Families First of Georgia
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Families First is a non-profit family service agency that serves the State of Georgia and assists over 40,000 children and families each year with solutions that aim to improve child well-being and family self-sufficiency. The program dates to 1890, beginning as an orphanage for homeless girls.
Mission
[edit]Since its inception in 1890, the agency has addresses community needs such as abandoned, abused and neglected children; teen pregnancy; domestic violence; poverty; health issues; homelessness and broken families.[1]
Families First's mission is to ensure the success of children in jeopardy by empowering families. The agency aims to focus on three impact areas:
- Child & Youth Permanency: believing that every child is entitled to a safe, secure environment with unconditional love from at least one adult, the agency offers adoption services, foster care and residential group homes for youth.
- Family Sustainability and Empowerment: the agency works collaboratively with other agencies including the Atlanta Housing Authority to provide long-term self-sufficiency through housing and support services for chronically homeless families.
- Healthy Families and Relationships: training and affordable counseling solutions are provided to young parents and families that equip them with critical skills necessary for building strong, healthy relationships.
Families First is a member of the Crittenton family of agencies.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "Parenting at Washington State University Cooperative Extension". Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-21.