About Us
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