Los Angeles County Officials Discuss Expansion of First 5 Programs
Los Angeles County officials on Thursday discussed proposals for expanding the influence of First 5 LA to increase the number of children involved in health care and other programs, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) said the county must involve the school district to make sure children "are learning and getting the health care they need."
Officials also discussed developing and funding other programs through First 5 and increasing community education about the programs (Orlov, Los Angeles Daily News, 11/17).