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For Eligible Men & Women & Their Children (age 9-18) in West Tennessee

Families First Program

Families First wants to help families in West Tennessee get on the path to well-paying jobs, physical and mental wellness, and financial stability. Through Families First, adults receive training to become certified software developers and support to begin their new careers. Children in the family between the ages of 9-18 learn important technology and life skills, empowering them to become educated, engaged young adults. Training and secure jobs are only two parts of the Families FIrst program Learn more about the benefits of the program here.

Families first participants

Are You Eligible for Families First?

To qualify for the Families First Program You Must:

  • Live in West Tennessee
  • Be designated as “low income” 
  • Have at least one adult and one child (between the ages of 9-18) in the family willing to participate
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Time Commitment: 
    In order to receive the benefits of Families First, adults will need to be willing to commit to four training sessions per week as well as independent study time. Youth involved in Families First must be willing to participate in activities at least two afternoons/evenings per week.
Families first participants

Are You Eligible for Families First?

To qualify for the Families First Program you must:

  • Live in West Tennessee
  • Be designated as “low income” 
  • Have at least one adult and one child (between the ages of 9-18) in the family willing to participate
  • Time Commitment: 
    In order to receive the benefits of Families First, adults will need to be willing to commit to four training sessions per week as well as independent study time. Youth involved in Families First must be willing to participate in activities at least two afternoons/evenings per week.

FAMILIES FIRST PARTICIPATING COUNTIES

A very special program for qualifying adults and their families focusing on youth age 9-18. Families First is funded in part by the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The family must reside in one of these West Tennessee counties to qualify:

Map of West Tennessee Counties

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
Email: bleverette@perseverenow.org

Map of West Tennessee Counties

FAMILIES FIRST PARTICIPATING COUNTIES

A very special program for qualifying adults and their families focusing on youth age 9-18. Families First is funded in part by the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The family must reside in one of these West Tennessee counties to qualify:

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
Email: bleverette@perseverenow.org

List of Families First services for youth
List of Families First services for families
List of Families First services for adults
List of Families First services for adults
List of Families First services for families
List of Families First services for youth
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