First 5 Riverside County

Congratulations to Helena Lopez, CEO of @AGreaterHopeCA, for being named the 2024 Champion for Children by the @First5Riverside County Children & Families Commission! Ms. Lopez and A Greater Hope have helped over 6,000 children find loving homes since 2002. "At A Greater Hope, we ask how we can help the family and the greater community. It’s about partnership and making ideas real together," Ms. Lopez shared. Thank you, Ms. Lopez, for your unwavering dedication to children and families!

Take a moment on November 11th to honor the veterans in your life. Encourage your children to express their gratitude by writing heartfelt letters, creating thoughtful drawings, or even interviewing veterans about their experiences. #VeteransDay #Veterans #ThankYouVeterans

Today is National Parents as Teachers Day. F5RC partners with local partners to offer PAT, which supports families with children 0-2 years of age by training parents and caregivers as their earliest and best teachers. #ParentsAsTeachers

Happy Halloween from First 5 Riverside County kids! Stay safe tonight and have fun!

Families enjoyed a Halloween theme today at Jurupa Valley FRC's Raising a Reader where they read "Miss Spider’s Tea Party" By David Kirk. After story time, children made crafty spiders to take home. 🕷️🕸️ Today’s talking tip: Engage w/ children by discussing their interests.

As we get closer to the end of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), we highlight the cultural diversity and contributions of Latinos in Riverside County. ¡Feliz Mes de la Hispanidad! Let’s hear it from our Fifth District Supervisor Gutierrez.

Grover starts us off with some very good advice this Mental Health Day 💙

Our Community Health Centers (CHCs) and mobile health clinic offers a range of healthcare services by dedicated healthcare professionals. From childhood to adulthood, RUHS CHCs support your health journey every step of the way. Call 800-720-9553 or visit RUHealth.org.

School districts, states & localities have done tremendous work investing #AmericanRescuePlan relief funds into programs for #children & #youth. Allocation deadlines are approaching and @FundOurKids has provided some tips that can help! ow.ly/rGN050TneOG

F5RC honors the the lives lost, their families and the heroes on this day of remembrance 🇺🇸 F5RC conmemora las vidas apagadas, sus familias, y a los héroes en este día de remembranza 🇺🇸 #September11 #NeverForget #PatriotDay

The Surgeon General’s new advisory highlights the pressures facing parents today and their impact on child well-being. Supporting parents and caregivers is key to ensuring the mental health of our youngest citizens. Learn more: bit.ly/3XzNeMV

.@RivCoDCSS joins us today at the Temecula FRC for one of their awesome Acts of Support. Resources, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet with various departments countywide to address a range of questions and needs. See you there! 41002 County Center Dr., Ste. B, Temecula 92591

Having a strong support network is important for children as well as their parents. Good reminder from the Parental Leave Playbook.

It's back-to-school time! 🎒✏️ During your child’s visit, our physicians can assess chronic conditions and development; provide immunizations and prescription refills; and perform various exams, screenings, and blood tests. Visit ow.ly/9AuY50S2RGf.

Join @RCOE for a day focused on creating environments that foster equity and belonging through early literacy. Register by August 30, 2024 at: events.bizzabo.com/637501

🌞 Check out our latest "Cooking with #CalFresh" episode starring Gene Kennedy! 🍢 Get the recipe here: eatfresh.org/recipe/main-di…. 👉 Apply for #CalFresh at BenefitsCal.com, visit your nearest #RivCoDPSS office, or call 📞1-877-410-8827.

Shaken to action? Don’t wait to prepare for earthquakes. Have a plan, build a kit and sign up for the MyShake app. Get preparedness tips at RivCoReady.org. @RivCoNow

It's #NationalBreastfeedingMonth! We're a designated Baby Friendly ® Hospital, supporting breastfeeding as the optimal way to feed a baby. This designation has been granted to fewer than 300 hospitals and birthing centers across the nation. For more info: ruhealth.org/breastfeeding

🩹 ❤️ Child and adolescent immunizations are available at all RUHS Community Health Centers, Express Care locations, and mobile health clinics! For appointments, call 1-800-720-9553 or visit RUHealth.org.

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