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mISSION
sTRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH
​EDUCATION, CONNECTION, PLAY & PARTNERSHIP


vISION
TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE FAMILIES FEEL 
SUPPORTED, 
EMPOWERED, AND INSPIRED TO ​LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER
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OUR PROGRAMS


Why it Matters

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“Children who experience positive, nurturing environments during the early years demonstrate more positive outcomes, such as healthier social relationships, higher academic and professional achievement, and enriched psychological and physical health.”
​Judge Baker Children’s Center. “Early Childhood Development: Implications for Policy, Systems and Practice” (2017).
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“Families who struggle the most often have weaker social connections and supports. An opportunity, then, lies in strengthening the… social bonds—particularly with other families and parenting adults who share common priorities, challenges, and interests—so that families have trustworthy people they can turn to when they need more support or encouragement.”
​SearchInstitute. “Don’t Forget the Families” (2015).
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Up to $16 ROI for every $1 spent. Children are more likely to be ready for school, attend college, and have higher earning potential
​Missoula Zero to Five
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“Learning how to cope with adversity is an important part of healthy child development… When a young child’s stress response systems are activated within an environment of supportive relationships with adults, the physiological effects are buffered and brought back down to baseline.”
Harvard Center on the Developing Child. “Toxic Stress” (2017).

OBJECTIVES

Families First Learning Lab Education

EDUCATION

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We focus on building knowledge and skills through the use of evidence-based practices, professional expertise, and social connections.
Connection at Families First Learning Lab

CONNECTION

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We center around the power of group learning and in person relationship building.
Learn the importance of play at Families First Learning Lab

PLAY

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We believe in the importance of play as a catalyst for learning at all ages.
Partnership with Families First Learning Lab

PARTNERSHIP

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We value community partnerships that assist families in receiving the best services from the best providers.
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Our Impact Tells Our Story 

Families First believes with education, connection, play, and partnership families become stronger and more resilient. We are proud of the work we do with families knowing the work benefits our community. 
Strengthening families since 1994.
Learn More- Annual Report
Participants in our Family Education, Community Classes & Clinical Support programs during 2023
Take Home Activity kits for kid's with play-along parenting tips distributed in 2023
Outside community partners supporting our work or engaging with us to provide holistic family services 
Average number of families who participated in monthly programs at the Missoula Public Library throughout 2023

Sponsors & Partners

We are grateful for the support from generous community partners that make our work possible.
​Please join us in thanking them for their commitment to strengthening families! 
FIB sponsor of Families First Learning Lab
ALPS Sponsor of Families First Learning Lab
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