Who We Are
Families First partners with parents to amplify their power so they can positively impact the lives of children and communities through our groundbreaking programs.
Every parent is strong and supported.
Every community benefits from the power of parents.
Every child is thriving and resilient.
What We Do
The Power of Parenting Program is a 12-session program where parents come together to strengthen their knowledge, skills, and supports. The Ripple Program is a year-long experience that includes 6 parent leadership trainings, 2 staff professional development trainings on how to work effectively with parents, and a 5-month Community Impact Project that brings parent voices to decisions and policies at a local, municipal, or state agency and advances career skills.
Our programs rely on deep collaborations with partner organizations such as childcare centers, housing developments, and other neighborhood-based sites so we can engage parents in the neighborhoods where they live.
At Families First, “parent” is defined as any adult who holds the responsibility of raising a child at any point in time (including grandparents, caregivers, guardians, adoptive and biological parents).
