2012 is bringing much change to Children First… most of it wonderful , but some bittersweet.  We are saddened to announce that our Executive Director, Christian Orobello will be transitioning out of the Executive Director position here at Children First.  We wish him and his family all the best as they move north to Massachusetts to be closer to family and to start a new chapter in their lives.  We are also excited about the future of Children First as, over the next month, we will be transitioning to a new Executive Director and a new era for our agency.  Christian has dedicated the past 6 years to seeing Children First grow from just the Athens-Oconee CASA program to a multi-program agency to serve the many needs of children and families in our community.  Under Christian’s direction, Children First has developed and expanded the Family Time, SPARC, Guardians for Children, and SafeCare programs.  We have moved from a 2 room office to our new home at the Pope Street Cottage.  Christian has been a driving force for change, working to ensure that every child has a safe home. We hope you will join us in both wishing him a fond farewell, as well as looking forward to the exciting next step for Children First.

We are having a going away party for Christian on Wednesday, Feb.8 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Find out more on our EVENTS page.