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Regional Center Parent Workshop in Spanish

The Creating Leadership Among Parents (CLAP) workshop for regional center families will be presented in Spanish this April. The free 5-week workshop will be on Thursday evenings via Zoom. This workshop is brought to families through a grant from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The mission of CLAP is to teach parents leadership skills […]

Become A Behavior Technician Workshop

We are pleased to present a free three-week workshop in collaboration with the Monrovia Community Adult School on how to become a Behavior Technician. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to explore a fulfilling career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Familias First has been serving the community for over 22 years and […]

Staff of the Year Awards 2024

As we wrap up an incredible year, we are proud to honor our Staff of the Year, whose hard work and dedication have made a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Your unwavering commitment inspires us all and reflects the heart of our organization. We also want to extend immense thanks to […]

A Visit From Santa!

We were delighted to welcome Santa back to Familias First for another memorable year! 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 […]

Parent Workshops 2025

We are excited to present our free online seminar, Creating Leadership Among Parents (CLAP), again in 2025. 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 […]

Familias First Staff and Family Day

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our staff and their families, including the four-legged members, who attended our annual Family Day recently. 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.