Parents, caregivers, and other responsible, caring adults are critical partners. Their cultural wealth and knowledge are a tremendous asset to every child. To close the equity gap, we must engage and empower communities to harness their skills and resources towards that end.
Since its inception, LAEP has known that educational transformation starts in the community. We began by bringing early childhood education into homes and neighborhoods, empowering parents in their role as their child’s first teacher and advocate.
That work expanded when we became a lead for the First 5 LA Best Start Community Northeast San Fernando Valley (NEV). Through that program, we supported capacity-building for communities in Pacoima, Arleta, Sylmar, and San Fernando. LAEP:
Because LAEP supports communities to identify, prioritize, and meet their own needs, our work looks different from one community to the next. Here are some examples of the work that we’ve supported:
LAEP connects communities to partners that can further their vision for safety, health, and opportunity for all children. Contact us for more information on how to partner with community engagement initiatives.
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