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For The 3rd Annual

2024 Virtual Home Visiting Symposium

Join the 2024 Virtual Home Visiting Symposium, hosted by First Born® and More! This free event is perfect for professionals in home visiting and early childhood education, focusing on the critical role of PLAY in development. Gain insights from experts, learn new strategies, and help build strong communities. Register now to expand your knowledge and make an impact!

 

April 22-26, 2024

Catch up on the 2021 and 2022 Home Visiting Symposium sessions! Watch them now on

Welcome to the First Born Program

First Born® supports healthy children and strong family relationships.

First Born is a universal home visiting program for first-time parents. We believe that home visiting should start early, occur frequently and be fun!

early

70% of families in 2022 enrolled in the program during pregnancy.

frequent

Families can expect weekly visits in the first year of their child’s life.

fun

Home Visitors support families through challenges, and always plan a fun activity. Families can expect to be heard, respected and to laugh frequently.

First Born and More refers to add-ons to the program, like contract training, preschool curriculum and home visiting in some communities that is available to any family who is expecting or has a child under 5.

Based on the belief that well-supported families are the foundation of healthy communities, First Born focuses on strong relationships and health in the early years.

Interested in becoming a First Born Program?

Connect with your local home visiting program.

What we offer parents

Services include support, education, assessment, service coordination and referrals.

Photography by Don J. Usner - First Born Program - Mother & Child Image

Support

Regular home visits with a supportive home visitor

First Born Program - Mother & Baby Image

Education

Research-based curriculum shared by trained home visitors

First Born Program: Grandpa holding his grandchild baby image

Service Coordination

Knowledge about and connection to community services

Learn more about our web-based, home visiting training institute.

Testimonials

  • “I see how my family and home visitor have adapted to the new ways of doing our home visits and I commend all the workers with First Born too. You guys are unstoppable."

    - McKinley County, New Mexico

  • "I love that my daughter can see, speak, and talk to [our home visitor] through zoom meetings. My daughter is happy and gets over-excited, wants all the attention, and shows off at times. It is great!"

    - McKinley County, New Mexico

  • "We often feel like we’re barely keeping our heads above water and our home visitor’s visits make us feel like Olympic swimmers."

    - Santa Fe County, New Mexico

  • "We love all the helpful information and feedback and reflection. We also like just having the time to discuss any topic that is current for us."

    - First Born participant from Santa Fe County, New Mexico