
Child First ensures a seamless transition between school-day instruction and after-school supports by coordinating and collaborating with principals, school staff, parents, and students to meet students’ interests and needs. We also hire school-based staff to manage and support the programs.
Seamless
Transition
Seamless Transition
Child First ensures a seamless transition between school-day instruction and after-school supports by coordinating and collaborating with principals, school staff, parents, and students to meet students’ interests and needs. We also hire school-based staff to manage and support the programs.
Parent
Engagement
Parent Engagement
An emphasis on parent engagement in the school and the larger community is a cornerstone of the Child First model. Staff provides regular leadership development opportunities for parents, as well as workshops on issues of interest to parents, their school, and their children.
High Quality
Instruction
High Quality Instruction
Child First also brings in outside professionals, such as artists and coaches, whose practices align with the school community.
Volunteering
at the School
Volunteering at the School
Parents are expected to volunteer two hours per month and become engaged in the life of the school and community.