The Prospect Families First program emphasizes work, training, and personal responsibility.

To be eligible for the program, participants must agree to follow a Personal Responsibility Plan (PRP). As part of the PRP, the participant agrees to:

• keep immunizations and health checks up to date for their children
• keep their children in school
• co-operate with Child Support services to establish paternity
• participate in a work/training program for at least 30 hours per week

Unless a participant is exempt from the 30-hour work requirement, he/she will develop, with the assistance of a work activity contractor, an individualized career plan (ICP). This plan is based on the participant’s needs and skills.

The ultimate goal is to provide a work and training guide that will result in financial INDEPENDENCE for the family.

Contact Families First through Dept of Human Services

• Toll-Free Tennessee Customer Service Line:
  1-866-311-4287
• Locate Your Local DHS Office  
• Call Prospect, Inc. at 615-444-0597 for referral information