Families First & Boston Basics Receive Funding from Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health
The project aims to elevate the role of parents to optimize early childhood brain growth.
Early childhood experiences matter because...
80-90% of brain structures
are built in the first 5 years
of a child’s life.
One stable and responsive
relationship
helps children overcome adversity.
$4 to $9 in social costs
are saved for every $1 invested in early childhood programs.
“It takes a village to raise a child.
Families First is our village.”
Families First brings parents together in their own communities to build…
Impact
Families First has supported parents since 1988.
In the last decade, our expert
Parenting Educators
have worked with more than
25,000 parents
of more than
50,000 children in Massachusetts
Watch our video!
For Parents
Come together with other local parents to learn new and fun ways to support your child’s learning and growth!
“You're not born a parent; you have to learn it. A program like this... brings some form of peace to your life with your kids.”
- Mirella, parent participant -
For Partners
Achieve your organization’s family engagement goals
by partnering with Families First!
“Families First increases parent engagement so parents are more involved… These parents are advocating for their children, which is the result you want.”
- Wayne Ysaguirre, President & CEO, Nurtury -
Parenting Tip of the Month
Nurture Your Child
Encourage play!
Play time allows children to practice and learn about emotions. Join in and share the joy it brings.
