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First Step Family Support Center |
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RESULTS EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING, EXCELLENT SERVICES, SOLID RESULTS.
First Step helps families thrive. Many local families are struggling due to lack of resources, limited education, or inadequate job opportunities. However, they still want to help their children succeed and reach their maximum potential. First Step is there to help. Though parenting classes, support groups, drop-in centers, case management, and home visits, First Step gives parents the tools they need to help their babies and children grow.
As one parent says, “First Step’s kindness and caring made me see that my children deserve the world, and that I was capable of giving that to them. First Step laid the foundation for my success as not only a mother, but an individual.”
Other parents tell us:
“I don’t know what I’d do without First Step. It really has helped me”
“I come to First Step for food…diapers…formula…milk…toys and clothes…a place for my kids to play and meet other children”
“I am a parent of 5 children and your center has helped and blessed me”
“…extra help with diapers and clothes… Baby food, clothes, diapers, counseling…Emergency things and support…good people to help when you are in need…Help with necessary items or counseling”
“The atmosphere is great, it gives me the ability to talk to other people with similar problems and situations…my kids love it, its great…very helpful for young moms who do not know what they are doing…family oriented…awesome, very comfortable.”
“People are wonderful…everyone here is awesome…they go above and beyond...they are extremely caring…they bend over backwards for me…the home visits have been really helpful”
“Emotional and parenting support…mental support…having someone there…to get out and have a place to come and relax…someone to talk to…people who will help…a place to bring my kids…learning how to cook for my family…I would be in a big mess of trouble without them, they help.”
“Listening and proper guidance…I can sit and talk to staff to get help…financial assistance, someone to listen, family support…transportation…parenting classes…togetherness and awareness… friendly environment, understanding, non-judgmental staff…safe place to come and not feel like a burden…Help. Somewhere to go with my kids…friendliness, a place to go hang out & eat and have people to talk to…support, courage & strength for single mothers…a place for moms to meet moms and kids to meet kids…help with parenting skills.”
“When I go to First Step I feel like somebody.”-Young father and First Step client
“First Step was a place that made me feel like I had some value as a parent and something to offer my son. I always felt welcome and encouraged by the emotional support.”-Cindi Hutchison-Former First Step parent
“Findings from numerous research studies have concluded that for every dollar invested in a high-quality early childhood program for children, the direct and indirect economic benefits to the public total approximately $7.16.” Barnett, W.S. (1996). Lives in the balance: Age-27 benefit-cost analysis of the High/Scope Perry Preschool Program (Monographs of the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, 11). Ypsilanti, MNI: High/Scope Press”
“A 40-year longitudinal study that followed infants into adulthood show that investing $1 in early learning saves $17 down the road, with tangible results measure in lower crime, fewer teen pregnancies and higher individual education and earning levels” –The High/Scope Perry Preschool Study Though Age 40: Summary, Conclusions, and Frequently Asked Questions. High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. Ypsilanti, MI: High/Scope Press
“By investing in family support, we not only promote the success and health of the young people participating, but also save communities four dollars for every dollar spent on prevention-oriented support for families.” Arthur Reynolds, PhD, Chicago Longitudinal Study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Contact Us:
325 East 6th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-8355 (360) 457-3820 fax
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