Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, early education, and parenting skills via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. Families First leads a portfolio of programs and services across five impact areas that help improve individual outcomes while strengthening and stabilizing families. Adoption & Adoption Support Services Early Learning, Maternal Child Health, Teenage Pregnancy & Prevention Mental and Behavioral Health Parenting Adoption support Through a highly skilled workforce and a comprehensive approach to service delivery, we serve and impact over 16,000 children, youth and families annually.
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80 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30314, US
Families First's 4th Annual Back-to-School Bash is less than a month away! We love this community-wide event featuring free bookbags, school supplies, groceries, haircuts, adult vaccines, voter registration, family fun, and more! Many thanks to our sponsors and partners: Starbucks, The Home Depot, Kroger, Kroger Health, Synchrony.
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Families First’s Parenting & Adoption Support Services (PASS): -Empowers custodial and non-custodial parents to work together for the best interest of their child(ren), -Maximizes the time dads get with their kids through our Access & Visitation program, and -Helps dads and moms become better co-parents with our Partners In Parenting curriculum and course. Honor a father figure in your life today with a donation to Families First’s 2024 “Mamas and Papas Campaign”! We’ll provide a customizable certificate that is a perfect gift for Father’s Day! https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV Recently, Dana Brown, Families First’s Director of PASS, attended the Fathers Matter ATL conference, which provided an opportunity for fathers to learn about resources available to them and created a space for providers to learn from fathers about how they can better serve them. #happyfathersday #dadlife #proudfather
This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of helping other men be fathers. Families First aids dads in petitioning for legitimation so they can participate in their child/ren’s upbringing. Donate to “The Mamas & Papas Campaign” today, and we’ll provide you with a printable certificate to give to the father-figures in your life: https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV #happyfathersday #dadlife #proudfather
Learn how Families First works to keep siblings connected even when they are raised in different households. These brothers found their home with the Lowe family while the Smith Family fostered and adopted their three siblings. But that did not keep the brothers and sisters from maintaining their bonds over the years. Empower parents to build sibling bonds! Give to the Mamas & Papas Campaign today: https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV #adoption #siblings #siblingslove #familiesfirst Read more of the Lowe and Smith Families’ story here: https://lnkd.in/eEYDXDMB
Did you know social media can have a significant effect on your mental health? Maybe it’s time to unplug from social media? As we close out May’s Mental Health Awareness month, consider taking a day or even a week off from social media. Your mental health will thank you! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex_fyrZm #lawrenceville #maymentalhealth
16 and pregnant? Hear from one of Families First’s young moms about how Ms. Michelle supported her through our TeenAge Pregnant & Parenting (TAPP) program. Help young moms by making a contribution to “The Mamas & Papas Campaign” today! https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV #TeenMoms #FinishHighSchool #TeenagePregnancy
Families First builds resilient families so all children can thrive. Althea came to Families First in January of this year after relocating to Georgia to escape domestic violence and to find a fresh start for her three children. With the help of her Navigator, Althea has worked to: -secure housing, -gain sustainable employment, -connect with a counselor, and -receive a Families First scholarship for her Cyber Security degree. We are so proud of you, Althea! Donate today to support families like Althea’s. Together, we can help survivors achieve their goals and keep their families safe. https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV #donate #familiesfirst #educationforall #domesticviolenceawareness #supportsurvivors #scholarship #communityimpact
What better way to honor the mothers in your life than to share love and support with moms in need? Watch Nelis' story of how the Families First TeenAge Pregnant & Parenting program helped her be a better mom, become a dental assistant, and build the life she wanted for her family. Make a gift to the Families First "Mamas and Papas Campaign" today: https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV Your receipt will include a printable form that's perfect to include in your Mother's Day cards!
What better way to honor the mothers in your life than to share love and support with moms in need? Watch Nelis' story of how the Families First TeenAge Pregnant & Parenting program helped her be a better mom, become a dental assistant, and build the life she wanted for her family. Make a gift to the Families First "Mamas and Papas Campaign" today: https://lnkd.in/eiNkSPKV Your receipt will include a printable form that's perfect to include in your Mother's Day cards!
Loving the Legacy 2024 was an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who attended and showed their support for the important work of Families First. The event was a huge success, and it was so inspiring to see our community come together to celebrate the impact Families First has on our community. These photos capture the energy and excitement of the evening - be sure to check them out to relive the celebration or see what you missed! Feel free to tag yourself and share! A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and staff who made this a night to remember. Your dedication is what keeps Families First thriving. Let's keep the momentum going - donate now to Families First and be a part of creating brighter futures for local families! https://lnkd.in/gQqPw623 Anisa International, Inc. The Home Depot Publix Super Markets King & Spalding Amerigroup Candotti Law Firm, LLC MONTAG Wealth Management