We Are:
Heals young children and families from the effects of trauma and adversity.
Child First is a national, evidence-based, two-generation model that works with very vulnerable young children and families, providing intensive, home-based services.
When young children grow up in environments where there is violence, neglect, mental illness, or substance abuse, the stress can be toxic to their developing brains. But, we can intervene to prevent this damage. Scientific research demonstrates that we can make a difference if we:
Decrease in language problems in children receiving the Child First intervention.
Decrease in aggressive and defiant behaviors in children receiving the Child First intervention.
Decrease in depression or mental health problems in mothers receiving the Child First intervention