FUNDS AT WORK:

Support for Young Children

First 5 Riverside funds a variety of services, ranging from preschool and child care to dental and health care, to help young Riverside County children develop a strong foundation for success in school and beyond. See highlights of funded service results in our Annual Update.

Rethink Their Drinks

An effort to reduce childhood obesity in Riverside County by providing education/materials on the effects of drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, along with practical healthy drink alternatives, to families with young children.

NEWS, UPDATES & INFORMATION

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First 5 & UCR Partner to Ease Pediatrician Shortage

The Riverside County Children and Families Commission and the University of California-Riverside School of Medicine are partnering to address the critical need for pediatric care that challenges hundreds of families with young children. Commissioners approved funding so UCR can create a prevention-based pediatric residency, research and loan-to-scholarship programs over the next four years to encourage students to train and stay as primary care pediatricians in Riverside County.

 

New Early Care & Education Grantees Announced
Twenty-four center-based and child care home programs throughout Riverside County are set to receive grant funding from First 5 Riverside to increase affordable child care and the quality of early learning services.

 

New Child Signature Program Launched

First 5 Riverside is excited to participate in the First 5 California Child Signature Program, a statewide effort to increase the quality of early care and education. Currently, First 5 Riverside has collaborated with 34 preschool classrooms in Riverside County for training and technical assistance with instructional strategies, social emotional development and parent involvement.

Growing Healthy Minds Campaign Recognized

First 5 Riverside's Growing Healthy Minds Campaign, which is focused on providing social emotional development support, resources and services, won two MarCom Awards and a PRSA-LA PRism Award.

California Children's Well-Being Report Released

Children Now, a leading, nonpartisan, multi-issue research, policy development and advocacy organization, released its 2012 California County Scorecard, an interactive Online report on the well-being of children in every California county.

 

FREE Kit for New Parents Available in English & Spanish

Are you pregnant with your first child or have you just had your first baby? Get this free Kit for New Parents filled with colorful and informative books, a DVD and more created by First 5 California. Just call First 5 Riverside at 800-266-3880 to have one shipped your house today.

More Resources for Parents and Caregivers

It's not easy finding the right child care, health service or early education opportunity for your little one. To help you on your journey, see the 2012-2013 First 5 Riverside service directory, get links to resources OR call 2-1-1 for services in your neighborhood are also available.

 

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