ABOUT US OVERVIEW

The Center for Family Resources is a Cobb County-based organization that works exclusively to serve local families and individuals that are either homeless or in danger of becoming homeless.

We believe in providing tailored, supportive services to our clients. We aim to ensure that once they leave our program, they will have all the necessary skills, tools, and resources to be stable and on the road to self-sufficiency. We know poverty comes in many forms, with many different causes, and we do our best to address the various challenges impacting families. We want families in our community to be equipped with the resources, support, and self-esteem they need to be successful. We believe that building strong families builds stronger communities.

We offer multiple housing programs, employment coaching, life skills classes and an on-site food pantry with fresh produce, frozen meat, breads, a wide variety of canned goods, and other essentials like diapers, infant formula, and personal hygiene items.

FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS

We have been a vital part of our community, building on the success and legacy of our past to better address the needs of the future. While our name has changed a few times, our commitment to the families we serve remains unchanged.

Our Mission Our Vision

To reduce childhood homelessness by serving and empowering families through prevention, crisis intervention, housing support, education, and compassionate care management.

Children and their families experience improved stability through reduced homelessness, empowerment, and pathways that support their success.

Annual Budget And Financial Information

CFR has seen a 58% increase in our operating budget since 2019. This jump is largely contributed to the emergency funds that were made available during and after COVID (US Treasury funds for emergency rental assistance, CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act funds). Our 2022 budget was $7.2 million, including $4 million in emergency rental assistance. CFR managed 17 separate government grant contracts, which was 70% of our 2022 budget. We are contracted with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Cobb County, Cobb County Community Development Block Grant Office, and City of Marietta. Nearly 91% of our expenses are related to client services and programming with less than 10% considered administrative. CFR currently holds $2.5million in cash and cash equivalents.

Population Served

CFR primarily serves families with minor children who reside in Cobb County. All of our clients are considered low income with more than 70% of them earning less than 30% of the area median income. Our clients are primarily single mothers with at least one child in the home. We also serve couples with children as well as grandparents raising grandchildren.

CFR receives close to 1,000 calls each month from clients seeking services. In 2022, 23% of our incoming calls were people seeking shelter and 47% were for rent assistance. Housing instability continues to be the largest issue that our callers are struggling with.

Total Number of Persons Assisted by CFR in 2022 - 15,375