FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

EARLY LEARNING

PEP works with families with children 0-5 years old through home visitations twice a month to focus on parent-child interactions and school readiness for pre-kindergarten. PEP also connects families to community resources. To learn more about our Early Learning initiatives, please call: 404-853-2844. AGENCY PUTS FAMILIES FIRST IN NEW EFFORT TO BUILD Agency puts families first in new effort to build resilience. By Gracie Bonds Staples, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic would come to bear down upon us, DePriest Waddy was sitting in his office at Families First when a mother and father

stopped in

CAREERS – FAMILIES FIRST Careers. At Families First, we look to hire passionate people who have a heart to serve and who strive to develop strategies, so that the families in our community can flourish and succeed. Working at Families First requires that you become part of something bigger FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization. ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo JOINING FORCES TO GET OUR NEIGHBORS EMPLOYMENT READY In tandem with finding stable employment, many caregivers and heads of household are dealing with trauma and other socioemotional challenges. That is where Families First comes in. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

EARLY LEARNING

PEP works with families with children 0-5 years old through home visitations twice a month to focus on parent-child interactions and school readiness for pre-kindergarten. PEP also connects families to community resources. To learn more about our Early Learning initiatives, please call: 404-853-2844. AGENCY PUTS FAMILIES FIRST IN NEW EFFORT TO BUILD Agency puts families first in new effort to build resilience. By Gracie Bonds Staples, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic would come to bear down upon us, DePriest Waddy was sitting in his office at Families First when a mother and father

stopped in

CAREERS – FAMILIES FIRST Careers. At Families First, we look to hire passionate people who have a heart to serve and who strive to develop strategies, so that the families in our community can flourish and succeed. Working at Families First requires that you become part of something bigger FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization. ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo JOINING FORCES TO GET OUR NEIGHBORS EMPLOYMENT READY In tandem with finding stable employment, many caregivers and heads of household are dealing with trauma and other socioemotional challenges. That is where Families First comes in. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

AGENCY PUTS FAMILIES FIRST IN NEW EFFORT TO BUILD Agency puts families first in new effort to build resilience. By Gracie Bonds Staples, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic would come to bear down upon us, DePriest Waddy was sitting in his office at Families First when a mother and father

stopped in

FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization. ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo

PARENTING PLUS

Co-Parenting Experience (formerly known as Transparenting) is an interactive educational seminar designed to teach effective parenting during the transitions of divorce and parental separation. The seminar addresses the developmental and emotional needs of children and emphasizes each parent’s responsibility to provide a nurturing and non-threatening environment for the child. FAMILIES FIRST RESILIENCE REPORT NOVEMBER 2020: A NEW A Message from DePriest Waddy, CEO: Exciting things are happening at Families First. This year has been fraught with hardship, and many families are more fragile than ever. These extraordinary times call for a bold new vision, and Families First has risen to the challenge. We have developed an innovative strategy to drive meaningful change for families while working together to break down the

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Families First Resilience Report November 2020: A New Vision for the Future. A Message from DePriest Waddy, CEO: Exciting things are happening at Families First. This year has been fraught with hardship, and many families are more fragile than ever. These extraordinary times call for a bold new vision, and Families First has risen to the

challenge.

WAYS TO GIVE

The Amy Chadwick Society is an elite group of special supporters who have designated Families First in a portion of their estate planning. The society was created in recognition of the faith, commitment and sacrifice made by an English missionary, Amy Chadwick, to maintain and grow the Leonard Street Orphans’ Home, which started what is now

Families First.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. CHISPA TEACHES PARENTS TO TEACH Through the Chispa Parent as Teachers Early Learning Program, low-income, Spanish-speaking families with children from a few weeks to 5 years old are developing skills around about literacy and being proactive leaders for their kids’ education. The services are offered under the umbrella of the nonprofit Families First. JUNE 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • VIRTUAL GATHERING SPACE Building Resilience for Generations June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space CO-CHAIR, TORI FORBES-ROBERTS Delta Air Lines, Senior Vice President, Reservation Sales and Customer Care FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Families First is committed to providing safe and temporary homes for children in Georgia’s foster care system. Our staff provides foster families with the additional resources they need to be successful including: free training, support services and 24-hour access to our

Case Specialists.

NEWS – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, GET HELP – FAMILIES FIRST If you or your family are experiencing an emergency, please call one of the below numbers. 911. Major health emergency. or criminal activity. 1-800-222-1222. Poison Control. 1-855-422-4453. To Report Child Abuse or Neglect. 1-800-715-4225.

EARLY LEARNING

PEP works with families with children 0-5 years old through home visitations twice a month to focus on parent-child interactions and school readiness for pre-kindergarten. PEP also connects families to community resources. To learn more about our Early Learning initiatives, please call: 404-853-2844. BLOG – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS (COVID-19) CS 316120-A 03/20/2020 cdc.gov/COVID19 Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: If you are sick with COVID-19 or

WAYS TO GIVE

The Amy Chadwick Society is an elite group of special supporters who have designated Families First in a portion of their estate planning. The society was created in recognition of the faith, commitment and sacrifice made by an English missionary, Amy Chadwick, to maintain and grow the Leonard Street Orphans’ Home, which started what is now

Families First.

CAREERS – FAMILIES FIRST Careers. At Families First, we look to hire passionate people who have a heart to serve and who strive to develop strategies, so that the families in our community can flourish and succeed. Working at Families First requires that you become part of something bigger LEADERSHIP – FAMILIES FIRST Leadership – Families First. Leadership. At Families First, our goal is to develop new, innovative and modern ways to provide solutions to the problems that arise in our community. Our senior leadership and involvement from our Board, allow us to meet these goals and FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Families First is committed to providing safe and temporary homes for children in Georgia’s foster care system. Our staff provides foster families with the additional resources they need to be successful including: free training, support services and 24-hour access to our

Case Specialists.

NEWS – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, GET HELP – FAMILIES FIRST If you or your family are experiencing an emergency, please call one of the below numbers. 911. Major health emergency. or criminal activity. 1-800-222-1222. Poison Control. 1-855-422-4453. To Report Child Abuse or Neglect. 1-800-715-4225.

EARLY LEARNING

PEP works with families with children 0-5 years old through home visitations twice a month to focus on parent-child interactions and school readiness for pre-kindergarten. PEP also connects families to community resources. To learn more about our Early Learning initiatives, please call: 404-853-2844. BLOG – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS (COVID-19) CS 316120-A 03/20/2020 cdc.gov/COVID19 Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: If you are sick with COVID-19 or

WAYS TO GIVE

The Amy Chadwick Society is an elite group of special supporters who have designated Families First in a portion of their estate planning. The society was created in recognition of the faith, commitment and sacrifice made by an English missionary, Amy Chadwick, to maintain and grow the Leonard Street Orphans’ Home, which started what is now

Families First.

CAREERS – FAMILIES FIRST Careers. At Families First, we look to hire passionate people who have a heart to serve and who strive to develop strategies, so that the families in our community can flourish and succeed. Working at Families First requires that you become part of something bigger LEADERSHIP – FAMILIES FIRST Leadership – Families First. Leadership. At Families First, our goal is to develop new, innovative and modern ways to provide solutions to the problems that arise in our community. Our senior leadership and involvement from our Board, allow us to meet these goals and FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Families First is committed to providing safe and temporary homes for children in Georgia’s foster care system. Our staff provides foster families with the additional resources they need to be successful including: free training, support services and 24-hour access to our

Case Specialists.

NEWS – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, GET HELP – FAMILIES FIRST If you or your family are experiencing an emergency, please call one of the below numbers. 911. Major health emergency. or criminal activity. 1-800-222-1222. Poison Control. 1-855-422-4453. To Report Child Abuse or Neglect. 1-800-715-4225.

EARLY LEARNING

PEP works with families with children 0-5 years old through home visitations twice a month to focus on parent-child interactions and school readiness for pre-kindergarten. PEP also connects families to community resources. To learn more about our Early Learning initiatives, please call: 404-853-2844. BLOG – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS (COVID-19) CS 316120-A 03/20/2020 cdc.gov/COVID19 Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: If you are sick with COVID-19 or

WAYS TO GIVE

The Amy Chadwick Society is an elite group of special supporters who have designated Families First in a portion of their estate planning. The society was created in recognition of the faith, commitment and sacrifice made by an English missionary, Amy Chadwick, to maintain and grow the Leonard Street Orphans’ Home, which started what is now

Families First.

CAREERS – FAMILIES FIRST Careers. At Families First, we look to hire passionate people who have a heart to serve and who strive to develop strategies, so that the families in our community can flourish and succeed. Working at Families First requires that you become part of something bigger LEADERSHIP – FAMILIES FIRST Leadership – Families First. Leadership. At Families First, our goal is to develop new, innovative and modern ways to provide solutions to the problems that arise in our community. Our senior leadership and involvement from our Board, allow us to meet these goals and FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

FAMILIES FIRSTWHO WE AREOUR SERVICESGET INVOLVEDEVENTSOUR

LOCATIONSLEADERSHIP

Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing via prevention and intervention techniques that help strengthen families, as well as build resiliency, no matter what challenges they may be facing. ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING Families First’s professional clinicians offer non-judgmental, empathetic mental health care and support for adults, children, adolescents and families. To request a clinical appointment, or get more information, contact Families First at 404-853-2844 or counseling@familiesfirst.org. UNITY FOR A DIFFERENCE Unity for a Difference – Families First. June 9, 2021 • 9:00 AM • Virtual Gathering Space. Reserve Your Seat. Make a Donation. SHAN COOPER. HONORARY CHAIR. Atlanta Committee for Progress, Executive Director. DAN GORDON. CO-CHAIR.

OUR LOCATIONS

This office, located on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, serves as the Families First headquarters. This building is located in the heart of the Westside and serves as space for our administrative offices, special events, and volunteer/donation programs. EVENTS – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing. FAMILIES FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM RISES TO MEET THE Families First is Georgia's largest family and children's services organization in metro Atlanta. We work to improve outcomes for youth at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, mentorship, early education, and supportive housing and strengthening families no matter what challenges they may be facing.

RESILIENCE REPORT

Resilience Report. Finances & Reports. WHAT WE DO. Behavioral Health & Counseling. Adoption Services. Georgia Center for Resources & Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Make-A-Plan for Adoption Placement. Support for Youth in Foster Care. MEET PAULA MOODY: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AT FAMILIES In my role as Senior Director of Programs, I oversee Families First’s programs and services which are managed by Program Managers. These programs include adoption, adoption support services, foster care, parenting services, counseling, housing, and teenage pregnancy prevention. I always wanted to be in non-profit leadership. FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES CEO, DEPRIEST WADDY Families First Announces CEO, DePriest Waddy. When DePriest Waddy attended Families First’s 21st annual Dining for a Difference in April 2019 he was moved by the personal success stories shared. When he learned Families First was seeking a new CEO, he knew that he wanted to help make difference for children and families in need

across Georgia.

ADOPTION – FAMILIES FIRST Families First is a C.O.A. accredited agency who can help you with everything you need to bring your new child home. Georgia Center for Resources and Support. Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry. Please call (800) 615-7976 for more information or click above to visit our

website.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Families First is committed to providing safe and temporary homes for children in Georgia’s foster care system. Our staff provides foster families with the additional resources they need to be successful including: free training, support services and 24-hour access to our

Case Specialists.

NEWS – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, GET HELP – FAMILIES FIRST If you or your family are experiencing an emergency, please call one of the below numbers. 911. Major health emergency. or criminal activity. 1-800-222-1222. Poison Control. 1-855-422-4453. To Report Child Abuse or Neglect. 1-800-715-4225.

EARLY LEARNING

PEP works with families with children 0-5 years old through home visitations twice a month to focus on parent-child interactions and school readiness for pre-kindergarten. PEP also connects families to community resources. To learn more about our Early Learning initiatives, please call: 404-853-2844. BLOG – FAMILIES FIRST Seasoned Business Leaders and Community Volunteers Champion Atlanta’s 131-Year-Old Family Service Organization ATLANTA – Jan. 28, 2021 –Families First, one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits serving families and children in crisis with the mission to build resilient families so all children can thrive, announced five new board members including Dan Gordon, Junior Harewood, Brian Mandigo, STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS (COVID-19) CS 316120-A 03/20/2020 cdc.gov/COVID19 Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW: If you are sick with COVID-19 or

WAYS TO GIVE

The Amy Chadwick Society is an elite group of special supporters who have designated Families First in a portion of their estate planning. The society was created in recognition of the faith, commitment and sacrifice made by an English missionary, Amy Chadwick, to maintain and grow the Leonard Street Orphans’ Home, which started what is now

Families First.

CAREERS – FAMILIES FIRST Careers. At Families First, we look to hire passionate people who have a heart to serve and who strive to develop strategies, so that the families in our community can flourish and succeed. Working at Families First requires that you become part of something bigger LEADERSHIP – FAMILIES FIRST Leadership – Families First. Leadership. At Families First, our goal is to develop new, innovative and modern ways to provide solutions to the problems that arise in our community. Our senior leadership and involvement from our Board, allow us to meet these goals and

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TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD RESILIENT FAMILIES So All Children can Thrive GIVE TO THE FAMILIES FIRST RESILIENCE & RECOVERY FUND A NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE FOR 130 YEARS, FAMILIES FIRST HAS BEEN A CHANGE AGENT FOR FAMILIES. WE HAVE BEEN THERE TO HELP SUPPORT PARENTS, COUNSEL FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. In spite of our work, our families still suffer from the impacts of poverty on their lives. When their day-to-day life is focused on survival, parents often cannot give their children the full attention they need. The economic deprivation poverty creates leads to depression and stress that creates family dysfunction and affects the children. Our families also face biases in education, underinvestment in their communities and unjust policies that limit access to economic opportunity. SO, IN 2019, WE BEGAN TO EXPLORE HOW WE COULD DO MORE FOR

OUR FAMILIES.

A NEW PREVENTION-BASED STRATEGY EMERGED, DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE FAMILIES TOWARD A PERMANENT PATH OF STABILITY AND SUCCESS. Our vision focuses on two generations – the parent and the child – and combines critical Families First services like counseling, parenting skills and maternal health support with those of our partners in housing, education, hunger and workforce development. OUR STRATEGY IS DRIVEN BY OUR NEW MISSION: BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES SO ALL CHILDREN CAN THRIVE. Resilience decreases the effects of adversity on a family’s health and development. It enables adults to then demonstrate healthy behaviors to their children – and it can be measured. THE “NAVIGATOR” CARE MODEL IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR STRATEGY, employing a “quarterback” who provides intensive early intervention services. IT’S A GAME CHANGER FOR FAMILIES. Navigators engage, listen and connect the families to our programs and other community resources that meet their needs. They also track and measure progress and provide aftercare following program completion. We are able to embark on this new vision for our future and the future of our families thanks to your support. Together we can break down barriers in communities to ensure our families and their children can

thrive.

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In Gwinnett County, families in our Chispa program are building resilience through the Navigator Care Model where there is a waiting list for program entry. IMPACTING OVER 16,000 FAMILIES ANNUALLY

ADOPTION SUPPORT

12,215

adoptive or fostering parents received trainings to strengthen

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FOSTER CARE

85%

of youth served were connected to a supportive adult

COUNSELING

140

current number of counseling sessions per month

HEALTHY STARTS

95%

of children received a health screening BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES SO CHILDREN CAN THRIVE

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Families First works to improve outcomes for children, youth, individuals and families at every stage of life by providing them with mental health support, coaching, early education, parenting skills, and supportive housing 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 impact areas that help improve individual outcomes while strengthening and stabilizing families. * ADOPTION & ADOPTION SUPPORT SERVICES * EARLY LEARNING, MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH, TEENAGE PREGNANCY &

PREVENTION

* FOSTER CARE

* MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

* PARENTING

Through a highly skilled workforce and a comprehensive approach to service delivery, WE SERVE AND IMPACT OVER 16,000 CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY. _Ebony Williams and her four children found hope and a pathway to resilience, a year after being homeless, with a little help from Families First (left). _ TODAY THERE ARE 13,000 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN GEORGIA.

50%

are less likely to

graduate from high school

40%

have had more than two placements

90%

will most likely not obtain a bachelor’s degree EVERY YEAR NEARLY 500 OF GEORGIA’S YOUTH AGE-OUT OF FOSTER CARE WITH

NOWHERE TO GO.

71%

of young women

will become pregnant by age 21

ONLY 3%

will earn a college degree by age 25

25%

will become homeless after age 18

OUR STORY

For 130 years, Families First has been providing empowering solutions for Atlanta’s most vulnerable population. In 1890, Families First started as an orphanage on the Westside of the city on what is now the Spelman campus. In 1937, we went on to become the first licensed adoption agency in the state of Georgia. In 1964, we opened the first group home (now called cooperatives) for young people in the state, and in 1989 we developed a curriculum that more than 200 communities across the country use to help divorcing parents learn how to co-parent their children. Now, we are committed to setting up youth for success by young adulthood by providing them with key services to overcome life's challenges and reach their goals. We recognize the cycles of poverty are not broken by one program or service alone so we offer a combination of services and supports to ensure foster and underserved youth are successful and independent by young adulthood. Through our collaborations with community partners, virtual services, and locations throughout the state of Georgia, Families First is able to impact youth and families by providing counseling services, health and wellness education for pregnant teens, early childhood education, life skills for youth in foster care, parenting classes, supportive housing, adoption facilitation and placement, and so much more. Families First – 2018 Annual Report

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