Family Connections

Brains are built over time, from the bottom up. ?? Brain architecture begins before birth, starting with simple neural connections and continuing as more complex circuits and skills develop into adulthood. Our early experiences and exposures, including responsive relationships with caregivers, shape the architecture of our brains. While new connections in the brain can form throughout life, the first years are critical for establishing a healthy foundation. Learn more about brain architecture here: https://bit.ly/4hFNFwI

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? Time is running out to make a difference in 2024! ? Your support of Peninsula Family Connections' Every Child Deserves a Chance campaign helps expand early learning programs, strengthen mental health services, and provide vital resources for families in need. Make your tax-deductible gift today and help create brighter futures for children and families in our community. Every dollar you give brings us closer to a stronger, more connected community. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gqi8VybU

Every child deserves a chance to thrive—and you can make it happen by supporting Peninsula Family Connections' Every Child Deserves a Chance Campaign. Your gift helps expand early learning programs, strengthen mental health services, and provide critical resources for families in need. Here's how your contribution can make a difference: $50 provides learning materials for children and parents. $100 funds wellness sessions with a mental health specialist. $250 supports a week of early learning classes. $500 empowers male caregivers through "Daddy and Me" groups. $1,000 ensures kids receive developmental screenings and support. Together, we can create brighter futures for families in our community. ?? Donate today and join us in building a resilient, connected community: https://lnkd.in/gqi8VybU #EveryChildDeservesAChance #SupportFamilies #PeninsulaFamilyConnections

At Family Connections, we provide a range of services, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Check out this study to learn more about this therapeutic approach!

From before they are born through their earliest years, babies and toddlers are developing neural connections at an extraordinary rate. These connections form the foundation for lifelong success. How are these neural connections created and strengthened? Through interactions with attentive caregivers who provide nurturing and responsive care: serve and return. Serve and return involves responsive interactions between babies and their caregivers. These interactions are crucial for helping children grow and reach their full potential. This National Parent's Day, we would like to celebrate you—the parents who create secure attachments that help shape the trajectory of a child's life.

We are hiring! Please check out our Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant role!

We are so excited to grow into Daly City and to fill the gaps identified by families in the community!

?? April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to protect our youngest and most vulnerable. It reminds us of our collective responsibility to foster nurturing environments for children. As we spotlight this crucial cause, it's essential to recognize the critical role caregivers play in early learning programs but also in prevention! Caregiver participation in early learning programs isn't just about academic preparation; it's a gateway to building stronger, more resilient communities. At Family Connections, caregiver participation provides a unique opportunity to engage with children in a safe, supportive setting, encouraging positive social interactions and the development of critical emotional skills. Moreover, caregiver participation programs provide a space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and access resources, enhancing their ability to create safe and enriching environments for every child. It's about creating a connected community that looks out for one another, where a child's safety is everyone's priority. ?? ?? Abril es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abuso Infantil, un momento para crear conciencia y tomar medidas para proteger a nuestros más peque?itos/as y vulnerables. Nos recuerda de nuestra responsabilidad colectiva de fomentar espacios enriquecedores para los ni?o(a)s. Mientras destacamos esta causa crucial, es esencial reconocer el papel fundamental que desempe?an los cuidadores en los programas de aprendizaje temprano, ?pero también en la prevención! La participación de los cuidadores en programas de aprendizaje temprano no se trata sólo de preparación académica; es una puerta de entrada para construir comunidades más fuertes y resilientes. En Family Connections, la participación de los cuidadores brinda una oportunidad única de interactuar con los ni?o(a)s en un ambiente seguro y de apoyo, fomentando interacciones sociales positivas y el desarrollo de habilidades emocionales críticas. Además, los programas que incluyen la participación de cuidadores brindan un espacio para que los cuidadores se conecten, compartan experiencias y accedan a recursos, mejorando su capacidad para crear entornos seguros y enriquecedores para cada ni?o(a). Se trata de crear una comunidad conectada que se cuida uno a otro, donde la seguridad de un ni?o(a) es la prioridad de todos. ??

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