Local families with school-age children are invited to the 4th Annual Family Support Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 8, in recognition of Child Support Awareness Month. This free community event is hosted by the Riverside County Department of Child Support Services (RivCoDCSS) and will provide backpacks filled with school supplies for children as they prepare to head back to school. Volunteer hairdressers will give free haircuts, so that each child may feel and look their best for the new school year. This year they will also host a blood drive and will have community partners onsite to provide free sports physicals for kids.
The resource fair will also connect parents with important information on child support services and other local assistance programs, including employment and job opportunities, housing and utility assistance, veteran services, dental care, and more. Families can enjoy free haircuts, snacks and refreshments, prizes and giveaways, and family-friendly activities, all in one convenient location. The event is rain or shine, admission is free, and walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary.
RivCoDCSS staff will be on site to help families apply for child support services, establish and modify child support orders, address child support arrears, answer questions, and connect parents with free legal assistance…