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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Fostering a child is a big decision and one you should not take lightly. Our staff is here to help. If you have additional questions about fostering a child, please fill out our inquiry form and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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, December 10th at 6 p.m. via Adobe Connect
Saturday, December 12th at 10 a.m. via Adobe Connect
Please contact a Trainer/Recruiter for more details at 901-252-7723, Portia.williams@youthvillages.org or 901-736-2145, Tiffany.lane@youthvillages.org.
Rural West
Dyersburg
For more information contact:
Esther Hugueley at Esther.Hugueley@youthvillages.org or 731-288-4613.
Paris
For more information contact:
Kerry Zeiss at Kerry.Zeiss@youthvillages.org or 731-641-4148.
Jackson
For more information contact:
Contact Donna Goodman at Donna.Goodman@youthvillages.org or 731-660-6760.
Middle Tennessee
WEBINAR INFO SESSIONS:
Virtual Informational Meeting
Saturday, 12/5/20 at 10:00 am CST
Please contact a Trainer/Recruiter below to register!
Clarksville – Shelby Ortner at 931-552-5246 or shelby.ortner@youthvillages.org
Columbia – Samantha Mlekush at 865-209-2278 or samantha.mlekush@YouthVillages.org
Cookeville – Sarah Dowd at 931-525-6905 or sarah.dowd@youthvillages.org
Nashville – Grace De’Aprile at 708-218-2622 or Grace.D’Aprile@YouthVillages.org
East Tennessee
WEBINAR INFO SESSIONS:
We are currently offering TN KEY Informational Session virtually. Please see scheduled times below or contact one of our Trainer/Recruiter to schedule an individual Informational Session. We are also offering in person meetings when possible.
Tuesday, December 1 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Knoxville and surrounding counties
Please RSVP:
Jenna Bailey @ 1-888-MY-YV-KID or Jenna.Bailey@youthvillages.org
Morristown and surrounding counties
Please RSVP:
Lia Perry @ 1-888-MY-YV-KID or Lia.Perry@youthvillages.org
Johnson City and surrounding counties
Please RSVP:
Joy Able-Scalf @ 1-888-MY-YV-KID or Joy.Scalf@youthvillages.org
Chattanooga and surround counties
Please RSVP:
Michele Freeman @ 1-888-MY-YV-KID or Michele.Freeman@youthvillages.org
Social News
Every day, we are at work strengthening and restoring families so children can grow up safely. We know this gives them their best chance to reach their full potential. This #GivingTuesday, you can gift hope to families and young people, like Stephon, who come to us for help and to find their forever family!
Stephon is a loving 14-year-old boy who desperately wanted a family of his own. He came into care after running away from an abusive and neglectful home. After two attempts at other foster homes, Stephon was placed in our residential program to learn how to better deal with his past traumas.
Ms. Johnnie, after being certified to be a foster and adoptive parent, was very engaged and willing to do whatever was required to adopt Stephon and provide him with a loving home and the structure he needed. In October 2019, Stephon was placed with Ms. Johnnie. “I remember walking into her home.” said Stephon, “It smelled so fresh, like a brand new home.”
In June 2020, he was formally adopted by Ms. Johnnie. The little boy who had waited so long had finally found his forever family! Remember to #gifthope this Giving Tuesday for young people and families like Stephon and Ms. Johnie:
support.youthvillages.org/give/311284/#!/donation/checkout
Evan is an adorable young man with lots of energy! He enjoys playing games, participating in sports, and video games. He would like a family who will watch TV and play games with him. Evan sometimes struggles with communication and will need a forever family who is patient and understanding. Help Evan find his #foreverhome by sharing his video!
www.youthvillages.org/Profiles/evan/
Jazlynn is a positive teen who enjoys laughing and telling stories. She is fascinated with all things Harry Potter and likes to share this interest with other 'Potterheads.' She also loves Sci-Fi TV, as well as listening to her favorite band, Maroon 5. Jazlynn is looking forward to finding her #foreverfamily. Share this post to help!
www.youthvillages.org/Profiles/jazlynn/
Tristan was 14 when he entered DCS custody. Before turning 18 and aging out of foster care, he found Youth Villages. Tristan was successfully discharged from our Lifeset program and is pursuing a degree in social work and plans to have a career in child welfare reform or in juvenile justice after getting his master’s degree. He is thankful for the LifeSet program and the support it provides him while he is in school. Read Tristan's full story: www.youthvillages.org/tristans-story-lifeset-spotlight/
Tristan's Story - LifeSet Spotlight | Youth Villages
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Tristan, 20, entered DCS custody when he was 14 years old. “I got caught up in a lot of stuff I was not supposed to,” Tristan said. “I think that’s common for kids who grew up like I did. You have to do whatever it takes to get by.”Tawanda Johnson-Mcdonald 👏🏽😍
Hunter is an outgoing young man who enjoys coloring, playing on the computer, action figures, putting together puzzles and playing any kind of board game. He also loves having people read to him. Hunter would enjoy having a Christian family that loves doing things together. Share is post to help him find his #foreverfamily!
www.youthvillages.org/Profiles/hunter/
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