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our mission is to empower parents, caregivers, and everyone in a child's circle of support by providing the highest quality evidence-based approaches to improving learning and development. We are committed to ensuring that every client’s experience is positive, effective, and rewarding.

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From therapy to developmental support, our programs are designed to meet your child’s unique needs at every stage.

Infant Development: 

Infant Development: 

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):

School Consultation Service:

School Consultation Service:

Family Wellness (FWP):

Family Wellness (FWP):

Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) Preschool:

Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) Preschool:

Meraki Learning Center

Meraki Learning Center

Parent Resiliency Groups

Parent Resiliency Groups

Social Participation and Recreation Kickstart (SPARK):

Social Participation and Recreation Kickstart (SPARK):

Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) Teens:

Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) Teens:

This program nurtures early developmental milestones through play-based, individualized support for infants and their families. Using evidence-based practices, we foster sensory, motor, and cognitive growth while guiding parents in creating a positive, supportive environment for lifelong learning and well-being.

Utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help caregivers build skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This evidence-based approach addresses the effects of toxic stress and trauma—such as emotional disregulation, isolation, and relationship challenges

Utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help caregivers build skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This evidence-based approach addresses the effects of toxic stress and trauma—such as emotional disregulation, isolation, and relationship challenges

This program nurtures early developmental milestones through play-based, individualized support for infants and their families. Using evidence-based practices, we foster sensory, motor, and cognitive growth while guiding parents in creating a positive, supportive environment for lifelong learning and well-being.

provides individualized, evidence-based services for children and young adults ages 2 to 22. Through a play-based and person-centered approach, we support the development of communication, social, academic, and daily living skills. Families are active partners in the process, receiving coaching and tools to reinforce progress at home, school, and in the community.

provides individualized, evidence-based services for children and young adults ages 2 to 22. Through a play-based and person-centered approach, we support the development of communication, social, academic, and daily living skills. Families are active partners in the process, receiving coaching and tools to reinforce progress at home, school, and in the community.

Help educational teams improve student outcomes using evidence-based behavioral practices. We offer FBAs, BIP development and coaching, PBIS training, professional development, and IEP consultations tailored for meaningful, individualized support.

Help educational teams improve student outcomes using evidence-based behavioral practices. We offer FBAs, BIP development and coaching, PBIS training, professional development, and IEP consultations tailored for meaningful, individualized support.

This 14-week, evidence-based social skills group helps teens build confidence in making friends, handling conflict, and navigating group conversations. Each session includes real-life practice, while caregivers join concurrent coaching sessions with tools and activities to support growth at home.

This 14-week, evidence-based social skills group helps teens build confidence in making friends, handling conflict, and navigating group conversations. Each session includes real-life practice, while caregivers join concurrent coaching sessions with tools and activities to support growth at home.

offered in collaboration with the Far Northern Regional Center, supports the whole family through therapy, training, and early childhood services designed to improve outcomes for young children. The program is designed to reduce barriers by co-locating services and creating opportunities for connection, healing, and growth.

offered in collaboration with the Far Northern Regional Center, supports the whole family through therapy, training, and early childhood services designed to improve outcomes for young children. The program is designed to reduce barriers by co-locating services and creating opportunities for connection, healing, and growth.

This 16-week, evidence-based program helps children ages 4–6 with autism build friendship skills through fun activities like puppet shows, role plays, and interactive lessons. While kids learn to share, take turns, and invite others to play, parents join concurrent coaching sessions to support social growth at home and in the community.

This 16-week, evidence-based program helps children ages 4–6 with autism build friendship skills through fun activities like puppet shows, role plays, and interactive lessons. While kids learn to share, take turns, and invite others to play, parents join concurrent coaching sessions to support social growth at home and in the community.

Connects children (ages 6–17) with community-based recreational programs, while providing behavioral support and social skills training from trained Social Coaches. The program promotes inclusion, independence, and meaningful social engagement by offering individualized support, transportation when needed, and coaching in natural settings. 

Connects children (ages 6–17) with community-based recreational programs, while providing behavioral support and social skills training from trained Social Coaches. The program promotes inclusion, independence, and meaningful social engagement by offering individualized support, transportation when needed, and coaching in natural settings. 

Meraki Preschool provides a warm, inclusive space where children learn through play and exploration. Using evidence-based practices, our team supports each child’s development—fostering creativity, social skills, and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

Meraki Preschool provides a warm, inclusive space where children learn through play and exploration. Using evidence-based practices, our team supports each child’s development—fostering creativity, social skills, and emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

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At family first we know that meeting developmental milestones is important for families and we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way. By involving families from the start and offering the guidance and support needed, we help create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential—together.

Family first has been life changing for my son and our family. Our team was truly the best. They help support my son and each member of our family to help everyone be successful. True angels came to our rescue when we felt helpless. And now my son has graduated out of the program. Thank you to the whole family first team.

Stevie and Jason have been amazing! They’ve become part of our family! I don’t know what we will do without them in our home every week. Our son asks for the then daily. I have felt so supported and able to express my concerns, fears and frustrations to them and they have helped me come up with a plan on how to address them. I will forever be grateful for the time that we have been able to have them with our family and for always encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone!

Liz is great and my son just adores him and he is really into sessions with her. He looks for her when she is about to arrive when we tell him she's coming.

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Originally a small team of BCBAs and behavior technicians, we’ve since expanded our services to include a variety of therapeutic options, such as social groups, school consultation, infant development, and applied behavior analysis. Our approach is centered around empowering parents and caregivers with the tools and resources they need to help their children thrive.

Family First was founded in 2013 with a focus on providing high-quality behavior analytic services to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. 

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Located in Chico CA,

Serving Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Lassen counties