Families First, Inc.
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Contact Information
80 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
United States
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Atlanta, GA 30314
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 College 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 build resilient families and 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.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
The DHS assists foster families with placement and ensures the child adjusts well to their new environment. Whether you have years of parenting experience or are relatively new to the idea, they have many support options for families. You can find plenty of information on the DHS/DFCS website or call them for more assistance.
Your local licensed child placement agency also places children in the foster system with carefully matched parents. Although foster care is temporary, it's crucial to find the right fit. That's why parents get a say in age range and gender.
There are also many state support groups for foster families that provide educational resources, services, and more. Connecting with these organizations and adding to your personal support network will be invaluable.
One of the best ways to become a better parent, whether you plan on fostering a child short-term or adopting, is to read as much as you can about Georgia's foster system. For instance, recently proposed bills would help to streamline parts of the state's foster care placement system.
You can find plenty of information available online for free as well. Blogs, podcasts, and videos are all incredibly useful ways to obtain new information about fostering.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Jan 08, 2021
I had a very negative and immensely terrible experience with Tamika Green. I highly recommend that no parent, particularly those who are dealing with co parenting that involves domestic and/or anger issues to never utilize her services in any manner. She seems very male identified, extremely bias, judgemental and will gaslight you if you observe and attempt to address her mistreatment. In addition, I find that this agency, as well as, it's leader to be very non - forthcoming and lacks honest and open communication. To anyone reading never let or allow anyone to speak to you disrespectfully just because they're in a certain position and/ or if you feel holds cards because, at the end a person is going to think what they want regardless. I've learned from the horrible experience and hope this review will help someone.
Oct 19, 2020
Poor customer service, very poor phone etiquette. phone service return call
voice message need to b deleted, JUST POORLY TOTALLY..
Feb 25, 2020
This non-profit organization is helping prospective families adopt children from the DFCS Foster care system. This organization does not discriminate on any level, all applicants, are welcomed to apply to become a loving adopting family.
Feb 15, 2020
The people are selling a service and making promises that are not kept DO Not Trust the sales people as they say anything to make a sale, food is good price is too high and they LIE. I live in Barrington Subdivision in Covington GA they took advantage of one of my neighbors and tried to do the same to me DO Bot buy from them
Oct 14, 2019
Whistleblower Alert: their employees: Betsy, Rebecca, Carla, Jennifer and the new CEO Mary are the worse!!!!! DO NOT WORK with them if you’re looking for honest individuals, they will back-stab and tear you down all because you’re happy and they’re not!!! The ladies at the front desk also have no qualities in customer service. I also know for a fact that management mishandles funds that is meant for the community and instead line their pockets. It’s sad because this would be a great aspect to the community, but they would have to replace the entire staff!!!! The only staff person worthy of keeping is Theresa! Everyone else has to go before this institution has any value towards the community.