Family Solutions

03/11/2026

Relationships Matter!!!!

https://www.famsolutions.org/referral-forms

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

01/18/2026

At Child First, we know that strong, loving relationships protect children and help them thrive. 💙

Early experiences shape the architecture of the brain, building the foundation for a child’s emotional and physical health, learning, and success in life. But too many parents face overwhelming challenges like housing insecurity, violence, or untreated mental illness, right when their children need them most.

That’s where Child First steps in.

We partner with parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, and communities to protect children and strengthen families. By building safe, nurturing relationships, we help buffer children from trauma and toxic stress. Our work makes it possible for young brains to focus on learning, not just surviving.

We also support parents in healing from their own adversity. By connecting families to essential services like housing & food resources, mental health care, job training, or early education, we help build their capacity to nurture their children and plan for a stronger future.

Together with families and communities, we’re creating environments where every child has the chance to feel safe, be seen, and grow strong.

Our Child First programs at Family Solutions are accepting new referrals for 2026 !
*Alamance, Guilford, & Forsyth Counties *
We are excited to meet and work with new families as the year progresses .
**Referral link 🔗 https://intakeq.com/new/xlzkco
(Anyone can refer to our program)
(One child in family must between 0-5.5 yrs old & have An NC Medicaid)

Message or comment with any questions 🫶

All information submitted on this referral form is completely confidential, secure and encrypted. After you submit the referral form, you will be emailed a copy for your records.

12/05/2025

Thanks Kristy Barton & Dana for pitching in at the United Way this week.

10/14/2025

🎃💙 The Family Solutions Child First Alamance team crushed it at Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday!

Our team showed up Inside Out style — Anger, Anxiety, Disgust, and Joy — and totally nailed their consumes.

We had such a blast connecting with families, handing out goodies, and reminding everyone that “It’s OK to feel!” Child First Changent

10/09/2025

Big thanks to our friends Saxapahaw Village Kids Preschool for helping spread the word about Child First. We love connecting with partners who care deeply about supporting children and families here in Alamance County!

Meeting with friends at Child First and making connections to valuable resources for students, parents, and family units in our program! 💚

As we work on plans for ways to integrate these services into our program, we invite you to explore more about them here:

https://www.familysolutionschildfirst.com/contact-us

09/30/2025

🌟 A Family’s Story of Hope 🌟

We’re excited to share a new video featuring Markela, our Child First Supervisor, as she talks about the impact of the Child First program here in our community.

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/UYegpbZc70w

Learn more: https://FamilySolutionsChildFirst.com

Make a referral: https://intakeq.com/new/xlzkco

Please take a moment to watch and share.

A Family’s Honest, Hopeful Look at Child FirstIn this 4-minute story, one family opens up about how Child First helped them build safety, connection, and res...

07/09/2025

Building a stronger community!

Grateful to Ready for School, Ready for Life and The Duke Endowment for helping bring Child First to Guilford County. And HUGE thanks to our Child First teams out in the field—your work is changing lives every day. 🙌

https://getreadyguilford.org/resilient-together-child-first-strengthens-vulnerable-families/
Family Solutions Child First

04/09/2025

🩵 Back on campus! 🐏
Anita Faulkner and Dana Shemer—both proud UNC undergrad alumnae—had a fantastic time at the Tarheels MSW Job Fair this week, connecting with future social workers who are just weeks away from graduation! 🎓

We loved sharing the heart of Family Solutions and meeting students passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.

We’re hiring! If you're an MSW student looking to launch your career in a supportive, mission-driven agency, come join our amazing team. Visit www.famsolutions.org to learn more.

04/07/2025

Out and about. Connecting with future social workers!

Anita Faulkner and Jessica Knowles spent last Friday at the Career Fair hosted by the Joint MSW Program @ UNCG/NCA&T, meeting future social workers and sharing what makes Family Solutions a great place to work.

We’re actively hiring outpatient therapists, Child First clinicians, and early childhood mental health consultants.

Think you’d be a great fit? Check out our openings and come find your place on the team:
👉 https://www.famsolutions.org/job-openings

03/28/2025

Shoutout to our very own Jasmine Johnson, therapist @ our High Point office, for being featured on FOX8 “Mommy Matters”!

Jasmine shared expert tips on a topic that hits home for so many parents:
"How teens can use social media safely."

She offered thoughtful, practical advice to help families navigate the online world with more confidence and connection.

📺 Check out the segment here:
👉 https://myfox8.com/spotlight/mommy-matters/how-teens-can-use-social-media-safely

We’re proud of Jasmine and grateful for the care and wisdom she brings to our team and the families we serve! 💚

(WGHP) — Using social media can open a teen to cyberbullying, anxiety, depression, and an increased risk of falling victim to online predators. Jasmine Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker as…