June 18, 2026
First 5 San Bernardino is excited to launch a student art contest for children up…
Announcements
Check out our Sunday Shoutouts at the bottom of this page for fun activities to do with your kids!
October 7th Commission Meeting Agenda Notice
Cindy Faulkner Named Executive Director First 5 San Bernardino
Fall 2026 Milestones Now Available
Check out the latest news from First 5 San Bernardino in the fall 2026 issue of Milestones.
Happenings & Celebrations
Gift a Kid a Book Pop-Up Literacy Tour is Coming to Five Cities
September 29, 2026
Choose up to 4 books to take home Receive their own “Gift for a Friend” to pass on Have a snack Take a photo with Potter the Otter Take home…
2027 Monthly Calendar Student Art Contest
Let’s Talk Engagement
May 12, 2026
On Tuesday, December 8, First 5 San Bernardino will host Let’s Talk Engagement: The Face,…
First 5 San Bernardino appoints Cindy Faulkner as executive director
May 12, 2026
The human services veteran moves forward a mission to support county’s youngest residents First 5…
Initiatives
Campaigns
First 5 San Bernardino educates the public about the significance of these campaigns on children’s well-being and development through special events, media and advertising campaigns.
Community Engagement hosts outreach campaigns all year long including:
Video Highlights
First 5 San Bernardino Hosts Potter the Otter Birthday Party for Gift a Kid a Book Campaign
Celebrating 25 years and beyond
Gifting Books at the Upland YMCA
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
First 5 San Bernardino Hosts Gift a Kid a Book Community Fair at San Bernardino County Museum
Sunday Shout-Outs
Fun Things to do for Kids and Families
Free Food Distribution
Tuesday, October 6, 12 pm to 2 pm
PAL Charter Academy
2450 Blake Street
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 8, 3 pm to 6 pm
San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office
900 East Gilbert Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Apple Valley Air Show and Car Show
Saturday, October 10, 9 am to 3 pm
Apple Valley Airport
21600 Corwin Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Shake or Treat
Saturday, October 17, 10 am to 2 pm
San Bernardino County Museum
2024 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands, ca 92374