The organization is now at a crossroads. Executive Director Kim Belshé announced her resignation earlier this month.
that found several positive outcomes, including that participating families were less stressed, and more likely to breastfeed and engage in learning activities like reading with their kids.We are launching a new project to answer your questions about pregnancy, birth, and parent life in Southern California. If you’re currently pregnant, please take a moment to sign up by texting “heybb” to 73224.
First 5 LA says its work informed several public investments in home visiting, including more than $40 million through the L.A. County Department of Public Health and the statewideBelshé became First 5 LA’s executive director after working at the Public Policy Institute of California and leading the state’s Health and Human Services Agency under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The Board of Commissioners is still determining how it will fill the executive director position. The successiongives it the power to select a new permanent leader within the organization’s ranks or through an outside search. Full disclosure: In previous years, First 5 has given money to support LAist's early childhood coverage. LAist retains full editorial control of our stories.