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
Please contact at Trainer/Recruiter for the invite:
Portia Williams at 901-252-7723 or portia.williams@youthvillages.org or Tiffany Lane 901-736-2145 Or tiffany.lane@youthvillages.org
March 2 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams
March 3 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
March 6 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
May 4 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams
May 5 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
May 8 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
Jackson & Dyersburg
Please contact at Trainer/Recruiter for the invite:
Donna Goodman at Donna.Goodman@youthvillages.org or 731-988-8776 or Tiffany Lane 901-736-2145 Or tiffany.lane@youthvillages.org
March 2 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams
March 3 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
March 6 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
May 4 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams
May 5 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
May 8 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
Paris
Please contact at Trainer/Recruiter for the invite:
Kerry Zeiss at Kerry.Zeiss@youthvillages.org or 731-415-4827 or Tiffany Lane 901-736-2145 Or tiffany.lane@youthvillages.org
March 2 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams
March 3 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
March 6 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
May 4 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams
May 5 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
May 8 at 10am via Microsoft Teams
Middle Tennessee
We are currently offering TN KEY Informational Sessions 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.
February 10 at 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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 – Jessica Brackins at 423-902-9703 or jessica.brackins@youthvillages.org
Nashville – Wendy Lunsford at 615-438-4248 or wendy.lunsford@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, January 26 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Knoxville and surrounding counties
Please RSVP:
Jenna Bailey @ 865-560-2568 or Jenna.Bailey@youthvillages.org
Morristown and surrounding counties
Please RSVP:
Lia Perry @ 423-522-2171 or Lia.Perry@youthvillages.org
Johnson City and surrounding counties
Please RSVP:
Aisha Ward @423-283-6518 or Aisha.Ward@youthvillages.org
Chattanooga and surround counties
Please RSVP:
Amy Kyriakidis @ 423-954-8843 or Amy.Kyriakidis@youthvillages.org
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