Families First

Families First is based in The Dalles, providing support to families with young children living in Wasco and Sherman Counties. Our core program is Healthy Start, which provides a “Welcome Baby Visit” to all first-time parents and weekly home visits to new families experiencing extra stress in their lives. Our trained and caring Home Visitors provide baby care and child development information, promote bonding and attachment, and teach positive parenting skills. Taking on the role of mentors, our Home Visitors help parents create stable, nurturing, loving homes for their children.

In addition to our Healthy Start home visiting program, we operate the Family Support and Connections program for low-income families in a five-county area. We also operate a “Children’s Closet” that is open to any families that would like to either donate or take gently used baby clothing, toys and baby equipment.

Our vision is a community of healthy, thriving children raised in strong, nurturing families. 

Karen Enns
Program Manager
P.O. Box 661
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 296-8118