Every journey has to begin with the courage to move forward... and First Steps Foundation understands that! Our programs and collaborations focus on educational initiatives, youth outreach, and family support. We work with children and people of all ages who are in vulnerable situations, by supporting a variety of services and initiatives tailored to their individual needs. Explore our current programs below!
Spring 2024 - Fall 2024
#Bulgaria #FosterParents #AdoptiveFamilies #IdentityMatters #ChildrensCareHomes
First Steps Foundation and A Child’s Hope Foundation’s Collective are working together to facilitate the first Focus Group: Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Bulgaria on September 13, 2024. Join us at our meetings – and spread the word – in order to save a place at the campfire!
Summer 2024 - Winter 2025
#EmotionalResilience #Bulgaria #Spain #Rommania #NorthMacedonia #Hungary
First Steps Foundation is partnering with schools and civic groups from Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia, Hungary, and Spain to develop their vision for Roma Tales, a project that will be developing curriculum for children of Roma heritage, encouraging them to appreciate their ancient history, culture, and language through educational initiatives, projects, and interactive technologies.
Spring 2025
#Bulgaria #StrongerTogether #EveryChildMatters #RaisingResilientKids #SupportVulnerableChildren
First Steps Foundation’s TESOL education program has a longstanding relationship with the Petr Parmakov School in Gradets, Bulgaria – and we’re about to get bigger! In conjunction with the Global Schoolhouse Initiative, we’ll be running a pilot program at the school in the spring of 2025, focusing on English language skills and emotional resilience.
Fall 2025
#wholeWorld #ABigStoryAboutMe #TellingMyStory #HealingThroughStories #WritingANewStory
The publication of A Big Story About Me! – based in the recent research done about the importance of genealogical and cultural history for vulnerable children – will make this valuable resource available for children’s care homes, foster parents, and families who want their children, ages 4-8, to develop emotional resilience and connection. This will be followed in 2026 by Telling My Story, for children 9-14, and Writing a New Story, for young adults from 15-18.
At First Steps Foundation:
We believe that every child deserves to reach their full potential! Based on over 20 years of humanitarian experience in Eastern Europe, the initiatives supported by FSF bring together individuals and groups who want to make a difference! Want to get involved? Contact us here!
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential--all it takes is the opportunity to take the first step!
