First3Years
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
First3Years is a Texas-based nonprofit focused on nurturing the early social and emotional development of infants and toddlers. Working in collaboration with caregivers, parents, and professionals statewide, it emphasizes building strong early childhood systems, educating the workforce, and advancing best practices in infant mental health to support healthy development from birth onward. The organization, which began in 1980 and operates under its current name, has a longstanding history of training professionals on topics such as brain development, attachment, trauma, and self-regulation, and it also administers an Endorsement Program to recognize specialized skills in this field. Its impact is framed as influencing policy and practice to strengthen the care environment for young children and their families, with activities that include partnerships and community outreach, such as recent collaborations like a library partnership in San Antonio for Baby Day events. First3Years is based in Addison, Texas, and serves a broad network across the state, aiming to improve outcomes for the next generation by focusing on early relational health.