Families First Parenting Programs builds positive relationships between parents and their children by educating both families and the professionals who serve them through inspiring, hands-on workshops. Our skilled workshop leaders stand beside parents and caregivers to lead them through the crucible of child rearing by transforming their experiences, doubts and fears into the knowledge and confidence they need to build positive discipline, communication, and self-esteem in families. Our training for professionals enhances their ability to better support and engage families. We help communities thrive by strengthening families first. Read about Families First

Over 90% of our Workshops are Grant Supported
We depend on contributions from caring people like you to help subsidize our programs for parents needing financial assistance. Our commitment to serving parents of all backgrounds frequently presents us with an opportunity to help parents dealing with abuse, homelessness, addiction, and a wide range of other challenging circumstances.

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FAMILIES FIRST HIGHLIGHTS Thank You for Supporting the Families First Marathon Team! Congratulations to our amazing Families First Marathon Runners who completed the 2010 Boston Marathon! We are grateful to all of the runners and the friends, family, and colleagues who supported them! Together, they raised over $9000 to support hands-on educational workshops for Massachusetts parents and the professionals who serve them. To see more, please click the title link.     Families First Parenting Educator Quoted in Boston Globe Click the title link to read “Party Politics” from the March 14, 2010, issue of Boston Globe Magazine.     Thank you for making the 8th Annual Fathers' Breakfast a Huge Success! On October 23, 2009, approximately 230 guests gathered at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston for the 8th Annual Families First Fathers' Breakfast. Fathers from Massachusetts celebrated their role as a father and learned how Families First strengthens families from all life circumstances. We are thrilled to report that the breakfast was a great success! To read more, please click the above link.     BNY Mellon Honored for Partnership with Families First BNY Mellon was honored at the 2009 Boston Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Summit for their decade of support for Families First. To read more, click the above link.     Connect with Families First on Facebook! Families First is now on Facebook! Please click on the above link to join the cause!		UPCOMING PROGRAMS » View All | Search Thursday, October 07, 2010 Working with Hard to Reach Parents Cambridge - Families First Monday, November 15, 2010 Bullies, Targets, and Bystanders. Cambridge - Families First Monday, December 13, 2010 Parenting Essentials: What Professionals Need to Know to Help Parents with Discipline, Self- Esteem, and Communication Cambridge - Families First