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Reading is a superpower! That’s the theme of this year’s Children’s Book Week, a week dedicated to reading and all of the librarians, caregivers, and teachers who work so hard to connect with your youngsters. Take the Superhero Challenge with your kids.

Para muchos proveedores de cuidado infantil, mantener sus puertas abiertas significaba que potencialmente podrían estar expuestos o exponer a su familia, personal o niños al Covid-19. Reconocemos el riesgo que asumieron, y lo siguen haciendo día tras día, para mantener nuestra economía en marcha. Envíe un agradecimiento a ese proveedor de cuidado infantil en su vida que lo ayudó a superar la pandemia. #WeSeeYouECE #childcareheroes

For many child care providers, keeping their doors open meant that they could potentially be exposed to, or expose their family, staff, or children to Covid-19. We recognize the risk that you took and continue to take day in and day out - to keep our economy going. Send a Thank You to that child care provider in your life that got you through the pandemic. #WeSeeYouECE #childcareheroes

Estamos celebrando los heróicos esfuerzos que especialmente durante el último año han hecho los proveedores de cuidado infantil y educadores de temprana edad. A partir del 1 de mayo al 7 de mayo, honraremos sus esfuerzos en las redes sociales y los invitamos a dar gracias a los educadores de temprana edad o proveedores de cuidado infantil en su vida. Use #childcareheroes #WeSeeYouEce y etiquétenos para que podamos compartir su agradecimiento.

We are celebrating the heroic efforts of child care providers and early educators over the last year. Starting today, May 1 through May 7, we’ll be honoring their efforts on social and we invite you to say thank you to the early educator or child care provider in your life. Use #childcareheroes #WeSeeYouECE and tag us so that we can share your Thank you!

Our latest #WeekInReview issue covers this week's top stories: #EarlyChildhood Policy Victories, Public Charge Struck Down, More Kids with #COVID19, and more. Check it out here:

Running out of ideas to keep your little ones busy? Not to worry! Check out these fun science projects and experiments to keep your preschoolers engaged and learning. #kidsscience #lovescience #distantlearning

In the biggest #EarlyEducation ballot item of election night, Colorado is now on its way to #universalpreschool for all of the state’s 67,000 4-year-olds, funded by a sales tax on tobacco products

Oregon county passes Preschool For All ballot measure joining cities like New York and Washington, DC, in offering universal preschool. What does this mean for #childcare in America?

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's online toolkit can guide early care and education centers and family childcare homes on how to prepare and respond to #COVID19. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kNOy8Q

#Election season can be stressful. Find out how you can cope with election stress as a #Parent and talk to your kids about civics.

Every vote counts! Today is your last chance to be part of this historic election. Visit https://lavote.net/ to find your nearest voting center or drop box. #Election2020

Have you voted? Check out our tips on how to plan ahead and make #voting fun and memorable for kids: bit.ly/3jvVOVw #MyFamilyVotesLA

To remember is to live again and the Day of the Dead is a meaningful way to honor the memory of those who are no longer with you. Celebrate this beautiful tradition with your little ones. #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead

Going back one hour doesn’t mean going back to normal. Adjusting your clock may be easy, but adjusting your family’s routine is more complex than you think. Here are some helpful tips: https://bit.ly/2HVwXgW #clocksgoback #timechange #DaylightSavingTime

The October edition of our Early Childhood Matters newsletter is out! We highlight the latest news impacting the families in L.A. County and how First 5 LA shines a light on the future for kids 0 to 5:

It's almost Election Day! First 5 LA has prepared a few tips for parents on how to plan: bit.ly/3jvVOVw

First 5 LA is seeking a consultant(s) for meeting facilitation of cross-sector stakeholders and/or report research and development of a practice paper for our @ACEs Aware grant from the state. Proposals are due 11/30. Learn more here: https://www.first5la.org//aces-aware-consultants-request-/

Registered? Informed? Ready? Mark your calendars, because on November 3rd it’ll be time to vote! Get prepared with First 5 LA's new Election Information Kit for Parents: https://bit.ly/3jvVOVw