Though these are unprecedented times for us, there is a continued need for foster families to provide homes for children we serve. In response to new CDC guidelines, the Youth Villages Foster Care team will be holding virtual and in-person training sessions with prospective foster parents. We are available by phone or email. Reach out today to learn more about how you can become a foster parent.
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Though these are unprecedented times for us, there is a continued need for foster families to provide homes for children we serve. In response to new CDC guidelines, the Youth Villages Foster Care team will be holding virtual and in-person training sessions with prospective foster parents. We are available by phone or email. Reach out today to learn more about how you can become a foster parent.
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Foster Care Info Sessions
Have questions about fostering? Youth Villages Foster Care program Info Sessions across Tennessee for anyone interested in learning more about foster care. We are temporarily offering TN KEY Informational Session via webinar. Please see scheduled times below or contact that trainer recruiter to schedule an individual Info Session via webinar.
Informational Sessions offer a two-hour, structured presentation about the benefits of fostering and the criteria for becoming a foster parent. Anyone is welcome to attend.
West Tennessee
WEBINAR INFO SESSIONS:
Memphis
Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.
Both will be via Adobe Connect. Please RSVP with Tiffany Lane at tiffany.lane@youthvillages.org or La’Tava Chandler at latava.ford@youthvillages.org
Rural West
Dyersburg
1865 Hwy 51 By-Pass N, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Thursday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
If you are interested in attending the upcoming Informational meeting, please email Esther Hugueley at esther.hugueley@youthvillages.org, or call her at 731-288-4613. She will send you a Skype invite to the meeting, if you plan on attending online. If you plan on attending in-person, please see the address listed. Thank you.
Paris
For more information please contact:
Kerry Zeiss at 731-641-4148 or Kerry.zeiss@youthvillages.org
Jackson
Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
If you are interested in attending the upcoming Informational meeting, please email Donna Goodman at donna.goodman@youthvillages.org, or call her at 731-660-6760. She will send you a Skype invite to the meeting. Thank you.
Middle Tennessee
WEBINAR INFO SESSIONS:
Monday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. via Adobe Connect. Please contact Samantha Mlekush at 865-209-2278 or samantha.mlekush@YouthVillages.org to schedule.
For an individual session, please contact:
Clarksville – Shelby Ortner at 931-552-5246 or shelby.ortner@youthvillages.org
Columbia – Jeff Mason at 931-560-4250 or jeff.mason@youthvillages.org
Cookeville – Sarah Dowd at 931-525-6905 or sarah.dowd@youthvillages.org
Nashville – Wendy Lundsford at 615-250-7282 or wendy.lundsford@youthvillages.org or Samantha Mlekush at 865-209-2278 or samantha.mlekush@YouthVillages.org
East Tennessee
WEBINAR INFO SESSIONS:
We are temporarily offering TN KEY Informational Session via Skype or Adobe Connect.
Please see scheduled times below or contact that Trainer/Recruiter to schedule an individual Informational Session via Skype or Adobe Connect.
Knoxville
July 21 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Jenny Wade @ 865-560-2558 or Jenny.Wade@youthvillages.org
Jenna Bailey @ 865-560-2568 or Jenna.Bailey@youthvillages.org
Morristown
July 14 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Lia Perry @ 423-522-2171 or Lia.Perry@youthvillages.org
Johnson City
July 16 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Jessi Bernardini @ 423-283-6527 or Jessi.Bernardini@youthvillages.org
Chattanooga
July 9 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
July 23 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Michele Freeman @ 423-954-8866 or Michele.Freeman@youthvillages.org
Social News
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Michael's definition of family is very simple: love. He also plans on being the first in his family to get a degree. Help Michael find his forever family by reading his profile and sharing this post with your family and friends. A simple share can go a long way!
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We think it's safe to say 2020 has been a roller coaster! In times like these, it's important to put your mental health first. Natasha Bonner, a clinical supervisor at Youth Villages, discusses the five best practices to protect your mental health while dealing with the global pandemic and racial injustices.
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Natasha Bonner, Clinical Supervisor for Youth Villages, discusses five best practices to protect your mental health while dealing with the global pandemic and racial injustices.Backpack Heroes is back! This year, back to school is even more uncertain for our families due to COVID-19. In addition to the cost of school supplies, many are having issues adjusting to the new technological demands of virtual classrooms. That's why we are asking for monetary donations to provide families with technological support, such as WiFi and virtual learning tools, in addition to traditional school supplies. Click the link below to donate!
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We want to extend a special 'Thank You' to Stash Home for supporting us during their 10th Anniversary Celebration! There's still time to shop! $10 of every purchase will go to Youth Villages, now through July 5th. You can also enter their $10,000 furniture giveaway-- see their page for more details. Happy 10th Anniversary Stash!Shop at Stash during our 10th Anniversary! $10 of every purchase will go to Youth Villages or Angels' Arms ❤️
