Giving Incarcerated Fathers Hope for the Future
When the Urban League of Greater Atlanta surveyed young fathers who were incarcerated but near their release date about their highest priorities, the expected answers were making money, getting a car, or finding a place to live. But the number one answer was surprising. For these young fathers, their highest priority was wanting to be […]
Sparking Learning. Strengthening Families.
“I don’t know where we would have turned without Families First, They helped us in getting food and supplies. When there was the toilet paper shortage, they were getting us toilet paper. They helped us a lot.” Victoria Talavera, CHISPA parent In Spanish, “CHISPA’’ means “spark.” CHISPA, specifically for the Spanish-speaking community in Gwinnett County, […]
Building Resilience in Young Moms
“Our moms want their children to thrive. They want to make decisions in the best interest of their children. They really want to be good parents” Michelle Brock-Coleman,Teen Support Specialist, TAPP Program Families First’s Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program (TAPP) connects young mothers with the resources to meet the unique emotional, psychological, and physical needs […]
The Importance of Building and Measuring Resilience in Our Community
The last 18 months have been challenging for everyone. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue their impact through 2029. Families First knew the families we serve were already hurting, and their trauma was made worse during the pandemic. “I’ve got a full team of […]