Community Programs

Much of the work of First 5 Riverside County is accomplished through the collective work of our funded partners. The programs listed in this section are currently receiving funding and/or support to implement activities that support children, ages 0 through 5, and their families in Riverside County. If you wish to enroll your child or learn more information, please contact the program directly. They will work with you to get you connected to services that best meet your needs.
Learn more about:

Drowning Prevention

JUSD Home Visiting Programs

Nurse Family Partnership

Raising A Reader (Early Literacy) Program

SafeCare

FRC On-Site Service Providers

Blindness Support Services

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Blindness Support

HOME VISITING
For families with children, aged 0 through 5, who are blind, visually impaired, or have other sensory disabilities. Uses the “Tactile Approach to Learning” program which focuses on teaching by touch. Instruction on home safety to ensure daily living environments are safe and overlooked hazards are addressed. Provided by Blindness Support Services, Inc.

(951) 341-9244

Early Childhood Oral Health Assessment (ECOHA)

HOME VISITING
Identifies children’s risk for dental disease and provides families with tailored education, resources, and connections to dental care.

(800) 266-3880

First 5 Riverside County Hybrid Alternative Payment Program (RHAP)

FIRST 5 INITIATIVE
First 5 Riverside County funds early learning scholarships for low-income children to attend quality rated licensed child care centers and family child care homes. Families must meet program eligibility criteria.

For more information regarding the subsidized program or to request an application for the eligibility list, please call (951) 826-6699.
(951) 826-6699

HealthySteps – Murrieta

RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Pediatric primary care program which includes a Specialist that connects and guides families during and between well-child visits. Specialists are trained to provide families with parenting guidance, support between visit, referrals and care coordination, all specific to their needs. Participating partner agencies will provide Specialist assistance to families with children ages 0 through 3.

(858) 966-1700

HealthySteps – Moreno Valley

Pediatric primary care program which includes a Specialist that connects and guides families during and between well-child visits. Specialists are trained to provide families with parenting guidance, support between visit, referrals and care coordination, all specific to their needs. Participating partner agencies will provide Specialist assistance to families with children ages 0 through 3.

(951) 486-5194

HealthySteps – Temecula

HeRCARe: High-Risk Care Access and Resources

RUHS MEDICAL CENTER
HeRCARe's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) doctors are for all mothers in Riverside County facing a high-risk pregnancy. Services provided include: total prenatal care, high-resolution ultrasound and 3D, genetic counseling and testing, nutrition counseling, Sweet Success Diabetes education, behavioral health support, non-stress testing, and video visit with provider during ultrasound.

(951) 600-6667

Healthy Families America (HFA)

HOME VISITING
Weekly in-home sessions with a Family Support Specialist focusing on parent-infant/child interaction, child development, health and school readiness and ensuring a safe home environment. A program for pregnant and/or first-time mothers. Provided by the JFK Memorial Foundation.

(760) 776-1600

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

HOME VISITING
Provides learning activities for children ages 3 to 5 in preparation for kindergarten. HIPPY - Little Learners is for children aged 2. Parents partner with home-based educators to learn age-appropriate activities. Provided by the Jurupa Unified School District.

(951) 360-4175

Nurse-Family Partnership

HOME VISITING
Parenting program for first time, low-income pregnant mothers. Nurses work with pregnant mothers from the second trimester up through their child’s second birthday. Support includes training in parenting skills, building a strong network of support for the family and baby, providing referrals for healthcare, child care, and job training, help with setting goals and in improving economic sustainability. Provided by RUHS and Dr. Yoo, OB-GYN.

(800) 794-4814

Parent Child +

HOME VISITING
Focuses on school readiness for children 16 months to 2 years of age and building positive child-parent interaction. Provided by the Jurupa Unified School District.

(951) 222-7872

Parents as Teachers (PAT)

HOME VISITING
The PAT vision is that all children will learn, grow, and develop to reach their full potential and that parents and caregivers are their earliest and best teachers. Also provides child screening for detection of developmental delays.

(951)-360-4175

Quality Start Riverside County

FIRST 5 INITIATIVE
Quality Start Riverside County supports early care and education programs so they can provide high quality early learning experiences to children from birth through age five. Call or visit the website to find resources to help you understand what quality early learning looks like, how it can help your child, and how to choose a quality early learning program near you. Operated by First 5 Riverside County in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education and the Consortium for Early Learning Services.

(800) 266-3880

Raising A Reader

Program which promotes reading by providing preschool and kindergarten children with 3 to 4 different books each week to take home and read with their family. Offered within schools in the desert area as well as to all children at the Family Resource Centers. In partnership with United Way of the Desert.

(760) 323-2731

Reach Out and Read - Inland Empire

CHILD LITERACY
Gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.

(909) 709-1441

Quality Start Riverside County – Training Program

SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
Supported by First 5 Riverside County, the Consortium for Early Learning Services coordinates and manages early learning trainings for teachers and administrators participating in Quality Start Riverside County. Local training opportunities support early childhood education teachers on a career path as an early care and education professional, increasing the quality of curriculum, teacher-child engagement and enhanced teaching practices in the early learning field.

(951) 778-5003

SafeCare – Coachella Valley

HOME VISITING
For pregnant mothers and families. Designed to educate parents & support children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Provided by the John F. Kennedy Foundation.

(760) 776-1600

SafeCare – FSA Riverside

HOME VISITING
For pregnant mothers and families. Designed to educate parents and support children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Provided by the Family Services Association, Inc.

(951) 686-1096

SoCal Water Babies

DROWNING PREVENTION
Swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 5 years and water safety education classes for their parent/caregivers. Includes survival floating lessons for children 0-3 and swim-float-swim lessons for children 4-5. Provided by SoCal Water Babies.

(951) 251-5210