and pneumonia. More �
Good With Numbers: Why Early Math Education is Important
Incorporating math into everyday preschooler life is a great way to add this important skill into the curriculum. More �

Policy Pick
Children's Council Bill
Advisory board would improve how agencies collaborate and provide services to California's children. More �



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