Family Forward
Mission
To effectively prepare children for lifelong success, from healthy pregnancies through early childhood development.
Mentoring and Coaching
Family Forward provides one-on-one mentoring to help expectant mothers and families access resources and achieve goals. Family Forward works with families to identify strengths, locate resources, and achieve goals.
Resource Connections
Family Forward has partnered with over 20 local organizations to connect families with needed resources such as quality prenatal care, baby supplies, childcare, and more.
Education
Family Forward promotes healthy pregnancies, nutrition, and early childhood development through education and referrals.
Community-Building
Family Forward links families to supportive networks within one’s own neighborhood and community, thus building stronger community networks.
More Information About Family Forward
Department of Early Learning Main Line - (423) 287-5055
Administrator - Karitsa M. Jones
kmjones2@chattanooga.gov
Deputy Administrator - Christy Vandergriff
cvandergriff@chattanooga.gov
AmeriCorps Seniors (Foster Grandparents) Director - Claudius Pratt
cpratt@chattanooga.gov
Community Forward Program Director - Jacqueline Thomas
jthomas1@chattanooga.gov