Elder Services keeping our seniors safe and independent
partnership programs
impact
the entire circle of life Partnership reaches a diverse range of families and individuals through five Centers of Service. Each of these Centers focuses on the unique needs and is staffed by experienced social workers, counselors and other trained professionals. Together, these separate but complimentary Centers of Service provide support to famillies and individuals who may have many related needs.
YOUTH SERVICES
ELDER SERVICES
restoring and rebuilding family relationships to empower youth
reclaiming independence and dignity for our elders
FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES helping families cope with crisis and find lasting stability
$ CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING securing personal financial freedom
CRISIS SERVICES giving hope to victims of domestic violence and rape
helping our
eLDERLY REMAIN INDEPENDENT
AND SAFE
from
physical & financial abuse
independence brighten
security
TAKING CARE OF OUR ELDERS Who makes sure our elderly are eating well, getting their groceries, making it to doctor appointments? Who ensures our senior friends, who reside in independent living homes, are safe and receiving proper care?
The Partnership’s Elder Services offer personal attention to elders and disabled adults with the mission of reclaiming and securing a safe, independent way of living. The Partnership believes that all have the right to live safely in their own home. If one should need to leave home, then dignity and respect should be provided.
Partnership’s Elder Services include: Support to connect seniors with financial and social resources In-home assistance with house cleaning & meal preparation Trips to the grocery store and doctor appointments Case management and counseling for elder and disabled victims of crime
meet betty
partnership
builds security
An intruder held a loaded gun to 78-year-old Betty’s fragile head. Her grandson had an outstanding debt to a drug dealer who threatened her for the money. Fear trembled through her body as Betty panicked not knowing what to do. After retiring from 30 years with a Chattanooga company, Betty should have been relaxing, gardening and visiting with her family. Instead she was facing treacherous scenes from a crime novel. Not only had Betty’s grandson brought life threatening violence into her home, but he had also drained her bank accounts for the past ten years. Betty feared losing her home and was forced to file for bankruptcy. Thankfully, Betty’s life was spared by the intruder and she was able to find support through Partnership’s Elder Services. Partnership counselors helped her overcome emotional trauma, change bank accounts and find safe, affordable housing. Betty also received legal support through the bankruptcy process and extensive help to prevent re-victimization. Thanks to Partnership investors, Betty has regained her independence living in a safe home and continues to find comfort in Partnership counselors.
did you know? Partnership’s Ombudsmen
Partnership provides
Program includes volunteers and staff who advocate for the elderly by regularly visiting residents of assisted living and long term care facilities to ensure security and respect are being maintained.
life-stabilizing services, safety and legal advocacy to Elderly & Disabled individuals who are victims of exploitation, abuse, neglect and criminal assault.
Partnership’s Homemakers
Partnership VOCARE
help seniors remain independent in their own homes by assisting with daily tasks of living like housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation and non-medical personal assistance.
Widows Network provides counseling, legal advocacy, connection to community resources and quality of life assistance to senior women who have no family support.
LAST YEAR,
Elder Services helped 1,916 seniors in our community remain independent and safe.