The Economic Roundtable produced county and sub-county information on Child and Family Health for First 5 Los Angeles, supporting their internal planning for what became the Best Start investment. The maps, slides and tables focus on the health and socioeconomic status of Los Angeles County’s children from birth through age three, as well as that of pregnant women (hence “P-3”). This work supports the planning and implementation process for First 5 LA’s new “Prenatal Through Three” focus area:

• Engagement with pregnant mothers, newborns and their families in order to increase health screenings
• Building blocks for strengthening the LA County’s capacity for raising healthier young children
• Investing in “baby friendly” neighborhoods across the county

Economic Roundtable project web page: Child and Family Well Being in Los Angeles County. Table of Contents:

• Scatter Plot & Map of Investments 2008
• Sub-County Indicators 2008
• Civic Participation: Voter Registration
• Sub-County Indexes, P-3
• Costly Neonatal Care
• Caring for LA’s Children
•  Socioeconomic Indicators
•  Health Care Providers
• Birthing Hospital Maps
• ER Visits Related to Births
• 0-3 Health Visits by Payment Type
• Health of Children Age 0-3
• Birth Mothers’ Well-Being
•  Family Well-Being