What legacy are we leaving for our children? ❤️
Beyond the ABCs and 123s, we are teaching them how to feel safe, how to regulate, and how to bounce back. But first, we have to model it. Join our upcoming FREE initiative and gain the tools to create a trauma-informed environment at home or in the classroom.
Seeds of healing are being planted—come grow with us. 🪴
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Let’s grow this movement! Please Like, Share, and Repost to help us fill these seats! 🌍
#IntergenerationalHealing #Legacy #ParentingWithPurpose #TraumaInformedEarlyChildhood #ResilienceInitiative #FreeEducation #CommunityHealing
May is almost here and we’re excited to celebrate and support mothers all month long 💐
We’re starting with our Family Compass Program monthly distribution this Friday May 1st 🤎 and we’re happy to share that everyone on our waitlist has now been welcomed in! We’re ready to invite more mamas into our village.
Registration is required and closes Wednesday at 5 PM.
We can’t wait to see you Friday!
#motherhoodtogether #community #love #resources
😍 I’m so honored to share that The Joy I’ve Found is presenting the Trauma-Informed Early Educator & Parent Resilience Initiative in Long Beach. This space was created for early childhood educators and parents who give so much of themselves and deserve support too.
❤️ If you’ve been carrying the emotional weight of caring for children, navigating big feelings, and trying to keep pouring from a cup that needs care too, this is for you. Join us on Thursdays 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, and 6/11 from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM at The Youth Movement Center, 2217 E 6th St., Long Beach, CA 90814. RSVP and share with an educator, caregiver, or parent who should be in this room.
🤲 Share this to your Stories and tag an educator.
Join us in uplifting and celebrating Black maternal health week 💛✨Save the dates!
Follow @birthworkersofcolor for more!
🔗 RSVP + learn more: linktr.ee/birthworkersofcolor
Join us for the April Community Partnership meeting! Learn about The College Promise and A-G Requirements from Cal State Long Beach representatives. There will also be a panel discussion with college students. See you there!
📅Thursday, April 30th | 5pm - 7pm
🔗RSVP: lbforward.org/bsclbcp
Aprende sobre el duelo y cómo apoyar a los niños de tu vida que lo están viviendo 🩷
@beststartwilmington
Jueves, Marzo 26 | 10am
📍470 N. Hawaiian Ave. Wilmington 90744
All Parents and caregivers of LBUSD students are invited to the Board Goals + Guardrails Community Check-In. Be part of the conversation!
📅Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6pm to 7:30pm
📍First Congregational Church of Long Beach
241 Cedar Avenue
¡Unase al programa de crianza HeART! Un espacio divertido, creativo y de apoyo para que los padres y cuidadores aprendan herramientas para manejar el estrés y desarrollar la resiliencia familiar.
@beststartwilmington
📍Providence 470 Hawaiian Ave, Wilmington 90744
📅 13 de Marzo a 29 de Mayo | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Programa es en Español con interpretacion en ingles
Inscribire: [email protected] o 626-406-1686
Fathers First is a free project of Best Start Central Long Beach designed and organized by fathers for fathers to strengthen and support knowledge about their children’s developmental milestones, the importance of play and literacy, and how to bond throughout fatherhood.
📅 Thursdays at 6pm (March 5,12,19,26, April 2,9,16)
🔗Join us! lbforward.org/fathers
You’re invited to the first Best Start Community Partnership Meeting of the year!🌟
Join us on Thursday, February 26th from 5:00–7:00 PM on Zoom to connect with parents, caregivers, and local organizations working to make Long Beach a better place for children and families! 💙
🔗Register now at lbforward.org/beststart
You’re invited to a Community Circle. There will be community resources, drum medicine with ceremonial drums and more!
👉FREE lunch for the first 20 community members.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
📅 Saturday 1-4pm
📍Youth Movement & Education Center
2217 E. 6th St. Long Beach 90814
Thank you for a great 2025! We had some amazing Best Start Community Partnership meetings full of dedicated speakers and resources. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2026! Wishing you all happy holidays!🎉✨
