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Familias First presentará en español, durante el mes de agosto, su aclamado taller para padres denominado CARES (Acceso del Cliente y Resolución para Servicios Esenciales). Este programa de cuatro semanas, centrado en aclarar el proceso de apelación, se impartirá a través de Zoom los jueves por la noche. El taller está dirigido a todas las familias atendidas por los Centros Regionales y cuenta con el financiamiento del Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (Department of Developmental Services). ¡Las sesiones del taller en Español! Agosto 6, 13, 20, 27 | Los Jueves | 6:00 - 8:00 pm Temas que cubriremos

• Acceso a los servicios del Centro Regional y El nuevo reporte IPP.
• Opciones cuando hay desacuerdo. Inicio del Proceso de Apelación. 
• Derechos de la familia y de sus hilos. Las opciones de apelación.
• Autocuidado, empoderamiento y tus nuevas habilidades.

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Rios, BCBA. Jose brings over 52 years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, and his passion for mentorship is unmatched. As the creator of FastTrack, a highly successful mentorship program for ABA students and professionals, Jose understands firsthand what it means to have the right guidance at the right time. During the event, our staff had the opportunity to come together, listen, and connect with one another and with a leader who has dedicated his life to this field. It was a reminder that mentorship is not just a program. It is a culture. One built on trust, communication, and the kind of natural reinforcement that happens when people genuinely invest in each other's success. At Familias First, this is exactly the environment we are committed to creating. A workplace where employees build meaningful relationships with experienced colleagues, support one another, and grow together every step of the way. We are grateful to Jose D. Rios for sharing his expertise and his heart with our team, and we are proud of every staff member who showed up and leaned in. Watch this short video slide show from the event. [video width="1080" height="1350" mp4="https://familiasfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FF-Jose-Rios-Mentorship-Talk.mp4"][/video]" ["post_title"]=> string(61) "Familias First Hosts Mentorship Event with Jose D. 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Taller CARES 2026: Apoyo para Familias del Centro Regional Familias First presenta el Taller CARES 2026, una serie gratuita de cuatro sesiones diseñada para apoyar a las familias que reciben servicios del Centro Regional. Este año, el taller cuenta con una estructura actualizada, enfocada en el nuevo IPP, el manejo de desacuerdos y el proceso de apelaciones. Las familias aprenderán sobre el acceso a servicios y recursos comunitarios, los derechos de la familia y cómo fortalecer sus habilidades de defensa y autocuidado. El taller es práctico, informativo y empoderador. El Taller CARES se llevará a cabo en marzo de 2026, con cuatro sesiones los martes por la tarde vía Zoom. Este taller se presentará en español. ¡Regístrese Hoy! " ["post_title"]=> string(33) "CARES Parent Workshop En español" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["ping_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(32) "cares-parent-workshop-en-espanol" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2026-01-21 16:14:34" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2026-01-22 00:14:34" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(33) "https://familiasfirst.com/?p=3279" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [4]=> object(WP_Post)#8350 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(3266) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "1" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2025-12-18 09:34:05" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2025-12-18 17:34:05" ["post_content"]=> string(1576) "

It is with great pride that we recognize our entire Familias First team for their unwavering dedication to the clients and families we serve. Your commitment, compassion, and hard work make a meaningful difference every day, and we are truly grateful to have each of you as part of our organization. You are deeply valued, and your contributions are at the heart of our continued success.

Each year, we take time to honor individuals whose exceptional efforts stand out through our annual awards. This year, we are also proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone for Chrystal, our Human Resources Manager, who marks her 20th anniversary with Familias First. Throughout her tenure, and across a variety of roles, Chrystal’s leadership, knowledge, and dedication have played a significant role in shaping our organization and supporting our team.

We invite you to watch the video slideshow highlighting this year’s award winners and join us in celebrating their achievements.

As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to working alongside our clients and families to help them achieve their greatest success. Together, we look forward to another year of growth, partnership, and positive impact.

Congratulations to all of our award winners!

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Familias First presentará en español, durante el mes de agosto, su aclamado taller para padres denominado CARES (Acceso del Cliente y Resolución para Servicios Esenciales). Este programa de cuatro semanas, centrado en aclarar el proceso de apelación, se impartirá a través de Zoom los jueves por la noche. El taller está dirigido a todas las familias atendidas por los Centros Regionales y cuenta con el financiamiento del Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (Department of Developmental Services). ¡Las sesiones del taller en Español! Agosto 6, 13, 20, 27 | Los Jueves | 6:00 - 8:00 pm Temas que cubriremos

• Acceso a los servicios del Centro Regional y El nuevo reporte IPP.
• Opciones cuando hay desacuerdo. Inicio del Proceso de Apelación. 
• Derechos de la familia y de sus hilos. Las opciones de apelación.
• Autocuidado, empoderamiento y tus nuevas habilidades.

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