For 19 years, our always smiling Community Engagement Specialist LuCretia Dowdy has traveled the county talking to parents and caregivers. She does this at over 50 events per year. Now she is inviting families to join her online!
“LuCretia in the Neighborhood” is a new video series on our social media pages that will find LuCretia getting real with San Bernardino County families, getting their take on what it’s like to raise children in 2024. Fans of Reels will occasionally see segments on @first5sanbernardino on Instagram and Facebook from her visits to the many community events and happenings around the county.
As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, LuCretia in the Neighborhood is a fun way to showcase conversations about the journey of parenting. In the segments, LuCretia asks parents and caregivers questions that address the joy and challenges of raising their children, such as “What is your child’s favorite book?” or “What is your child’s bedtime routine?”
This social media series kicked off in Fontana at a community event on April 16. The first question “What is the funniest thing your child has ever said to you?” sparked a humorous conversation about how children absorb information so quickly as they get older. It closed with a heartfelt dialogue about what being a parent meant to her.
With its casual “man on the street” style, LuCretia in the Neighborhood hopes to get funny, wholesome and educational, and maybe provide a few laughs along the way! Keep a look out for these mini episodes, launching on Instagram and Facebook @first5sanbernardino this month! If you want to catch LuCretia in the Neighborhood, follow along to find out which event First 5 San Bernardino will be at next.