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Services

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Providing Comprehensive Services ensures children who live in poverty have access to a high-quality early childhood education during the first five years of their life.

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    Early Learning and Intervention

    Children First’s Early Intervention Coordinator (EIC) is a vital resource for families, providing expert guidance and personalized support by answering questions, making referrals for further evaluation, and monitoring each child’s developmental progress. The EIC facilitates a seamless support system coordinating on-site, recommended services, including occupational, physical, and speech-language therapies, for…

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    Mental Health

    We strive to make sure every child has the tools they need to succeed and are healthy enough to learn. This includes their well-being and mental health. Any child who requires additional emotional and behavioral support can benefit from the services of our on-staff Mental Health Specialists. Our Mental Health…

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    Health & Nutrition

    We have a comprehensive Health and Nutrition program geared towards improving the overall health and well-being of the children and families we serve from the inside out. Proper nutrition is an important building block in a child’s healthy development. Every child who attends Children First receives a healthy breakfast, lunch,…

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    Health Care Institute

    In partnership with the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness, Children First has been chosen to participate in a three-year Health Care Institute (HCI) for Head Start programs. HCI enables early childhood organizations to empower families with knowledge, tools and resources…

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