Guided by the belief that a parent is a child’s first and most important teacher, First Steps builds respectful partnerships with families to promote child health, wellbeing, and learning. Services are voluntary and provided at levels that meet the family’s needs, from community-based peer support to in-home coaching and home visiting.
Parenting
Parents as TeachersHome visitation and group support for families, before birth and through age five.
Parenting
HIPPYHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home visiting program that supports parents in their role as a child's first and most important teacher.
Parenting
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)One of the world's most-trusted parenting programs, Triple P is used in 30 countries around the world.
Parenting
ParentChild+Home visitation for families with 2- and 3-year olds to promote early literacy skills
Parenting
Strengthening Families14-session group support program to promote strong and resilient families.
Parenting
Incredible Years12-week group support for parents for their child’s social and emotional development and behavior
Parenting
Library Based and Other Learning ProgramsLibrary staff visit child care and preschool classrooms providing books, storytelling, and staff training.
Parenting
Motheread/FathereadGroup support for parents with low literacy levels in reading to their children
Parenting
Supporting Care Providers Through VisitsSite visits for home child care providers to encourage developmentally appropriate practices.
Parenting
Family CaféParent discussion groups that support one another and recognize each other as leaders.
These are our Parenting Programs
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Parents as Teachers
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View MoreNurturing Parenting
View MoreTriple P (Positive Parenting Program)
View MoreParentChild+
View MoreEarly Steps to School Success
View MoreStrengthening Families
View MoreDolly Parton’s Imagination Library
View MoreIncredible Years
View MoreLibrary Based and Other Learning Programs
View MoreMotheread/Fatheread
View MoreRaising a Reader
View MoreSupporting Care Providers Through Visits
View MoreFamily Café
View MoreTranslation services are available.