Program Contact Information
Phone: 305-243-8425Email: familiesfirst@miami.edu
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Since 2004, the University of Miami’s Families First Program has successfully provided evidence-based, relationship-focused, family strengthening parenting services for parents and caregivers with young children (ages birth to 3) throughout Miami-Dade County. Goals include improving the system of care and building resources for parents, strengthening families, managing child behavior, and promoting optimal child health and development. Program activities are based on best practice concepts from child development theory and research that supports the importance of promoting positive parent-child relationships to facilitate optimal child development.
What we do
Families First offers evidence-based/best practice, relationship-focused parenting groups. Daytime and evening groups are offered on a weekly basis in English and Spanish to Miami-Dade County residents at various locations throughout the county.
Parent Groups
Incredible Years parents and babies group
Caregivers AND Infants
This program is open to all family members AND their children ages birth to six months. We meet weekly for a total of 10 sessions and discuss the attachment relationship and all the ways we can strengthen a child’s development, including the power of play, being responsive to a child’s needs, taking care of ourselves, supporting language development and the importance of routines. Each week there is an opportunity to share baby’s new milestones, discuss a specific topic, watch video clips of real-life situations to better understand infant cues and take home toys to play with your baby.
Coral Reef Branch Library
9211 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Mondays, July 7th to September 15th, 10am – 12 noon
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
9445 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165
Wednesdays, July 9th to September 17th, 10am – 12 noon
West Kendall Branch Library
10201 Hammocks Blvd, Miami, FL 33196
Thursdays, July 17th to September 18th, 10am - 12 noon
ONLINE IN SPANISH:
Mondays, July 14th to September 22nd, 1pm – 3pm
INCREDIBLE YEARS TODDLERS
Childcare offered for in person groups
This program is open to caregivers of toddlers, from seven months to 3 years of age. We meet weekly for a total of 13 sessions. Each week we discuss ways to strengthen the relationship with your child, promote physical and social-emotional development, manage behavior, and increase school readiness skills. Each week participants will receive topic-related items and will watch video clips of real-life situations to help improve child behavior and promote optimal development. Share a meal each week.
The Children’s First Preschool
10870 SW 113th Pl, Miami, FL 33176
Tuesdays, June 17th to August 12th, 10am - 12pm
The Children’s First Preschool
10870 SW 113th Pl, Miami, FL 33176
Wednesdays, June 25th to September 17th, 6pm - 8pm
ONLINE:
Tuesdays, June 24th to September 16th, 1pm - 3pm
Thursdays, June 26th to September 26th, 6pm - 8pm
ONLINE IN SPANISH:
Wednesdays, July 2nd to September 24th, 6pm – 8pm
Thursdays, July 3th to September 25rd, 1pm – 3pm
Who we serve
We serve all families that reside in Miami-Dade County with children ages birth to 3.
What we cost
Families First is funded by The Children’s Trust and our services are offered to families at no cost. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
Where we are located
Families First parenting groups are offered in English and Spanish at various childcare centers and community organizations throughout Miami-Dade County and via secure video connection (Telehealth).
Signing up to participate
To sign up to participate, please call 305-243-8425 or complete this online form to be contacted.