YOUTH Servicesproviding the tools for youth to succeed

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FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES

helping families cope with crisis and �nd lasting stability

giving hope to victims of domestic violence and rapesecuring personal �nancial freedom

restoring and rebuilding family

relationships to empower youth

CRISIS SERVICES

YOUTH SERVICES

ELDER SERVICES

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING

reclaiming independence anddignity for our elders

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Partnership reaches a diverse range of families and individuals through �ve Centers of Service. Each of these Centers focuses on the unique needs and is sta�ed 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.

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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 sta� 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 futuresuccess 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 con�dence and resiliency.

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partnership creates successpartnership creates successJaime 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 nine-year-old sister and a six-month-old son.

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.

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 a�ection. 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.

did you know?maintains close relationships withour youth placed with Partnershipfoster families, regularly meetingface-to-face with the children and providing ongoing support to Foster Parents.

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 di�erence in a child’s life.

Youth Services Sta�adoption services to give children the opportunity to have a permanent family.

includes families and individualswho can volunteer for just a fewhours, a day or longer, to o�erfoster parents a break. RespiteCare providers enjoy sharing positive experiences with local youth.

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Respite Foster CarePartnership’s Foster

Youth Services provided 99 youth in our community with loving families through foster care and adoption.LAST YEAR,