June Milestone Report

In this issue, we highlight…

Camp Collaboration 2026: Register today and celebrate camp's 5th year.
A Visit from Dr. Dana Suskind: Highlights from her keynote address.

ELAC in The Region: Early Learning Advisory Committee hears from our partners.

GROW WITH FTF

The First Things First webpage has a new look--updated to better communicate our mission and approach.
Take a look, and let us know what you think!

DID YOU KNOW?

IN THE LOOP

Authentically Raising Children

Dana Suskind, MD, visited Porter County on June 9 to promote her new book, Human Raised. Focused on promoting the beauty of embodied caregiving in a world surging with artificial intelligence advancements, Dr. Suskind celebrated the value of human presence in a young child's life AND highlighted ways that AI supports caregiving.

The model of H.O.P.E. is key pillars for raising young children in a society that is rapidly adopting AI developments:
Human connection is irreplaceable
Own the imperfections
Protect the early years
Enhance (don't replace) adult-child interaction.

Dr. Suskind challenged and motivated us to do what we do best in Porter County: champion babies, caregivers, and the ecosystem of human-based support that makes Porter County the best place to be a baby.

Pre-Order "Human Raised" Today!

"Being a parent isn't about having all the answers; it’s about showing up."

-Kevin Nuppnau, Vice President, Porter County Community Foundation

The work of First Things First provides a model for other counties around Indiana.

-Hadassah Moore, Project Coordinator, First Things First Porter County

BRAINWAVES

Let's learn together!

Intro to Maternal Mental Health

Celeste Chapko, LMHC-A, MT-BC, PMH-C recently led a webinar on Maternal Mental Health support. She highlighted perinatal mental health conditions, risk factors, prevention, treatment options, and resources/continuing education opportunities. Contact Celeste today to bring this valuable training to your organization!

Train your Team

LINK & SYNC

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Let’s link together and sync up! Here are some programs & events happening right now in the community.

Click on the bulletin board to learn more.