Background Information
First 5 Riverside, the Riverside County Children & Families Commission, is a public entity funded by tobacco taxes generated by Proposition 10, which passed in November 1998 to help make sure that all of our youngest Californians, from prenatal to 5 years old, get the best possible start in life. The statewide initiative added a 50-cent tax per pack of cigarettes and a comparable tax on other tobacco products.
First 5 Riverside's vision is that all children in Riverside County are healthy and thrive in supportive, nurturing and loving environments, and enter school ready to learn.
Our Mission
First 5 Riverside invests in partnerships that deliver results in these areas: physical health, social-emotional health, cognitive development, a stable home environment, and schools that are ready.
Our Goals
Child Care: Expand the availability of quality, accessible and affordable child care services.
Health: Foster a healthy community and provide access to affordable, comprehensive and preventative mental and physical health services.
Education: Educate Riverside County residents regarding the life long implication of optimal development through age 5.