Who we are
Child First is an innovative, home-based early childhood intervention, embedded in a system of care. Child First works with the most vulnerable young children (prenatal through age five years) and families to decrease serious emotional disturbance, developmental and learning problems, and abuse and neglect. >more
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“I consider Child First one of the most impressive interventions for young children that I have ever witnessed in my long lifetime.”
Edward Zigler, Ph.D.
Founder and Director Emeritus
Zigler Center for Child Development at Yale University
Founder of Head Start
Child First “integrates cutting edge understanding of brain science within a therapeutic intervention targeted toward the needs of the most vulnerable children and families.”
Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston
Director, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
“You are amazing… Even though you're here for my daughter, you have impacted me in such a positive way... Thank you for not judging me.”
Child First Parent
Child First “has transformed scientific research into an extremely effective, evidence-based practice.”
Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston
Director, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
“I'm glad this program exists. To me personally you are a blessing. Angels in disguise.”
Child First Parent