First Five LA Works to Strengthen Child Development Systems

Timothy Kovacs draws on a master’s in psychology and decades of clinical therapy experience as the assistant director of education services at the Baldwin Park Unified School District’s Early Childhood Education programs. Outside of his professional work, Timothy Kovacs also serves in the Data Work Group for First Five LA.

Created in 1998 by California voters, First Five LA supports healthy child development and works to prepare all kids for kindergarten by the year 2028. The organization is an independent public agency that currently relies on a comprehensive policy agenda to guide its systematic efforts to better prepare children and support families.

One element of First Five LA’s policy agenda involves strengthening systems and services that promote family well-being. This area of focus includes working to expand access to family services that optimize child development, such as voluntary home visits. In addition, the organization advocates for services that help young children learn self-sufficiency while also improving the coordination of service delivery to families.

For a full breakdown of the First Five LA policy agenda, visit www.first5la.org/policy-agenda.