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Secure Beginnings is a 501c3 non profit dedicated to providing support services such as classes, workshops, counseling, newborn home visits, and more to families with children 0-5 years in Ventura County, California We are dedicated to the nurture of children pre-birth to five, through inspiring partnerships and community resources that address pre and post-natal well being, infant/ toddler development, and parent education and support. In partnership with parents, health professionals, educators and the community, we create opportunities to connect, to explore, and to engage directly in the development of healthy approaches to early childhood education. What we offer:

Infant, Toddler, Sibling and Parent Playgroups and Classes
Counseling for Mothers, Fathers and Families
One on One Parent Consultations
Special Needs Support
Professional Infant/Toddler Caregiver Training
Family and Community Gatherings
Workshops
ParentCare Home Visit Program
Breastfeeding Support CareLine
The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center is designed as a responsive environment where parents can be present with their babies or toddlers who initiate and extend their own self-mastered exploration and discovery through play.

12/11/2025

We are happy to be hosting Tania's & Maya's series at Secure Beginnings!✨

Visit: https://taniamccracken.com/events/ for more info and the link to register!

12/09/2025

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! ✨ Registration for our Circle of Parenting is open for our Winter 2026 session. This class is for adults & children from pregnancy through 12 months.

Circle of Parenting allows ongoing/drop-in enrollment throughout the session with sliding scale available.

👉 Mondays, 11:30am, - 12:45pm, Jan 5 - March 23, 2026.

Click here to read more & register: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

Please email programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x3 if you're interested or have any questions!

12/06/2025

Join us in honoring our recent Abriendo Puertas Spanish Language Parent Leadership and Advocacy Series graduates!✨ With the help of donors, we provided a childcare program and dinner for families to support adult learners.

Thank you Ojai Adult School for your partnership and to these restaurants: MJ's Deli, Don Lalo's Restaurant, Casa de Lago Ojai and The Farmer and the Cook.

Thank you also to the Madrinas (Godmothers) in our community who cooked and provided cupcakes, flowers and giveaways to enhance graduation night!✨ And to Barbara Doux photography for capturing the special evening!

11/25/2025

✨ What an inspiring evening at the Ojai Women's Fund Grantee Celebration!✨ We were honored to be one of 10 nonprofits provided grants during this 10th Anniversary year of the Ojai Women's Fund!

Pictured here: Secure Beginnings Board members Margo Slusarenko, Brenda Morales, and Diane Cross with Executive Director Renee Mandala

Photo taken by: https://www.stephenadamsphoto.com/

11/21/2025

What happens when an expectant mother feels truly supported? Yazmin shares how Secure Beginnings impacted her family — and inspired her to give back.

Many more parents like Yazmin need care, guidance, and community to help themselves and their children thrive. So many of our families rely on scholarships and free programming, and no one is ever turned away—but only because of you.

✨ Click the link below to hear Yazmin's story and support our 25th anniversary campaign today: https://mailchi.mp/securebeginnings/25th-anniversary-campaign

11/12/2025

✨RARE OPPORTUNITY!✨ We have an OPEN SPOT in BOTH of our Toddler Play and Parent Education classes ~ Join us for the last month of our session!

Toddlers are eager to explore the world and others around them! These classes are for parents/caregivers & their 24-36 month old children. No family turned away; sliding scale registration available.

-- 1 spot in our Tuesday Tots class: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:15am, ending 12/16
-- 1 spot in our Friday Forest Tots class: Fridays, 9:30-11:15am, ending 12/5

For more information and the link to register, click here: https://securebeginnings.org/services/classes/toddler-play-and-parent-education

Email us at programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x 3 if you have any questions or need assistance in registering!

10/17/2025

You are not alone ~ Circle of Parenting is for those caring for children in their earliest months - whether it's your first baby or a new addition to your growing family.

Sign up for one class to try it out or register for the rest of this session! We allow ongoing/drop-in enrollment and have sliding scale available. We'd love for you to join!

✨ Mondays, 11:30am - 12:45pm from now until Dec 15th.
✨ Open to Expecting Parents & Caregivers with babies 0-12 months.
✨ Read more & register here: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

Please email programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x3 if you're interested or have any questions!

10/08/2025

JOIN US! Drop-In Park Days on Thursdays from now until Dec 4th from 10-11:15am @ Sarzotti Park in Ojai (In the grassy area by the playground).

Join Adrienne, Child Development & Children’s Music Specialist, for community connection, support, play, songs, & stories!

Park Days are drop-in & donation-based and are for expectant parents & parents/caregivers with children up to age 5.

More info here: https://securebeginnings.org/services/park-days

10/07/2025

We're grateful to be a recipient of this year’s Ojai Women’s Fund grant!

It’s a privilege to stand alongside so many inspiring nonprofits. This generous award supports Secure Beginnings’ general operations — helping us fund our dedicated facilitators and staff, and provide sliding-scale scholarships and free programs so more families in our community can access our services.

Thank you to the Ojai Women's Fund!✨

10/06/2025

REGISTER TODAY! Circle of Parenting: Mondays, 11:30am - 12:45pm from now until Dec 15th.

Pregnancy and new babies bring profound transitions to families. You are not alone. Explore your role as a parent of an infant, how it feels, and what you need, while in the company of other parents and professionals!

Sign up for one class to try it out or register for the rest of this session! We allow ongoing/drop-in enrollment and have sliding scale available. We'd love for you to join!

Read more & register here: https://securebeginnings.org/resources/circle-of-parenting-3/

Please email programs@securebeginnings.org or call us 805-646-7559 x3 if you're interested or have any questions!

09/29/2025

A huge thank you to Farmer and the Cook and Don Lalo's for generously providing a delicious meal for the adults and children in our Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors program! We're so grateful for your support.

Abriendo Puertas is our 10-Week, Spanish-Language, Parent Leadership Program.

https://securebeginnings.org/services/abriendo-puertas/

08/28/2025

There are a few spots left in our Toddler Play & Parent Education classes! REGISTER TODAY to get a spot for you and your little one.

Toddlers are eager to explore the world and others around them! These classes are for parents/caregivers & their 24-36 month old children. To meet community needs, we offer two options: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30 - 11:15 am.

For more information and the link to register, click here: https://securebeginnings.org/services/classes/toddler-play-and-parent-education

Email us at programs@securebeginning.org or call us 805-646-7559 x 3 if you have any questions or need assistance in registering!

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555 Mahoney Avenue
Oak View, CA
93022

Website

http://www.securebeginnings.org/

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