Children’s Fund Receives $50,000 Check From First 5 San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – (Tuesday, December 18, 2012)

The sounds of the holidays resonated as the children from the Boys & Girls Club of Redlands sang their favorite holiday tunes at the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Tuesday, December 18 in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. And if the sounds of the giggling children weren't festive enough, the $50,000 check presented to Children’s Fund by First 5 of San Bernardino definitely put everyone in the holiday spirit.

In October, Children’s Fund received approval for its first direct contract with First 5 of San Bernardino, providing further expansion to a variety of programs, including the Children’s Fund Assessment Center and the Emergency Needs Program.

“We are so pleased to embark on this strong partnership with First 5 and together serve these precious children,” states Erin Phillips, president & CEO of Children’s Fund. “Together we can do so much more to bring brighter tomorrows to these kids than we could individually. ”

First 5 San Bernardino was created in December 1998 in order to realize the benefits of the California Children and Families Act. The act created a program for the purpose of promoting, supporting, and improving the early development of children from the prenatal stage to five years of age.

“It is truly all about the kids,” exclaims Karen E. Scott, executive director of First 5 San Bernardino “We strive to honor and respect the diversity of our community and prioritize the needs to ensure optimal health and development for young children and their families. Our partnership with Children’s Fund is a perfect example of both entities working towards the same goal.”

The San Bernardino Board of Supervisors supports both of these great organizations so the check presentation was applauded by all.

Created in 1986, Children’s Fund is a non-profit whose mission is to prevent child abuse in our community; to ensure that at-risk children who are abused, neglected, impoverished, or abandoned receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care and education; and to provide equal opportunity for social development for these children. For more information on Children’s Fund or how you can make a difference in the life of a child, please visit Children’s Fund’s website at www.childrensfundonline.org or call 909.379.0000.