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Your unwavering commitment inspires us all and reflects the heart of our organization. We also want to extend immense thanks to our entire team for their passion and resilience, as well as to our clients for trusting us and being part of our journey. Together, we’ve accomplished so much in 2024, and we’re excited to carry this momentum into 2025. At Familias First, we are proud to stand as part of this vibrant community — a place where every person, every culture, and every voice matters. Watch this short video highlighting our award winners and milestone work anniversaries. 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Our annual event is a cherished tradition where families come together to enjoy arts and crafts, play games, and, of course, capture magical moments with Santa. This inclusive celebration continues to grow, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our clients. There’s truly nothing more heartwarming than spending time with the big guy himself! Check out our video slideshows for a glimpse of the festive fun. [video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://familiasfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FF-Santa-2024-2.mp4"][/video]   [video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://familiasfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FF-Santa-Visit-Behind-the-Scenes.mp4"][/video]" ["post_title"]=> string(19) "A Visit From Santa!" 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This five-week workshop is made possible for regional center families through a grant from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). First up is our presentation in English that begins on Thursday, February 6th for 5 consecutive weeks. Certificates of Completion are available to those who meet the criteria as outlined on the CLAP website. You can register online using the button below, email Victor at: vcampos@familiasfirst.com or call 323-528-6727. 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We had a wonderful day spending quality time together enjoying games, food, and laughs.  Here's a little bit of the fun from our time at the park. 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Our CEO, Ruth Tello-Di Leva, co-founded LABA alongside Jose Rios and Isaac Bermudez, with the mission of enhancing cultural, social, and ethnic diversity in the field of applied behavior analysis and supporting the needs of diverse individuals and communities. The conference featured keynote speakers Jorge Gutierrez, Michele Wallace, and Natalia Bares, as well as a special panel presentation on the Sibling Perspective led by Sandra Cazarez. Held during Latino Heritage Month at the Latin American Museum of Art in Long Beach, the event provided a beautiful space for education, networking, great food and camaraderie. Here are a few photos of the event with many members of our clinical team attending. 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• Attends All Four Sessions
• Completes The Pre-Questionnaire of Each Session.
• Completes The Post Questionnaire of Each Session.

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