First 5 Riverside County

04/23/2026

**DHS FRC to remain open during upcoming month-long construction** 🚜

Starting Monday, construction will take place at our Desert Hot Springs Family Resource Center to repair damage to the driveway from this winter's flooding. The south driveway be closed from April 27-May 26. Please enter from the back of the library off of Park Lane and park anywhere by the solar panels or on the right side when you enter. Please see the map below for additional help on parking.

We look forward to still welcoming you - we have more great activities for families planned throughout May!

04/20/2026

Our Home Visiting Partners are a lifeline for families navigating the early days of new parenthood. They lift families up every day! Please join us in recognizing them this week.

04/06/2026

The Mead Valley FRC had reopened and is ready to serve the community! We’ll see you soon 👋

El Centro de Recursos Familiares de Mead Valley reabrió y está listo para servirle a la comunidad! Nos vemos pronto 👋

04/03/2026

We will update everyone as soon as we reopen. Please stay tuned to your local emergency department warnings for your safety

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Actualizaremos a todos en cuanto podamos reabrir. Estese al pendiente de las advertencias de su departamento local de emergencia para su seguridad

04/02/2026

We are proud to once again sponsor RUHS Foundation for this year’s Pinwheels of Hope Campaign. First 5 centers prevention in our work, and preventing child abuse is a job all adults share. 💙🌀

F5RC Public Information Specialist Michelle Rodriguez attended today’s kick off at the RUHS Medical Center in Moreno Valley with her baby son Amado, where they added to the pinwheel garden together. Pinwheels represent a happy and healthy childhood, which is our shared goal and purpose for all children in our county.

Look out for more campaign updates from us and RUHS Foundation throughout the month of April.

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Estamos orgullosos de nuevamente patrocinar la campaña Pinwheels of Hope (Rehiletes de Esperanza) de RUHS Foundation este año. First 5 enfoca la prevención en nuestro trabajo, y la prevención del abuso contra los menores es el trabajo compartido de todos los adultos. 💙🌀

La Especialista de Información Pública, Michelle Rodríguez asistió hoy con su bebé, Amado al evento de arranque en el Centro Médico RUHS en Moreno Valley donde juntos contribuyeron al jardín de rehiletes. Los rehiletes representan una infancia saludable y feliz, los cuales son la meta y el propósito para todos los menores en nuestro condado.

Estén pendientes sobre las actualizaciones de la campaña de parte nuestra y de RUHS Foundation durante todo el mes de abril.

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04/01/2026

Join us tomorrow and then again throughout the rest of the season! Let’s connect and have fun together 🐇🌷☀️

¡Acompáñanos mañana y también durante el resto de la temporada! Hagamos conexión y disfrutemos juntos 🐇🌷☀️

🗓️April 2nd / 2 de abril
📍Mead Valley FRC 21091 Rider St. Perris, CA 92570
⏰10:00a
📞951-295-0477

04/01/2026

Staff at First 5 are using AI to help clients sign up for and receive benefits so they can focus on what matters most: being our best partners for the people we serve. When staff spend less time manually filling out forms, they have more time to build rapport, have real conversations, and help families navigate systems that can feel overwhelming.

Our Social Services Practitioner Anahi Avila was featured in Route Fifty following Nava Labs Demo Day, sharing what matters most about this work. We’re proud to be part of work that explores how technology can reduce administrative burden while keeping trust, connection, and human support at the center.

Full article here: https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/03/open-source-ai-assistant-shows-promise-california-caseworkers-service-delivery/412378/

03/24/2026

We want to hear from you! Join us at our next Family Listening Session — $50 gift cards for participants!

¡Queremos escuchar de ti! Acompáñanos en nuestro siguiente Sesión de Escucha Familiar — habrá tarjetas de regalo de $50 para los participantes

🗓️Thursday/Jueves, April 2nd/2 de abril
⏰6-7:30p
📍Family Services Association 21250 Box Springs Rd. Room 214 Moreno Valley, CA 92557



Will you join us?
¿Nos acompañarás?

02/10/2026

Vaccines help prevent diseases and help keep Californians of all ages healthy. Access Measles vaccination for your children through RUHS-Public Health by calling 951-358-7125.

NEWS: First Riverside County Measles Case of 2026 Identified in Child With No International Travel

A Western Riverside County child has tested positive for measles, according to public health officials with Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS - PH). It is the first confirmed case of measles in Riverside County for 2026.

The child, who was not vaccinated for measles, is recovering at home. There is no recent history of international or out-of-state travel.

Read More Here:
https://www.ruhealth.org/news/first-riverside-county-measles-case-2026-identified-child-no-international-travel

02/10/2026

Newly released data from the CDC shows a worrying increase in measles cases across the country. Another 145 measles cases were confirmed last week, bringing the total so far this year to 733. At this time last year, there were only around 65 cases.

Measles cases have been reported in 20 states and 85% have been among children and teens. Cases have been spreading rapidly in South Carolina, where an outbreak started last fall, as well as in Arizona and Utah.

The AAP recommends children receive the two-dose MMR vaccine series for the strongest protection against measles. Read the full piece in AAP News: https://bit.ly/4qX7Ydz

02/06/2026

Do you know someone in Riverside County that makes a difference in children’s and families’ lives? 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🏆Nominate them for the Champion For Children Award! Nominations are currently accepted until February 20th. Click the link in our bio 🔗

01/27/2026

📣Calling all parent from the now is the time to make your voice heard. Join us in the series of listening session to make your opinion count

📣Llamando a todos los padres del Valle de Coachella, asistan a esta serie de dialogos para hacer que su voz cuente