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 4-11 years of age
All parents or caregivers of children ages 0-12 years
Children ages 3-18 years who have experienced trauma and, optionally, their caregivers
Men and others in parental roles with children ages 0-25
Children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 15 with anxiety, depression, conduct problems, and/or traumatic stress and their caregivers
Children and adolescents with disorders and problems involving anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder [OCD]), depression, misconduct, and posttraumatic stress
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.
Children ages 4-6 years who are at serious risk of entering or reentering foster care, and/or who are already involved in the foster care system. Children participate through high school graduation.
