$1,892 raised by 4 donors
15% complete
$12,500 Goal
About Us
Our Impact Lasts a Lifetime.
While genetics lay the foundation for a child’s brain development, it’s the everyday interactions—talking, playing, reading aloud, and singing—that shape their lifelong capacity to learn, connect, and thrive. These nurturing moments build strong relationships that not only support a child’s healthy development, but also bring joy and resilience to caregivers.
At First3Years, we believe every child deserves a strong start. That’s why we work across Texas to support the early relational and mental health of infants and toddlers by building systems, training professionals, and empowering caregivers with the tools they need to help children grow.
Since 1980, First3Years has impacted the lives of thousands of professionals, caregivers, and families across the state. Today, our work reaches over 154,000 children annually. From increasing awareness of the importance of the first three years of life, to providing trauma-informed professional development, to advancing best practices in early childhood mental health—our programs help create brighter futures for Texas children.
First3Years nurtures the early relational and mental health of infants and toddlers in Texas. We partner with caregivers, parents, and professionals to build strong early childhood systems, educate the workforce, and advance best practices that help young children thrive.
Monetary donations are critical to sustaining and expanding First3Years’ impact. Your gift helps us:
*Train thousands of early childhood professionals annually
*Support caregivers through relationship-based interventions
*Promote mental and emotional well-being in infants and toddlers
*Provide culturally responsive resources and tools to those who need them most
Every dollar helps us build a stronger start for Texas’ youngest children. With your support, we can reach more families, strengthen more systems, and ensure more children thrive.
At First3Years, we are committed to building an organization grounded in racial equity and guided by the Early Relational Health principle of meeting families where they are. We recognize that every family’s journey is shaped by intersecting identities, lived experiences, and systemic barriers. With compassion and humility, we engage in open dialogue that invites reflection, learning, and authentic connection.
We strive to co-create spaces of shared power and inclusive decision-making, centering the voices of those most impacted. We continuously examine and evolve our internal policies and practices to dismantle structures that perpetuate racial inequity. Through intentional learning, relationship-building, and accountability, we aim to foster trust and transformation—within our organization and in partnership with communities—to ensure all children and families have the opportunity to thrive.
Organization name
First3Years
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
6119 Greenville Ave.