Honoring the Memory of
Jean Childs Young
About Jean Childs Young
The fund is named in loving memory of Jean Childs Young’s lifelong dedication to children at Families First and beyond. Jean guided the work of Families First through her service on the Board of Directors for many years. Jean also co-founded the Atlanta/Fulton County Commission on Children and Youth. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter appointed Jean as chair of the American committee of the UN International Year of the Child. Jean also advocated for the well-being of children through the Children’s Defense Fund and UNICEF.
The Jean Childs Young Resilience Fund for Women & Children
Families First established the Jean Childs Young Resilience Fund for Women & Children to respond to the immediate needs of single mothers and their children who are struggling with complex challenges.
Jean Childs Young Forum on Empowering Single Moms
Join Families First for the Jean Childs Young Forum on Empowering Single Moms, an advocacy-focused gathering elevating the voices, resilience, and leadership of single mothers in our community.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Families First | 80 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
More details coming soon.
2025 Community Empowerment Baby Shower
Each spring, Families First hosts the Jean Childs Young Community Empowerment Baby Shower, an inspiring afternoon of advocacy and fundraising in support of the Resilience Fund. This event directly addresses the immediate needs of women and children in our community. View the gallery from the 2025 Baby Shower below.
