WHO WE ARE First Five Years & Beyond

First Five Years & Beyond plays a key role in helping families navigate resources to find timely, linguistically, and culturally appropriate support for parents. We engage families in identifying child developmental milestones through monthly parent workshops. We provide opportunities for children to practice school-readiness skills while connecting parents to the appropriate resources. We assist older siblings with developing soft skills, leadership skills, career exposure, and knowledge of brain development. We provide a safe space for parents to voice their challenges and gain community and strength while improving their knowledge and skills around advocacy for their children.

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Our Mission

FFYB's mission is to provide parents with the skills, tools, and resources to support their children’s early education and beyond. At FFYB, we stay committed to our belief in the transformative power of early education and the critical role of parental involvement in a child's development. Read More

Our Vision

First Five Years & Beyond envisions a compassionate and empowered community where every child and family has the resources and support needed to thrive. Through education, advocacy, and sustainable solutions, we strive to create lasting opportunities for a brighter future.

Our Impact

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First Five Years & Beyond plays a key role in helping families navigate resources to find timely, linguistically and culturally appropriate supports for parents.

1. We engage families in identifying child developmental milestones through monthly parent workshops.

2. We provide opportunities for children to practice school readiness skills while connecting parents to the appropriate resources.

3. We assist older siblings with developing soft-skills, leadership skills, and career exposure, and knowledge of brain development.

4. We provide a safe space for parents to voice their challenges, and gain community and strength while improving their knowledge and skills around advocacy for their children.

Our Impact

Core Values

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FFYB Values:

  • Racial equity
  • Transparency
  • Collaboration
  • Honoring community culture
  • Cultivating long-term relationships
  • Holistic well-being of the family
  • Growth of children and families

Our Strengths:

We are culturally responsive, meaning we have a deep understanding of the community we serve. Our staff and leadership team heavily reflect and share the culture and language of the families.