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
For more information please contact:
Tiffany Lane at tiffany.lane@youthvillages.org or La’Tava Chandler at latava.ford@youthvillages.org
Rural West
Dyersburg
For more information contact:
Contact Esther Hugueley at Esther.Hugueley@youthvillages.org or 731-288-4613.
Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual: Please contact Esther Hugueley at: esther.hugueley@youthvillages.org, or 731-288-4613 for more information and a web link to attend.
Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
In Person: Contact Esther Hugueley at Esther.Hugueley@youthvillages.org or 731-288-4613 for more information.
Paris
Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual: Please contact Kerry Zeiss at: Kerry.Zeiss@youthvillages.org, or 731-641-4148 for more information and a web link to attend.
Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Youth Villages’ Paris Office at 412 Tyson Ave, Paris, TN 38242
In Person: Please contact Kerry Zeiss at: Kerry.Zeiss@youthvillages.org, or 731-641-4148 for more information
Jackson
Tuesday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual: Please contact Donna Goodman at Donna.Goodman@youthvillages.org or 731-660-6767 for more information and a web link to attend.
Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual: Please contact Donna Goodman at Donna.Goodman@youthvillages.org or 731-660-6760 for more information and a web link to attend.
Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Youth Villages’ Jackson Office: 24 Weatherford Square, Jackson, TN 38301
In Person: Contact Donna Goodman at Donna.Goodman@youthvillages.org or 731-660-6760 for more information.
Middle Tennessee
WEBINAR INFO SESSIONS:
Virtual: Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
Please RSVP:
Samantha Mlekush at 865-209-2278 or samantha.mlekush@YouthVillages.org
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 Adobeconnect.
Please see scheduled times below or contact that Trainer/Recruiter to schedule an individual Informational Session via Skype or Adobeconnect.
Knoxville
Wednesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18 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
Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Lia Perry @ 423-522-2171 or Lia.Perry@youthvillages.org
Johnson City
Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Jessi Bernardini @ 423-283-6527 or Jessi.Bernardini@youthvillages.org
Chattanooga
Thursday, August 6 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please RSVP:
Michele Freeman @ 423-954-8866 or Michele.Freeman@youthvillages.org
Social News
This year, school is more uncertain for our families due to COVID-19. For many, this means choosing between in-person classes or online learning. What are your thoughts regarding virtual vs. classroom learning?
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First, I think we should all acknowledge that it's a tough situation and education is not a one size fit all structure anyway so to make public health policies that work for everyone in an educational setting is very difficult. I think digital education can and does work for many, especially older elementary, middle and high school. However, special needs children and our younger elementary kids need in person education. Again, there's no one solution for everyone, but I wish people in general would be more kind in considering that many parents work full time (a lot of them health workers on the front line) and cannot be home to supervise digital learning. With that said, any teacher that is high risk should not have to be made to teach in person and risk her/his health for their job. This is hard for everyone and understanding that the answer for each child/family may look different is the first step in solving this crisis together.
Thanks to WZTV FOX 17 News, Nashville for highlighting our Backpack Heroes initiative in Nashville! There's still time to donate. Learn more about becoming a Backpack Hero here: www.youthvillages.org/get-involved/events/backpack-heroes/
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Youth Villages fills 1,100 backpacks with schools supplies, still in need of more
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As students get ready for back to school, Youth Villages is helping ease the stress of affording school supplies. Through the Backpack Heroes program, they're filling 1,100 new backpacks with school supplies. All of it is donated by businesses throughout Middle Tennessee. Organizers say everyone inv...Comment on Facebook As students get ...
This is such a huge blessing for our kids!
Backpack Heroes is in full swing, but we still need your support to ensure our youth have the necessary tools to achieve their academic goals, whether they are physically back in the classroom or completing their coursework at home. Consider making a donation or finding a school supplies drop-off location near you!
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Ashley has a good idea of what family means and is looking for her own forever family. A simple share could help find her forever home!
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It's National Parents Day, and we are celebrating all parents, especially our foster parents who continually open their homes and their hearts to provide and care for our youth. Take a look at what some of our foster parents have to say. If you're considering becoming a foster parent, check the link below to find out more.
