News & Announcements
Cancelled September Commission Meeting
The First 5 San Bernardino Commission meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at First 5 San Bernardino. Notice
Free Home Visiting Program for Parents
Are you pregnant or raising a newborn? Health Families America (HFA) is a FREE voluntary 1:1 home visiting program for parents of San Bernardino County. HFA provides information and support from pregnancy through the first three years of a child’s life. Enroll today! More information in English and Spanish. Participants will receive FREE incentives like diapers, wipes and more.
Remembering Dr. Marti Baum
With heartfelt sympathy we remember Dr. Marti Baum, a dedicated pediatrician, educator and advocate whose life’s work impacted children and families of the Inland Empire and beyond. Dr. Baum also served as Physician Champion for Help Me Grow Inland Empire and the SART program. The innumerable children she impacted will carry on her legacy, and she will be deeply missed. See message from F5SB Executive Director Karen Scott.
Summer 2025 Milestones Now Available
Check out the latest news from First 5 San Bernardino in the summer 2025 issue of Milestones.
In need of resources?
In need of diapers, baby wipes, food, clothing, car seats or other essential items? There are local organizations ready to assist. On your phone, dial 211 or go online to Inland SoCal UnitedWay 211+ or ConnectIE,
Happenings & Celebrations
Trick or Treat in style!
First 5 San Bernardino is giving away safe Halloween candy bags and you don’t want to miss it. Bring your little cutie dressed in costume to the First 5 San Bernardino office to pick up:
1 Halloween safety bag
1 book
A sweet treat
Plan to stop by our office and say hi!
October 1 – October 29, 8:30-11 am or 1-4 pm
735 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 150
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Limited to one bag per child 5 years old or younger. Call 909.386.7706 for more information.
Partners: Bags in quantities up to 50 are available. Complete the request for promotional material form to place your order.
F5SB and the SBC Department of Public Health Shares Summer Safety Tips on FOX 11 Los Angeles
We’re celebrating!
Thank you to SBC Board of Supervisors for adopting First 5 San Bernardino’s resolution proclaiming the second week of the month of April as the Week of the Young Child in San Bernardino County through 2029. This important action serves as a reminder that children’s earliest years shape their learning and development for the rest of their lives.
Take the Families Count Survey
Parents and caregivers of children under nine years old are encouraged to register to provide feedback on how we can best support the needs of children and families. Receive $5 for each survey completed.
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Videos
Celebrating 25 years and beyond
Gifting Books at the Upland YMCA
Gift a Kid a Book Campaign Featured on KNBC Ch. 4
F5SB Brings Santa’s Workshop to Ramona-Alessandro School Promoting Literacy
F5SB Brings Gift a Kid a Book Literacy event to Apple Valley
Watch F5SB’s Video Promoting Oral Health at E. Neil Roberts Elementary School
How every child can thrive by age 5
By Molly Wright, seven-year-old student from Queensland, Australia
How does income affect childhood brain development?
By Kimberly Noble, MD, PhD