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11.05.08 On Tuesday, October 28th Trinity Community Ministries (TCM) united with other metro Atlanta non-profit agencies -- including Families First -- dedicated to Atlanta homeless issues to raise $1 million at the sold out Courage to Care luncheon featuring authors Ron Hall and Denver Moore. Read Newsletter »

10.01.08 Attracting bi-cultural/bi-lingual social workers to join Families First is an important goal of the agency's, and that is why Families First created the Hispanic Fellowship Award. To be considered for the fellowship, a student must be enrolled in the Master’s Advanced Standing Program for Social Work. Read Newsletter »

09.04.08 Families First is dedicated to the integrity of our programs and the value they provide to our clients. This is evidenced by our on‐going commitment to outcome measurement and program evaluation. The 2007-2008 report of outcomes represents a scorecard of how we’re doing in our programs. Read Newsletter »

08.06.08 On July 28, Families First announced the launch of a nation-wide search for a new executive director. The new executive director will succeed current president and CEO Patricia Showell, who has been with the agency for more than 23 years, seven in her current role. Read Newsletter »

07.02.08 Families First receives reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). Read Newsletter »

06.04.08 In May, Families First was awarded a sizeable HOPE VI contract through Atlanta Housing Authority. As a service provider, Familiies First will assist these families with obtaining stable housing and self-sufficiency. Read Newsletter »

05.07.08 May is a month to acknowledge and appreciate. Events include Foster Care month and National Mental Health month. Meet two Families First clients who have proven that our programs really work. Read Newsletter »

04.01.08 Families First’s 10th Annual Dining for a Difference was held on Thursday, March 13, 2008. This was another successful year, as the agency raised $340,000! Read Newsletter »

02.01.08 Families First New Logo reflects Growth Initiatives of Organization; Upcoming Events include the 2008 Dining for a Difference. Read Newsletter »

06.04.08 The dust has settled on the legislative session, and Governor Perdue has signed or vetoed bills. This is a brief summary of key new laws affecting families. Read Newsletter »

04.04.08 Highlights: At midnight Friday, Georgia’s legislators ended their quarrelsome session. As usual, the biggest wrangling was about the money, but it was less about this year’s budget than about future revenues. Read Newsletter »

03.28.08 Highlights: The General Assembly has 4 legislative days left and now plans to adjourn sine die Friday, 4/4. The 2009 budget, tax cuts, and many other matters remain to be decided. Read Newsletter »

03.21.08 Highlights : The General Assembly has 6 legislative days left and, as of now, has scheduled to be in only Thursday of the week of 3/24. The Governor quickly signed the FY 2008 Amended budget. Read Newsletter »

03.14.08 Highlights : Only 9 legislative days remain in which to resolve a multitude of issues. Expect a lot of wrangling on the budget now that Gov. Perdue has lowered the revenue estimate and the House has passed a major and ill-considered tax cut. Read Newsletter »

03.07.08 Highlights : On Tuesday, March 11, the General Assembly will complete its 30th day. By midnight, any bill must pass out of its original chamber if it is to be considered this session. House-Senate conferees still have not agreed on the FY 2008 amended budget. The House may go ahead more quickly than expected on the FY 2009 Read Newsletter »

02.29.08 Highlights : The General Assembly has completed 26 days of the legislative session and will reconvene Tuesday. Speaker Richardson’s tax plan has not yet come up for a vote. Read Newsletter »

02.22.08 The General Assembly has completed 22 days of the legislative session and will reconvene Tuesday. The Speaker’s tax reform bills that could cut the budget by over $800 M may go to a House floor vote the week of 2/25. Go to GBPI for details, and please call your Representative. Read Newsletter »

02.15.08 Highlights : The General Assembly has completed 18 days of the legislative session. For the latest on tax reform, go to www.gbpi.org. Current proposals would cut revenues by $827 M (an amount equal to state funding for PeachCare and one third of Medicaid, according to GBPI). Read Newsletter »

02.01.08 Highlights : The General Assembly has completed 10 legislative days and will meet again Tuesday, February 5th. Read Newsletter »

01.25.08 Highlights : The General Assembly recessed as usual last week for the King Holiday and for budget hearings. It resumes Monday, January 28th for the 6th legislative day. Read Newsletter »

01.18.08 Highlights: The second year of the General Assembly’s two-year term opened Monday, January 14th. The House overrode vetoes on a dozen bills. Governor Perdue released his budget proposals, and the legislature will hear details from department heads the week of January 21st. Read Newsletter »

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