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First Born Program ® of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is a nonprofit organization that provides parents and primary caregivers with education and support to encourage normal growth and development of happy, healthy babies in positive, nurturing families. FBPLA provides free home visitation services to all families in Los Alamos County. Services may be requested at any time during pregnancy or after birth at any point and continue until the child is 5 years old, or until the family no longer requests program services.
At the program’s core is the conviction that a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby are not only critical to the immediate well-being of mother and child but are also integral to the long-term health and success of the family and community. The program curriculum provides a comprehensive set of topics that families learn as well as specific tools, activities, and educational materials that home visitors can use to address them. The flexible and inclusive curriculum can be adapted to each family’s needs.
A 501(c)(3), First Born is funded through the state's Early Childhood Education and Care Department and through other grants and foundations throughout the state.
For more information or to inquire about services, please email welcome@firstbornla.org.
FBPLA's Vision:
First Born Program of Los Alamos empowers parents and caregivers to develop safe, secure, healthy parent-child relationships, resilient children and families, and connection to the community within a culture of universal belonging and acceptance.
FBPLA's Mission:
First Born Program of Los Alamos provides relationship-based home visiting to empower and support parents and caregivers of children, prenatal to age 5, and create connections with community and resources to optimize the development of healthy, safe, and thriving young children and families.
Above - a celebration of the First Born program, celebrating 25 years of supporting families in 2022.
Below - our previous executive director, Ellen Specter, is being interviewed by Lissie Ham at Family Strengths Network. We love collaborating with local organizations - anything to benefit our families and this community!
FBPLA's Value Statement:
The heart of the mission of the First Born Program of Los Alamos is to foster meaningful relationships within families and within our community. We aim to create and support nurturing environments where families, children, and employees thrive. We value collaboration with community members, families, and partners, working together to promote optimal child development, family resilience, and positive health outcomes for all.
We are dedicated to social justice, ensuring equitable partnerships and honoring the self-determination and dignity of every person we serve. We understand that true inclusion requires ongoing reflection, education, and action. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building a just and compassionate organization. We honor and celebrate the unique identities, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives of all individuals—clients, families, employees, and community partners alike. We are committed to equity in both access and outcomes, actively working within our organization to identify and dismantle systemic barriers and biases that impact the health and wellbeing of our families and the community. Through intentional inclusivity, we foster a culture of universal belonging, where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Together, we strive to create strong community connections that support and enhance child-parent relationships, ensuring every family and employee feels valued, empowered, and supported.
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