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Child First

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Evidence-Based Resilience for Young Children (Prenatal-5) & Families

Child First logoChild First is an evidence-based, early childhood behavioral mental health program that supports very young children (prenatal to age 5) and families who face major adversity. The intervention builds resilience and promotes healing to prevent the damaging effects of poverty, trauma, abuse, neglect, and chronic stress.

Are you a parent who:

  • Feels overwhelmed by the behavior or emotions of your young children
  • Has experienced depression, trauma, family violence, homelessness, or other stressors
  • Feels stressed and hopeless
  • Needs support and services for your child and other family members
  • Has children with challenging behaviors or delays in their development or learning

Child First services are:

  • FREE to you and your family
  • Available in English and Spanish

Who is Eligible?

  • Anyone pregnant
  • Children under age 6

Contact

Email: childfirst@ydinm.org

Interested in Child First Services?