The Heart Behind Our Work
Families First NC, Inc. is a community-based organization dedicated to strengthening families through advocacy, education, and holistic support services. We believe that every family deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Serving Rowan and Cabarrus counties, Families First NC Inc works alongside families navigating challenging circumstances by providing wraparound services that promote stability, well-being, and long-term success. Our programs support youth development, equip parents and caregivers with essential tools, and ensure safe, structured environments for families involved in the court system.
Through services such as supervised visitation and exchange, parenting education, adolescent health programming, youth development, and court-based childcare, we take a comprehensive approach to meeting families where they are and walking with them every step of the way.
At the heart of our work is advocacy—ensuring that families have a voice, access to resources, and the support they need to overcome barriers and build stronger futures.
At Families First, we are proud to be Your Family’s Advocate, committed to building safe, healthy, and thriving families that create stronger communities.
Mission Statement
To empower families to restore hope, achieve stability, and thrive through holistic, wraparound support, advocacy, and education.
Vision Statement
Building stronger communities through safe, healthy, and thriving families.
About the Executive Director
Grace Knight, Executive Director
Grace Knight serves as the Executive Director of Families First NC, Inc., where she leads with a deep commitment to strengthening families through advocacy, education, and holistic support services. With a passion for empowering individuals and creating pathways to stability, Grace brings a collaborative and community-centered approach to her leadership.
She is dedicated to advancing programs that support youth development, promote family well-being, and ensure safe, supportive environments for families navigating challenging circumstances. Grace’s work is rooted in the belief that every family deserves access to the resources, support, and advocacy needed to thrive.
Grace holds a Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on assessments and evaluations, as well as a Master of Science in International Relations with a concentration in human rights. She also earned a certificate in Project Management and Planning from Central Piedmont Community College.
Under her leadership, Families First continues to expand its impact across Rowan and Cabarrus counties, building stronger families and healthier communities.