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First Things First is a nonprofit, based in Chattanooga, TN, that helps families thrive by providing research-based relationship education, coaching, case management and access to therapy for low income/at-risk couples and parents to create positive generational change.

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OUR WORK

COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS
UNSHELTERED FAMILIES
NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS
AT-RISK FAMILIES

IMPACTING GENERATIONS

“We’re all brought up to be tough and don’t show emotion, don’t cry. But somebody’s going through the same thing you’re going through. Dads Making a Difference taught me how to mend relationships so all of mine are good right now. And I have the tools to keep it that way. That’s not even what I went for– I went to get child support off my back. Now I’m a dad making a difference.“

– Chris Cooper, DMD Graduate, 2023 Generational Impact Award Recipient (learn more here!)
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LOCAL PROGRAMS

All FTF programs are free to participants and offer relationship education, case management, one-on-one coaching, and access to therapy.

ON-DEMAND RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES

Everyone deserves to have strong, healthy relationships. And, with the right tools, everyone can build the healthy relationships they need to thrive. 

Free resources for all of your relationships

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Recruitment Partners

  • Chattanooga City Court
  • Chattanooga Housing Authority
  • Department of Children’s Services
  • East Ridge Church of Christ
  • Family Justice Center
  • Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office
  • Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center
  • Hamilton County Juvenile Court Systems
  • Hamilton County Schools
  • House of Refuge
  • Maclellan Shelter for Families/CHATT Foundation
  • Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
  • Rock Point Church
  • Signal Centers
  • The Bethlehem Center
  • Veritas Health and Human Services

Employment & Education Partners

  • The American Job Center
  • Project Return
  • Chattanooga State Workforce and Economic Development
  • Northside Neighborhood House
  • Southern Champion Tray

Mental Health Partners

  • Clinica Medicos
  • Elbow Tree Christian Counseling
  • Journey Mental Health
  • Rachel Westbrooks, LPC-MHSP
  • Roots Counseling Center
  • Silverdale Academy
  • The Transformation and Lighthouse Counseling Center

Financial Empowerment Partners

  • Operation Hope
  • Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union

Substance Abuse Services Partners

  • Friend’s House Ministries
  • Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (CADAS)

Legal Services Partners

  • Advice Law Firm
  • Chris Stiles Law Firm
  • Chambliss Bahner and Stophel
  • Dr. Karen McGuffee, attorney and criminal justice professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga
  • Mattingly Law Office
  • Private Dispute Resolution Services
First things First

P.O. Box 391
Chattanooga, TN 37401
423-267-5383

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