All expectant parents and families of children ages 4 and younger are welcome to attend our programs and events! Some programs and events are ONLY for families who have completed the enrollment process and attend our center regularly. 

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What's the difference?

Registration Process

• RSVP for free on our website for a program or event

• First time to the center:

  • Upon arrival, you will complete a health history form with information needed for your child(ren) to enter the child development classrooms

  • You will wash your child’s hands and sign them into their classroom

  • Adults/caregivers will then go to the program room and complete a registration form which must be given to the Service Coordinator before starting the program

• Once registered, a family can sign up and attend any program that has open spots! Families should attend 2 to 3 different programs before meeting with the Service Coordinator and the Child Development Specialist about enrollment.

• If transportation is needed:

  • Transportation is only provided to attend parent/caregiver programs, not for events such as playgroups and Read & Play where the parent/caregiver participates side by side with the child

  • First time: Your pick up time & address will be confirmed and FWF staff will transport you to the center, based on availability of staff and advance notice

  • Registered families can be transported to programs a maximum of 3 times before enrolling

If a family is interested in attending programs and events at First Wave Families on a consistent basis (3-4 times per month), they should enroll in the center:

Enrollment Process

• One-on-one intake meeting with our service coordination team (which includes the Family Service Coordinator, Family Advocate, and Child Development Specialist)  to complete required paperwork for enrollment

• Family Partnership Agreement will be completed & signed, which will outline goals for the family and how we can help meet them

• Commit to monthly check-ins with service coordination team to review goals

Enrollment “Perks”

• Field trips

• Distributions of goods/items for the family and/or household (such as cleaning supplies, food/pantry items, personal care items, etc)

• Early sign up for programs

• Drop In Sessions and Cooking Classes 

• Parent teacher conferences to review child development

• Case management and assistance with school registration

• Transportation to programs, when available