ABOUT US
DeKalb Families in Action, Inc. (DFIA) is a local
family-run organization linked to more than 120
chapters and state-wide organizations. DFIA is
an established 501 (C) 3 in Stone Mountain,
Georgia consisting of youth & families united
determined to make a difference in our
community.
Members are diverse with a common goal to
support at-risk youth and young adults with
challenging behaviors.
DFIA hosts monthly Individual, Youth, and
Family Support Groups along with Case
Management and Supportive Employment
opportunities lead by Certified Peer Specialists
with lived experience.
DFIA provides community resources and access
to training, workshops, and conferences to
"Engage, Educate, and Empower" youth and
families in successfully navigating multiple
systems. Our organization utilizes a family-
driven; youth guided approach that provides
community resources & supports to our clients.
Active in the Community
Open Minds / Open Mic
February 29, 2020
(Location TBA)
Strengths to Gain
April 1, 2020
Carver High School
10th Annual Mental Health Awareness Prayer Breakfast
Apr 25, 2020
First Iconium Baptist Church
2nd Annual Green Ribbon 2K Walk
May 30, 2020
First Iconia Baptist Church
Speak Up/Speak Out
PSA Viewing Party
June 20, 2020
(Location TBA)
FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tammie Harrison BS, CPS-P is a professional Case Manager and Certified Peer Specialist who successfully raised children with mental health challenges. She has over 20 years of lived and work experience with School Systems, Social Service Agencies, and Non-Profit organizations providing positive support to youth and families.
To learn more about DFIA follow us at www.facebook.com/Dekalbfamiliesinaction Instagram @dfia2016