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Children & Families First

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Children & Families First is a Delaware based 501c3 committed to helping children facing adversity on their journey to adulthood. We use proven methods that turn research into practice so children can reach their full potential when adults provide responsive care-giving to support their healthy development and educational achievement. 

Science tells us that adverse experiences early in life affect the developing brain, which provides the foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. Offering a continuum of services to address the lifelong negative impacts of trauma, abuse & neglect on every phase of family life we focus on:

Prevention = Helping parents and care-givers prevent adversities from happening to their children

Intervention = Intervening when children and their families are struggling with challenges

Healing = Providing support for children and their families to heal

Our free programs and services, offered to over 40,000 individuals each year, build responsive relationships, strengthen core life skills and reduce external sources of stress.

When you invest in our work, YOU strengthen our communities helping all of Delaware's most vulnerable children and their families continue to have immediate access to the supports they need to overcome challenges, build resilience and make multi-generational positive change!

For more information on our programs please visit us at www.cffde.org or email Laura.Rimmer@cffde.org 

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Dec 07 Pam Barklage Great job! $27.48
Dec 04 Stacie Orsini Go get ‘em Somers!!! Undisclosed amount
Dec 04 Sherry Brilliant $27.48
Dec 04 Sherry Brilliant $27.48
Dec 04 Melissa Craig Yay Somers!! What a great thing to do to raise money for a great cause and to keep your body healthy! You are amazing! $54.10
Dec 04 Tiffany Guido $27.48
Dec 04 Anonymous $6.18
Dec 04 Grandma & Grandpa Rick $27.48
Dec 04 Nick Hammonds $27.48
Dec 03 Donna Cravath Merry Christmas!! Undisclosed amount