title: Families First of Georgia
text: # Families First of Georgia
  
  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
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  