Communities across 5 regions that cover 14 geographic areas in Los Angeles County where low birth rate, low performing schools and poverty are among risk factors for young children, along with geographic, racial, and ethnic diversity. The communities also possessed community infrastructure, community leadership, and commitment to partnership with First 5 LA.
Parents of children (aged 0-18) of whom custody has been taken by the State, with a drug or alcohol problem being a substantial reason for DCFS involvement
Children ages 3-18 years who have experienced trauma and, optionally, their caregivers
Men and others in parental roles with children ages 0-25
Adolescents in grades 9-12
Children/adolescents ages 7-17 and their caregivers
Adolescents (12-19) with eating disorders
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) and gender expansive children and youth ages 3-21 years old who are involved in the child welfare system and their families.
Youth 11-18 years of age and their family members of all ages (including siblings)
Children in grades prekindergarten to 12 (ages 4-18)
