Family Development Quarterly Recap 2026

This quarter, our Family Development team celebrated, moved forward on a long-time goal, and jumped into early childhood mental health training.

Our team gave families the opportunity to share traditions and learn from one another by hosting Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Día del Niño on the HUB campus. For Lunar New Year, we were able to have a librarian come and read Vietnamese books to the kids. For Ramadan, our kids utilized the play structure on our campus and learned about Ramadan and Eid through coloring activities.

These events were specifically for our Play and Learn families, who were able to enjoy holiday-specific food, participate in different activities, and connect with each other through these celebrations.

Play and Learn continues to engage our kids in activities that support their development in motor skills, emotional growth, and social interaction. A few activities the kids participated in included “Stop, Drop, and Roll” fire safety training, as well as exploring the theme of spring, which included movement activities like dancing and exercise. Through these activities, caregivers and children participated together, strengthening their bond and promoting healthy development.

Throughout the year, our team continues their professional development with Best Start for Kids. This year is focused on infant and early childhood mental health, and Julia and her team remain excited about the new insights and tools they’re gaining through these workshops. Our Childcare Resource Connector, Nasro, shared that learning how an adult’s mental health can significantly impact a child’s mental health really stood out to her.

Our Play & Learn program, in partnership with Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, offers four language groups with a shared goal of strengthening caregiver engagement, supporting community building, and promoting meaningful caregiver-child interaction. Caregivers actively participate in and lead activities, helping create a strong learning environment for their children. Families continue to build connections and develop long-term relationships, creating a sense of trust, support, and belonging. Our groups remain welcoming spaces where different languages are spoken, and diverse cultures are respected and celebrated.