First 5 Riverside County Ups Reserve for Troubled Groups

Last week, First 5 Riverside County voted to hold $15.4 million in reserve to help groups and providers experiencing financial challenges as they strive to provide health care, education and child care services for kids ages five and younger. The group set aside $10 million last month for emergency assistance.

• "First 5 Sets Aside $15.4 Million To Aid Struggling Groups" (Hines, Riverside Press-Enterprise, 9/27).