Building Blocks

Building Blocks is a primary prevention program whose purpose is the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Packets filled with age-appropriate information that includes milestones, safety tips and fun activities along with games are mailed to the parents of children from birth to age 3 (36 months) every other month.

 

• Program Team

  • Chief Support Services Officer - Lecia Whiteside

  • Case Manager - Katina Harris

 

 

Life Skills

Life Skills classes are provided to 6th graders of Talladega City School System. These classes focus on issues facing youth and help them learn how to address areas of concern.  Emphasis is placed on bullying, self-esteem, the prevention of smoking and vaping.

 

• Program Team

  • Chief Support Services Officer - Lecia Whiteside

  • Case Manager - Christa Jill Dennis

 

 

Case Management/Support Services

FIRST Family’s Case Management/Supportive Services program assesses the needs of participants through individualized services. Case workers coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and advocate services to meet specific needs.

 

• Program Team

  • Chief Support Services Officer - Lecia Whiteside

  • Case Manager – Phyllis Wesley

 

 

Parent Education

FIRST Family’s parent education program is provided in home, individual and in group settings geared to enhance parental competencies, increase parent/child bonding and strengthen nurturing skills. Child Abuse prevention, safe sleep and shaking baby are embedded in this program.

 

• Program Team

  • Chief Support Services Officer - Lecia Whiteside

  • Case Manager – Katina Harris

 

  

A-RESET Workforce Development

The A-RESET/Workforce Development program provides participants entry level skills needed for employment. It provides a career pathway for individuals with limited education and employment experience. The program enables participants to become more self-sufficient through participation in a wide variety of job search, training, education, and work experience activities.

 

• Program Team

  • Chief Support Services Officer - Lecia Whiteside

  • Case Managers – Kim Evans

 

 

Imagination Library

FIRST Family Service Center is an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library which is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five. Children enrolled in parenting education and building blocks are automatically enrolled.