Family Ties, Inc. was founded in 1994, to provide intensive home-based counseling and
community integration services for families and children. Our professional staff is comprised
of a Psychiatrist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed-eligible Social Workers and Counselors and
Bachelor-level parent/behavioral aides trained in family preservation, mental health and/or
substance-abuse treatment. Our clinical staff also includes Licensed Supervisors, Spanish-
speaking counselors, interns and volunteers. All staff receives on-going training, both internally
and from outside resources. A full time administrative/clerical staff exists to support each
program and its clinical staff. We presently provide services in Cherokee, Cobb, Clayton,
Dekalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry and Rockdale county.
Agency Mission
Family Ties works with individuals and families to enhance their mental, physical and social
skills and strives to safely maintain children in their home or other permanent option.
Agency Guiding Principles:
As an Agency, we will:
- Treat families as we would want our families to be treated.
- Provide an independent assessment and intervention for our families.
- Remember that what we write about a family or individual is crucial.
- Treat families, colleagues, DFCS, and all other collaterals with respect.
- Support children’s placement with their “family”, whenever possible.
- Support families in their right to self-determination.
- Provide hands-on services.
- Help families focus and build on their strengths.
Our Philosophy
All families have an inherent ability to address any situation they may face. We believe that with
proper support, education and encouragement, families can establish goals and a value base that
will guide them in their development. We believe that values dictate actions and only through a
change of values can true behavioral change take place. We believe the best place for this growth
and development to occur is within the home and community.