Tennessee Alliance for Children and Families

04/23/2024

Here at MillarRich, we specialize in supports to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities/Delays. We have recently been able to introduce employment support to children and youth in our Foster Care Program. We have had several youth participate in Supported Employment, where a Job Coach is partnered with each youth to help them learn skills that can lead to employment opportunities in the community. So far, MillarRich-served youth have worked at or volunteered with retail stores, pet care and rescues, public libraries, beauty salons, and book stores!

04/08/2024

Smoky Mountain Children's Home

FORMER SMCH RESIDENT TRAINING TO BECOME AN ASTRONAUT

In 2015, Andrew Webb became a resident of the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. It would become his home away from home for approximately 15 months.

During his time at SMCH, he struggled with motivation and almost gave up on his education. He was angry and would often punch holes in the walls of the cottage. However, it was his house parent, Pat Bressler, who provided encouragement to Andrew and challenged him to make something of his life.

Andrew remembers Mr. Pat saying, “We can help 100 kids, but if one makes it, then it is all worth it!” Suddenly a lightbulb went off for Andrew. His life seemed to change forever. Instead of failing in school, he started applying himself and started studying. He graduated from the SMCH campus Alpha school. After leaving SMCH, he joined the army for three years.

Fast forward to 2024, the trajectory of Andrew Webb’s life has taken a turn upward. Today, he is training to become an astronaut. He understands it is a long road ahead. Andrew is a graduate of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) where he trained and studied astronautics with a focus on noctilucent cloud formations. Also, he has become the first American to complete the P.A.D.I. Astronaut Diver Distinctive Training.

Andrew Webb recently spoke at the SMCH All Staff Meeting, which included all the campus residents. Mr. Webb challenged the residents to never give up on their dreams. He later came back to share in several small groups. SMCH is proud of Andrew!

02/02/2024

Holston Home for Children

Our ministry began in 1895 when a widow named Mrs. Elizabeth Wiley took a step of obedience and faith and answered the Lord’s call to start a home for hurting children. At that time there were no employees, no furniture, no supplies. But there was hope!

01/08/2024

Over the past 27 years, Harmony has impacted thousands of lives...



Since 1996, Harmony has provided innovative programming and therapeutic services across the state of Tennessee impacting more than 172,000 children, families, and individuals. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, we offer support for children and families at every phase of the foster care and permanency journey.

Harmony has always been committed to standing in the gap where there are unmet needs, which has led to the expansion of our services to include training our communities on the impact of trauma, animal-assisted therapies, outpatient services, and therapeutic camps at our Montvale facility. We are committed to continuing to create innovative opportunities for healing and growth so all may live their best lives 💙



We are so grateful to our staff and supporters who make this work happen every day. Check out our full 2023 Impact Report at harmonyfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/

10/19/2023

Partnership for Families, Children and Adults’ River City Youth Collective (RCYC) is a safe space where youth and young adults can find acceptance, support, and opportunities to learn and grow with one another. RCYC offers services to teens and young adults in foster care supporting financial literacy, sexual health education and healthy relationships, career and education navigation, therapy, and we provide a supervised independent living facility for young adults transitioning out of foster care.

10/12/2023

Smoky Mountain Children’s Home

10/12/2023

At Health Connect America, our programs offer a fresh, innovative approach to treatment and address the multiple needs of children, individuals, and families. Our steadfast goal is to support the preservation of families, adults, and children at risk, and develop long term stability and improved lives. Our team members are here to connect with our clients and give them the space to find help and healing. Health Connect America's community and office-based services include:

Therapeutic Foster Care - program serves children and adolescents who are in need of out of home care; many of whom may be experiencing mental, behavioral, and physical health issues.

Achieve Independence Services provide support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities enabling them to gain the skills to become more independent through improved living skills, integrate into their communities, and become successfully employed in a job of their choosing.

Behavioral Therapy Services, sometimes called applied behavior analysis (ABA), provide therapy, support, and training for the identified individual and their family/caregiver. Health Connect America provides this service with the aim to improve the individual’s adaptive functioning skills, his/her behavior, and his/her ability to communicate effectively.

Intensive In-Home Services provide trauma-informed mental health services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families. This program preserves the family unit and maintains the home environment.

Outpatient Mental Health Services offer support and treatment to individuals who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

Substance Use Disorder Services help individuals experiencing issues because of co-occurring substance use and mental health issues find hope and healing.

For a complete list of our services please check out the website link below or call us and we are happy to answer any questions! www.healthconnectamerica.com/services/

09/11/2023

AGAPE exists to strengthen children and families with the healing love of Christ through counseling and social services. On any given day, AGAPE will serve more than 150 individuals through our counseling, foster care and domestic violence services.



To learn more about AGAPE’s services visit: agapenashville.org

08/24/2023

CONGRATULATIONS to the recipients of our Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Innovation grant! Our grantees work to provide services and support focused on ACEs, toxic stress, resilience and the importance of prevention, treatment and healing.

08/18/2023

Recently, representing various parts of Tennessee visited Nashville to celebrate and discuss with elected officials. , attended with Stephen E., an 18 year old who was placed in the Kirkendall home 3 years ago. Spot Stephen with a pink shirt and suit, but soon he'll be trading his suit for a U.S. Air Force uniform after graduating from high school with a 3.4 GPA! Help us celebrate his achievements by liking or sharing this post.

08/07/2023

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