Who is the Tennessee Alliance?

• Statewide membership of private providers serving over 51,000 children/families annually
• Collective voice with more than 11,000 employees and foster families
• Members serve over 50% of children in state custody
• 89% of members are nationally accredited
• Approximately $30 Million in charitable donations are raised annually to support children Who is the Tennessee Alliance

Who Does the Membership Serve?

• Children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, problem behaviors
• Families with parenting and addiction issues
• Children and youth who are abused, neglected and vulnerable
• Youth in need of 24/7 out of home care due to trauma, mental illness, delinquency and substance abuse
• The community by taking care of their children in safe, nurturing environments

What Do Members Do For Tennessee’s Children and Families?

• Provide an array of services to the most vulnerable children and youth
• Recruit and train quality foster homes
• Find “forever families” and facilitate adoptions by providing therapy, guidance and support
• Assist with the elimination of barriers to family reunification
• Provide services and assistance to youth transitioning to adulthood
• Seek private funding to supplement programs and services

How Do Members Help Tennessee?

• Improve timely outcomes for children and families, resulting in significant cost savings to the State of Tennessee
• Identify redundancies and waste in departments serving children
• Provide expert advice on legislation that impacts children and families
• Partner with state agencies to find solutions and establish best practices

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