Families First recently announced that it has received a grant from Bank of America to help support behavioral and mental health services and navigator case management. The $55,000 grant is aligned with Bank of America’s workforce development efforts that will support Families First’s goal of strengthening families by offering a holistic approach and a series of programs designed to help families thrive. .
In 2022, Families First in Atlanta:
- It has helped more than 16,000 families build resiliency through our behavioral health, navigating parenting, and permanency programs and services.
- Navigator’s services have helped more than 600 people access community resources along the continuum of care needed to achieve resiliency.
- Serves as a community coordinator to coordinate programs, services, and partnerships that build resilience and address social injustice and racial inequity.
“My vision for Families First is that we are always ready to respond to all who seek our services, and I am excited for all the good work ahead of us,” said Paula M. Moody, Executive Director of Families First. “In partnership with our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, community stakeholders and partners, and friends like you, Families First will continue to build resilient families so all children can thrive.”
Grants awarded by Bank of America are part of the company’s commitment to responsible growth as it works to improve the financial lives of individuals, families and entire communities in Atlanta. Philanthropic and volunteer investments continue to play a key role in this effort to build thriving communities.
“Partnering with Families First to provide behavioral services to individuals and families is part of our focus to drive economic opportunity and stability in Atlanta,” said Al McRae, president of Bank of America Atlanta.
