NEWS, UPDATES & INFORMATION
Keeping Cool When it's HOT
Temperatures in Riverside County can jump to over 100 degrees during this time of the year. Desert areas face even higher temperatures. It’s during these times of extreme heat when children are most vulnerable and prone to heat stress. To help avoid heat-related illnesses and injuries, parents and caregivers can follow precautions from health experts.Summer's Last Splash
A FREE event especially for families with children through age 5 on Sept. 1 at the Y (4020 Jefferson St. in Riverside) including free parent/child swim lessons, family activities, water safety demonstrations, CPR information and more on how to be water safe throughout the year. Open to the public between 3 and 5 p.m. Swim lessons will be held at 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.SAVE-THE-DATE
Government, child care industry, finance, economic development, housing and other stakeholders are invited to Education & Early Care: The Impact in Riverside County, a special event held 9 a.m. Sept. 15 at Nuview Elementary School in Nuevo. Hear the latest on industry and its impact and receive a free report. RSVP to abolanos@rccfc.orgSupport Early Literacy in the San Jacinto Valley
Help put new books in the hands of young children living in the San Jacinto Valley by participating in an early literacy donation drive at dd’s DISCOUNTS store in Hemet Aug. 14-Sept. 7. Learn more here.August is National Immunization Awareness Month
A young child’s growing body can be vulnerable to infections and diseases. That’s why public health agencies have been advocating the benefits of immunization for decades. In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month, First 5 Riverside is providing answers to frequently asked questions about vaccinations and a checklist to help parents understand the importance of immunization and provide resources to keep their child’s vaccination schedule on track. En EspañolPerinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Studies show that between 10 to 15% of women with children experiencepostpartum depression. For teenage mothers the rate is about 26% and for women living in poverty the number can be as high as 35%. To help increase awareness and resources for families, the Inland Empire Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative was formed. It recently developed a support group for Riverside County residents at a WIC clinic in Rubidoux. Get the facts, symptoms and other information provided in a recent presentation to the Commission.
Whooping Cough Precautions
The highly contagious bacterial illness called Pertussis was declared an epidemic in California. State officials urge parents and infant caregivers to take precautions. En EspañolResources for Parents and Caregivers
It's not easy finding the right child care, health service or educational opportunity. Find links to resources in those critical areas to help support young children for success in school and beyond. Download a list of Riverside County service agencies, including those funded by First 5 Riverside, OR call 2-1-1 for services in your neighborhood.FOR MORE NEWS,
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