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Families First Brooklyn is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families. We offer a wide variety of high-quality classes for children ages 0-7, support groups for parents, and enriching parenting workshops. Our facility also has a drop-in play space where parents, caregivers, and children can socialize and play indoors. Families First is located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, adjacent to Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, and Red Hook.
Quick Links:
Many thanks to the patrons who donated $250 or more to our Feb. 25 fundraising event.
Long Island College Hospital
Jane Rudko and Martin Kessler
CLICK HERE to see photos of our event and more information about our sponsors and donors. |
Fall 2010 Children's Classes:
September 20 - December 17
Enrollment Now!
Check our schedule of children's classes
Download a registration form
Learn about Families First membership.
NEWS:
It was a GREAT Spring Carnival on May 15!
Thanks to our sponsors and all the people who attended. We had tons of fun!
Our February 25 Parents' Night Out Fundraiser was a wonderful success and a fun night for all. Thanks to all of our donors and to those who came out during the snowstorm to bid on our auction items! CLICK HERE to see photos and information about sponsors and donors.
We have exceeded our $2,000 goal for our Playspace Revival Fund Drive!!! Thank you to everyone who contributed. If you'd still like to contribute, we're still accepting donations. We'll use the additional funds to try to purchase a new carpet for the Playspace, and if we receive enough donations, we'll replace the lighting in our general use areas and seating in the art/snack room. Click the Donate Now button above to make a contribution online. (It's the one that features the Statue of Liberty.) You may make a general contribution or specify Playspace Revival Fund.
Trial Classes and Playspace Visits:
Pay $10 to try our music, art, and GoGo Babies classes one time. You can try as many as you want! Pay $10 to visit our Playspace as a guest. (You may visit just once.) Or, combine the two - pay $10 and visit our Playspace on the same day you try a class! If you enroll in a class you tried, we will prorate the class fee beginning on the date of your trial and we will apply your $10 to the class fee.
>We will hold an Open House for Practically Preschool trial classes. Join our mailing list to find out when they'll be.
Our Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
| Our Calendar |
| June |
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Infant/Child CPR Workshop 9am - 2pm. $75 per person, $60 for Families First members. Call our office for details. |
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Fall Classes: Priority enrollment period for Families First members. |
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Fall Classes: Open Enrollment begins. |
| July |
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Families First is closed for the month of July |
| August |
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Families First re-opens |
| September |
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Fall Session Open House Week |
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Fall Session Classes begin | |
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Parenting Help
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Groups for New Moms
For mothers and their babies ages 0-9 months.
Becoming a mother is a rich, exhausting, and sometimes lonely experience that we come to usually without experience and with very high expectations of ourselves to "get it right". The best recipe for success is to not try to do it alone, but to build a community of other mothers around us who can become a vital source of information, support, and friendship as we transition into parenthood. Having a destination, out of the house, where you can get some nurturing for yourself and your baby, can be a very useful tool in the early weeks and months with a new baby.
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Drop-in New Mom's Group |
Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 pm.
Pre-registration is NOT required.
$15 per session, $10 for Families First members
Facilitated by Maura Sheehy, LCSW
The Drop-In Mother's Group is a place to meet other mothers (and babies) and share feelings, experiences, and concerns while getting support in the transition to motherhood. Each week a specific topic will be explored, but there will always be time made to address individual needs and questions. View our schedule of topics.
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New Mom's Support Group
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Mondays, 1:00-2:30 pm.
Eight to Ten 90-minute sessions.
Pre-registration IS required. Call our office for more information.
Facilitated by Amie Block, LCSW
Moms make a commitment to attend this group for eight weekly sessions, forming a comfortable and confidential forum for discussion. Topics are specific to group members� needs. In her 14th year at Families First, Amie Block, LCSW, helps mothers build bridges to new relationships while discussing the issues common to most new parents. In this intimate, warm, and supportive environment, moms make connections and find support. |
Coaching Sessions for Parents
Friday and Saturday mornings
45-minute sessions by appointment
facilitated by Michal Tziyon, LCSW
Call (917) 873-1022 to schedule.
$60 per session
$45 for Families First members |
Did you just miss the date of the workshop you were looking for? Would you simply prefer to have more individualized attention and discussion? Schedule a specialized workshops for individuals, couples and families. Pick the topic from our list and have a specialized, focused discussion that meets your family's needs. You can come alone or bring your child, partner, sibling, or parent. In a non-judgemental and supportive atmosphere, Michal Tziyon, LCSW, an experienced psychotherapist and mother of two, will guide you and/or your family as you explore the natural challenges you may be facing. To schedule a coaching session, pick a topic from the list and
call 917 873-1022.
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Please visit our website regularly to learn about upcoming events.
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Families First is a membership organization, founded by local parents for parents. Membership is open to the entire community. All families are welcome. Annual dues are paid on a per family basis and they entitle you to take classes, receive free or discounted admission to our workshops and events, work in our children's art room, and borrow books from our parenting library. Families First members also receive the following discounts at these local stores and restaurants: 10% off purchases over $10 at Pizzazz Toys and Kids (does not include furniture or strollers), 10% off at Mini Max Toys and Salon, 10 % off a 10-class pass at StrollerStrides with Melissa Pipitone, and 10% off in-restaurant dining at Layla Jones Restaurant. Contact us for details. Program scholarships are available; eligibility is based on family need.
Basic Membership: $75 per year
Our Playspace: For an additional $225 per year you may have unlimited access to our indoor, drop-in playspace during the hours our center is open, along with the basic member benefits. If you are a first-time parent, Playspace access is free until your baby is 6 months old, after which you must pay $100, rather than $225, to continue to use our Playspace. This is called "Baby Playspace" membership.
Donate to Families First
Families First is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your financial contribution helps us continue to serve local families and provide family events for our community. Click the icon below to make a secure donation online. Your contribution will be tax-deductible.
Our Supporters
Families First is better able to work and to grow thanks to the financial support of the NY State Assembly and Assemblywoman Joan Millman, Materials for the Arts, and our individual donors. |
250 Baltic Street (bet. Clinton & Court) Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact Beth Winson (718) 237-1862
�2009 Families First Brooklyn, Inc.
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