With
childhood poverty on the rise in Southern California and across the state, the
First 5 Association of California, in conjunction with our foundation, First 5s
in Southern California, and HealthyCity.org, recently launched a website and a short video
to remind the public and policymakers about the long-lasting and wide-ranging
impact that poverty can have on young children.
Approximately
425,000 more California children were living in poverty in 2010 than in 2007.
In some Southern California counties, such as Los Angeles and San Bernardino, nearly 25% of children live in poverty, according to 2010
data. Watch the video and learn more>>