{"id":85052,"date":"2025-11-05T15:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=85052"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:19:11","slug":"wilshire-familysource-center-celebrates-early-childhood-development","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/ko\/press-release\/wilshire-familysource-center-celebrates-early-childhood-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilshire FamilySource Center Celebrates Early Childhood Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On October 30, 2025 KYCC\u2019s Wilshire FamilySource Center hosted HalloBaby, a festive and educational gathering designed for families with children ages 0\u20135. The event aimed to promote early childhood development, equip parents with practical knowledge, and connect families to valuable community resources that support their children\u2019s growth and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85053 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-89.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-89.png 960w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-89-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-89-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HalloBaby event featured a collaborative educational workshop led by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lausd.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LAUSD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> staff, emphasizing the importance of early childhood development. Families learned about developmental milestones and received guidance on accessing free, ongoing resources available through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapl.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles Public Library,<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lausd.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LAUSD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and KYCC Wilshire FamilySource Center. This partnership created an engaging environment where families could connect directly with community representatives, ask questions, and receive personalized support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-93.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-93.png 960w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-93-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-93-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event brought together a vibrant mix of families, volunteers, and community partners. A total of 34 families participated, representing 168 household members. The day was made possible through the efforts of 14 dedicated volunteers, 8 KYCC Wilshire FSC staff members, and three partner representatives\u2014one from the Los Angeles Public Library and two from LAUSD\u2014who all played a vital role in facilitating the day\u2019s programming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-92.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-92.png 960w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-92-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-92-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support families\u2019 immediate needs and add a festive touch, participants received a variety of essential items and gifts. These included baby essentials such as diapers, wipes, clothes, blankets, and toys provided by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/baby2baby.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby2Baby<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as educational kits and books donated by the Los Angeles Public Library. In the spirit of Halloween, families also received costumes for children ages 0\u201316, bringing extra joy and excitement to the celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-91.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-91.png 960w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-91-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-91-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HalloBaby successfully created a warm and welcoming space for families to learn, connect, and celebrate. Parents left with essential baby supplies, but also greater awareness of local resources and practical tools to support their children\u2019s early development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the combined efforts of volunteers, partners, and staff, KYCC\u2019s Wilshire FamilySource Center strengthened its mission to empower families and nurture strong community connections. The event\u2019s success underscores the ongoing importance of early childhood education and partnership in fostering healthy, thriving families. To learn more about our FamilySource Center, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/services\/family-support\/#steps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.kyccla.org\/services\/family-support\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On October 30, 2025 KYCC\u2019s Wilshire FamilySource Center hosted HalloBaby, a festive and educational gathering designed for families with children ages 0\u20135. 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