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First Things First We provide research-based relationship resources for engaged, seriously dating couples, married couples, and parents in every season of life.
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Purpose: We help families start and stay strong. Mission: We provide resources that guide people in their relationships to live better lives. Vision: Our vision is for healthy relationship skills to be passed down by every family from generation to generation. Values:
- We lead with empathy. Relationships can be complicated, and we’re no stranger to the challenges and complications of family. We empathize and understand to the best of our ability before creating and providing resources.

- We put our families and relationships first. Our work, tasks and to do’s will never get in the way of putting our own families and relationships first. We strive to always practice what we preach.

- We are a consistent presence in a changing culture. We know relationships will change and evolve, and we will be a constant part of the conversation. We believe healthy relationship skills will remain a consistent, driving force in the overall health of families and communities worldwide.

- We share truth. Our resources are based on solid, credible research, not our own opinions. We provide the most up-to-date information in engaging, easy-to-use formats.

- We pursue excellence. We go all in and aim to inspire everyone who engages with us.

10/10/2026

Halloween plans? 🎃 We got you.
Come hang with us at Boo on the Block on Oct. 31!

Being an emotionally safe partner doesn’t mean you never hurt each other, disagree, or get things wrong. It means you kn...
10/06/2026

Being an emotionally safe partner doesn’t mean you never hurt each other, disagree, or get things wrong. It means you know how to come back to each other when you do. 🤍

Sometimes we get so caught up in everyday life that we forget to check in with the person right beside us. Send this to ...
09/23/2026

Sometimes we get so caught up in everyday life that we forget to check in with the person right beside us. Send this to your partner and make a little time to talk, listen, and reconnect. 💛

Life gets busy, and sometimes marriage can start to feel more like managing a household than connecting with your person...
09/18/2026

Life gets busy, and sometimes marriage can start to feel more like managing a household than connecting with your person.

Healthy relationships take intention. Sometimes, it starts with simply slowing down and asking, “How are you really doing?”

🎃BOO ON THE BLOCK IS COMING! 👻Halloween is better when we celebrate together! Join First Things First for Boo on the Blo...
09/11/2026

🎃BOO ON THE BLOCK IS COMING! 👻

Halloween is better when we celebrate together! Join First Things First for Boo on the Block, a FREE, family-friendly community block party made for the family. ❤️

Come enjoy an afternoon of:
🎨 Family crafts
🎶 Live DJ
👻 Face painting
🍬 Candy & giveaways
🏰 Bounce house
🛍️ Local business specials
…and plenty of Halloween fun!

📅 October 31 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 W. 14th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
(across from The Choo Choo)

Bring the whole family, invite a friend, and come celebrate Halloween with us! 🎃

Free & family-friendly. Everyone is welcome!

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Healthy relationships don’t just happen, they’re built through skills we can all learn and practice. ❤️At First Things F...
09/09/2026

Healthy relationships don’t just happen, they’re built through skills we can all learn and practice. ❤️

At First Things First, we help individuals, couples, parents, and families strengthen the skills that make relationships healthier, stronger, and more connected.

Because when we build better relationships, we build stronger families, for today and for the future.

For the Family. For the future.

Sometimes the biggest meltdowns happen with the people our kids feel safest with. At First Things First, we help parents...
08/26/2026

Sometimes the biggest meltdowns happen with the people our kids feel safest with.

At First Things First, we help parents and families build the relationship skills to navigate those hard moments with more connection, understanding, and confidence.

Through programs like EPIC (Empowered Parents in the Community), coaching, and therapy, we equip families with practical tools that strengthen relationships and create healthier patterns for generations to come. ❤️

Families are complex, and meaningful change rarely comes from just one kind of support.That’s why we use the Domains of ...
08/20/2026

Families are complex, and meaningful change rarely comes from just one kind of support.

That’s why we use the Domains of Family Practice, a whole-family approach that brings together relationship education, case management, therapy, and coaching to meet people where they are.

Because stronger families need support that sees the whole picture. ❤️

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P. O. Box 391
Chattanooga, TN
37401

Telephone

+14232675383

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