First5la.org Website Review

WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR CHILDREN TODAY WILL IMPACT ALL OF US TOMORROW. Since our inception, First 5 LA has invested approximately $2.2 billion to improve outcomes for children prenatal to age 5 and their First 5 LA’s priorities are driven by our vision and commitment for all children of Los Angeles County families to enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life. When families are strong and communities are supportive, children have a far better chance of achieving their optimal development and acquiring the skills necessary for success. It’s why we recognize that families are at the center First 5 LA, in partnership with others, strengthens families, communities, and systems of services and supports so all children in L.A. County enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life. Throughout Los Angeles’ diverse communities, all children are born healthy and raised in a safe, loving and nurturing environment so that they grow up healthy in mind, body and spirit, are eager to learn, with opportunities to reach their full potential. Strong foundations support young children’s successful futures. We stand behind improved health, learning and developmental policies and Gathered on the platform called community, parents, residents, organizations and advocates motivate and mobilize for improved policies, services and investments for young children and their families. Because the brain forms lifelong pathways to learning and behavior before age 5, every child’s road to achievement begins with policies Trauma and developmental delays detrimentally detour the direction of young lives. Through county-wide systems change we envision the By Kim Belshé, Executive Director of First 5 LA Earlier th.. View Article The result of these three things – focus, collaboration and participation – has amplified our mission, work and importance. > L.A. County Supervisor and First 5 LA Commission Chair Sheila Kuehl > pointed out the trajectory of First 5 LA in the areas of focus,