Family-Centered Support That Lasts
At Family First, we don’t just serve children—we partner with families to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to support their child’s development for years to come.
we understand that a child’s earliest years are filled with both promise and challenges. Our Infant Development Program (IDP) is designed to support families with children aged 0 to 5 who may be experiencing developmental delays or are at risk of delays. We provide early, individualized, and family-centered intervention services that help children thrive—by empowering the people who care for them most.
Our Approach
Rooted in evidence-based practices and guided by compassionate professionals, our Infant Development Program emphasizes caregiver involvement, individualized planning, and whole-child support. Services are offered in the home, community, or other natural environments to promote real-world learning and generalization.
Family First believes in a meaningful, balanced service model that considers each family's values, routines, and goals. We recognize the importance of incorporating other therapies, extracurricular activities, and educational experiences. During assessment, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) work collaboratively with families to determine an appropriate number of intervention hours that support meaningful progress—while respecting the child’s and family’s time and priorities outside of ABA.
Who We Serve
Children 0–3 years showing early signs of developmental delays
Children 3–5 years who may benefit from increased school readiness or adaptive skill building
Families seeking support, early screening, or guidance regarding developmental milestones and possible diagnoses
What We Offer
Developmental assessments using tools like the HELP and ABAS-3
Dyadic intervention that strengthens parent-child bonding and responsiveness
Individualized goals across cognitive, communication, motor, social, and adaptive skill domains
Parent coaching using Behavior Skills Training (BST)
Play-based and natural environment teaching strategies
Early screening and referral support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Integrated support that can include speech, occupational, behavioral, and developmental therapies
Inclusive, culturally responsive services for diverse families
Curriculum & Teaching Strategies
Our team uses a variety of proven approaches, including:
Play-based interventions (e.g., PRT, NET)
Discrete Trial Training and Task Analysis
AAC and language development supports (e.g., ASL, PECs, coreboards)
ACT-based parent support and positive behavior strategies
Visual supports and resources such as ABA
Visualized, Inside HELP, and Zero to Three’s HealthySteps
Anticipated Outcomes
Stronger caregiver-child relationships
Measurable progress in developmentally delayed areas
Increased caregiver confidence and skill
Early identification and support for ASD
Reduced long-term need for intensive therapy
Meet the Director
Jacklyn May, MA
Jacklyn May has been with Family First since 2017 and has worked with children with disabilities since 2010. After completing her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, she served in multiple roles within the organization—starting as a behavior technician and progressing into a supervisory position. To better support in-field staff and training, she developed the Quality Assurance role. Since 2024, Jacklyn has served as the Director of the Infant Development Program. She is passionate about supporting both families and staff by creating individualized, meaningful programs that meet the unique needs of each learner and their family. Outside of work, she enjoys caring for her plants, spending time with her cats, and sipping good coffee.
Jacklyn May has been with Family First since 2017 and has worked with children with disabilities since 2010. After completing her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, she served in multiple roles within the organization—starting as a behavior technician and progressing into a supervisory position. To better support in-field staff and training, she developed the Quality Assurance role. Since 2024, Jacklyn has served as the Director of the Infant Development Program. She is passionate about supporting both families and staff by creating individualized, meaningful programs that meet the unique needs of each learner and their family. Outside of work, she enjoys caring for her plants, spending time with her cats, and sipping good coffee.
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