First 5 LA

Last Friday marked Home Visiting Day in L.A. County—a time to recognize the work of home visitors serving the largest home visiting network in the nation.

This year’s theme, “Standing With Families: Reflecting, Responding & Rebuilding Trust Together,” was celebrated across the county. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation declaring April 17 as Home Visiting Day, and more than 100 home visitors gathered for a day of learning and connection.

Diana Careaga, Director of Family Supports at First 5 LA, and Laura Kainsinger, Program Officer, shared remarks and appreciation at the event, alongside Sharlene Gozalians, Director of the LA Best Babies Network.

Together, the day highlighted the vital role home visitors play in supporting families, strengthening communities, and building a more equitable and responsive system of care across L.A. County.

🌍✨ “Every day you live, you make some impact on the world…” — Jane Goodall.

For Women's History Month, First 5 LA is honored to join Los Angeles County in celebrating all the women who continue to forge a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Our recent article, “Blueprints for a Better World: Celebrating Women’s History Month 2026,” offers a reflection on how women — past and present — have crafted lasting legacies in Los Angeles and beyond. From water pioneers and economic visionaries to civic leaders who expanded access and justice, their work shows us what sustainable change really looks like.

👉 Read the full article: https://www.first5la.org/article/blueprints-for-a-better-world-celebrating-womens-history-month-2026/

Wishing our communities a happy Lunar New Year and a year ahead filled with strength and new beginnings.

First 5 LA seeks proposals from qualified organizations to implement and test creative and innovative projects that accelerate and strengthen the development and quality of multilingual Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs across LAUSD. ​

Apply: https://www.first5la.org/news-resources/funding-center/

Questions: [email protected]​

Let’s build stronger, more inclusive early learning experiences for our youngest learners.