Helping improve the lives of children and families in LA County.
Los Angeles
Joined October 2009
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Join us for the SLASB AAIMM Regional Meeting on Wed, July 24 at 2 PM at Lomita Library!
Hear community updates and learn how to get involved with the AAIMM village.
🔗 Register to join virtually: tinyurl.com/SLASBJuly25V
First 5 LA retweeted
OPINION: Although child care providers always step up when they're needed, the lack of decent pay and other infrastructure leaves the industry on life support and parents at their wits' end.
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Our Immigration Resource Hub just got an upgrade!
Now easier to navigate, with new sections and even more helpful resources to support immigrant families in L.A. County.
Please share with families you serve!
🔗 Visit: LABestBabies.org/immigrant-s…
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Join us and our amazing partners this Saturday at Pasadena City College for a fun-filled #Dayofplay!💛 Hosted by @SavetheChildren this event supports families impacted by the #LAWildfires and brings our community together!🙌 Bring the whole family!
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Hey parents—did you know your baby might already have a college scholarship? California created CalKIDS to give families a head start on funding their child’s future education. 🎓 Head to CalKIDS.org to claim your baby’s first scholarship—it’s quick, easy, and free!
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Families, here is one idea to help your child learn his or her home language: Read books to your child in your home language or that feature your culture. DL Collateral 1_(qualitystartla.org) #DualLanguageLearnersInLA @earlyedgeca @first5la @lacoeheadstart @letsunitela
First 5 LA retweeted
Familias, aquí hay una idea para ayudarle a su hijo o hija a aprender su idioma materno Tenga en cuenta los límites de tiempo de pantalla. Más consejos aquí: qualitystartla.org/wp-conten… #AprenderDosIdiomasEnLA @earlyedgeca @first5la @lacoeheadstart @letsunitela
First 5 LA retweeted
Families, here is one idea to help your child learn his or her home language: Ask your child's teachers and caregivers to support your home language. Get more tips here: qualitystartla.org #DualLanguageLearnersInLA @earlyedgeca @first5la @lacoeheadstart @letsunitela
First 5 LA retweeted
"I love this program," says Sayra, a client with the Families in Good Health #homevisiting program at @DignityHealth St. Mary in #LongBeach.
We're officially 7 days from Home Visiting Day! Record your testimonial today: homevisitingday.org/record/
#HVDayLA
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"I would totally recommend this program to every mom— whether you have experience or not."
Marysol, mom of 6, shares how the Welcome Baby program at @MillerChildrens supported her parenting journey.
Celebrate #HVDayLA on Friday: homevisitingday.org/
@HomeVisitingLA
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📣 Join us LIVE on Instagram next Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 PM during Black Maternal Health Week for an IG Live conversation with Adjoa Jones!
We're diving into the current policy challenges impacting Black maternal health, 💪🏾🖤 🎤 Special guests will be announced soon!
First 5 LA retweeted
Join us for a morning hike that’s both pelvic floor-friendly and supportive of pregnancy and postpartum wellness. The hike will be led by Dr. Aldene Zeno and doula Kylie. RSVP Here
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The countdown to #BMHW25 is ON! From April 11–17, we’re rallying under the theme: Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health through Collective Action and Advocacy. 💜
Visit blkmaternalhealthweek.com to register for events & find local Alliance Partner events!
First 5 LA retweeted
This weekend, have a @cssdla #childsupport specialist meet you where you're at and help with your #childsupport needs. Meet us on Saturday, April 12 at the 4th Annual Community Baby Shower & Resource Fair at @cdrewu!🎉 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #SouthLA
First 5 LA retweeted
Home visiting programs support families and foster positive #ChildDevelopment.
AIR partnered with @First5LA to evaluate maternal and child outcomes of virtual visits provided through their Welcome Baby program. See what we learned:
air.org/project/welcome-baby…
First 5 LA retweeted
Congratulations to #uclaluskin Social Welfare Professor Laura Abrams & @aureaymr MSW ’99, a vice president at the nonprofit @First5LA who were honored by the California Social Welfare Archives. @CSWA_HoD
@UCLA @UCLA_Alumni luskin.ucla.edu/honors-for-u…
First 5 LA retweeted
Impacted Worker & Family Centers Now Open Across LA County
These dedicated resource hubs provide on-site assistance, employment support, and essential services for workers and families affected by the fires.
➡️For additional resources, visit: bit.ly/DEOWildfireResponse
First 5 LA retweeted
Helen’s journey through motherhood, sobriety, and loss was full of challenges, but with the support of home visiting, she found strength and confidence.
Read her story: welcomebaby.labestbabies.org…
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@HFAatPCA
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First 5 LA retweeted
Check out our January #TheConnections newsletter, our monthly #familyengagement guide for #ECE providers🙌. In this issue we’re focusing on working with families to explore the impact of play and music for children’s healthy development🎶❤️.
Click here 👉🏽 conta.cc/4hga8zW
