First Foot Forward

Family Reopening Meetings

Please attend one Zoom session:
Monday, August 17th at 2pm
Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm
Wednesday, August 19th at 11am
Please post your questions regarding reopening here.

First Foot Forward Reopening Plan
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Contact Us

Jayne Smith, Chief Program Director for Early Childhood & Disability Services 718.475.5265 jsmith@sijcc.com
Tanya Laughlin, FFF Coordinator- Bernikow/Avis
718-475-5225 tlaughlin@sijcc.com
Stephanie Prasenski, ECE Coordinator/Avis
718.475.6224 sprasenski@sijcc.com
Stephanie Kosnik, FFF Coordinator/ Berman JCC
718.475.5100 skosnik@sijcc.com

The JCC has over 30 years of experience serving preschool children with special needs!

First Foot Forward is dedicated to assisting children 2.6 to 5 years old with developmental needs. Our individualized curriculum allows children to reach their full potential in a warm, nurturing environment. New York City and State fund First Foot Forward programming.

First Foot Forward specializes in helping children with:

Speech/Language Delays
Socialization Concerns
Developmental Delays
Poor Motor Skills
Sensory Needs
Pervasive Developmental Disorder

To receive services, children need to be evaluated at an approved evaluation site. Our team of certified professionals can evaluate your child at no cost to you. Program eligibility is recommended by the Department of Education’s Committee on Preschool Special Education and is based upon the individual needs of your child.
We have an open door policy and you are welcome at any time. We welcome children of all faiths and nationalities. All services (evaluations, transportation, tuition) are at no direct cost to parents.

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