YOUTH Services providing the tools for youth to succeed
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
preparing our youth for
success
opportunity future safety
TAKING CARE OF OUR CHILDREN
Who ensures our children are safe and grow-up with the opportunity to succeed? The Partnership’s Youth Services ensure the safety and well-being of youth by providing safe homes through foster care and adoption for children who have been abused or neglected. Partnership staff maintains a close relationship with foster families, providing ongoing support, training and 24/7 emergency response. Partnership’s Foster Parents and Adoptive Parents improve the future success and happiness of our youth. A safe home and a responsible caregiver assist each child to develop positive social, educational and emotional skills. Youth are able to discover their strengths and potential for future success by developing confidence and resiliency.
meet
JAIME
partnership creates success Jaime grew up in a life of constant change: changing cities, changing schools and even changing parents. Ten o’clock on a Thursday night, 15-year-old Jaime was told to pack up all of her things and leave her mother’s home immediately. Her belongings included a nineyear-old sister and a six-month-old son. Partnership’s Foster Care Program was able to provide a safe, caring home for Jaime and her family. Jaime, her son and her sister went to live with David Porter, a former pilot and Aviation Safety Inspector for the FAA, and his wife Dea Porter, a preschool teacher. The Porters welcomed Jaime and her family into their home with love and affection. Though Jaime rejected them at first, David and Dea didn’t give up and it wasn’t long until Jaime opened up toward their kindness. Providing guidance and a stable support system, David helped Jaime into her school’s ROTC program while Dea supported her studies. Jaime had new experiences like attending the Navy Ball and touring the Air Traffic Control Tower in Atlanta where David worked. Dea even took Jaime to buy a dress and have her hair professionally styled for the first time to prepare for the Ball. Jaime’s personal motivation and support from her foster parents led her to graduate high school this past May. Now, 18-year-old Jaime is independent, working two jobs to support her family while also excelling in Chattanooga State’s Nursing Program. The Porters are still involved in Jaime’s life and are certain that she will continue to succeed. Thanks to community investors, Partnership’s Foster Care Program is able to brighten the futures of youth in need.
did you know? Youth Services Staff maintains close relationships with our youth placed with Partnership foster families, regularly meeting face-to-face with the children and providing ongoing support to Foster Parents.
Respite Foster Care
Partnership’s Foster Parents serve as mentors to a child in their care. Some of our Foster Parents are empty-nesters who wish to give back to the community and make a positive difference in a child’s life.
LAST YEAR,
Partnership provides adoption services to give children the opportunity to have a permanent family.
includes families and individuals who can volunteer for just a few hours, a day or longer, to offer foster parents a break. Respite Care providers enjoy sharing positive experiences with local youth.
Youth Services provided 99 youth in our community with loving families through foster care and adoption.