A Healing Community
Our mission is changing young people’s lives. Since we began in 1893 as an orphanage for displaced youth, Monroe Harding evolved and continually adapted to meet the needs of children and young adults who are in or transitioning out of state custody. We ensure that foster care youth and other vulnerable young people build a solid foundation of strengths, positioning them for success in adulthood. We provide children, young adults, and families with resources in the areas of Homes, Healing, and Opportunities through Engagement. We also advocate for service recipients and empower young people to advocate for themselves. Monroe Harding is the only agency in Middle Tennessee providing a comprehensive continuum of services for current and former foster youth from birth to 26, as well as serving other vulnerable young adults. We fulfill our mission through four programs: Foster Care, Supportive Housing, Clinical Emotional and Mental Health Support, and a Youth Connections Resource Center.
130
Years
Since 1893, Monroe Harding has continually adapted to meet the needs of children who are in, or transitioning out of state custody, caring for more than 16,000 children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Today, we are a healing community for youth and families as they move beyond trauma to experience hope. We are meeting this mission through four key programs serving young people who are currently in or are transitioning from the foster care system: Foster Care, Supportive Housing, Education & Career Readiness, and Therapy & Healing.
Our Services
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Foster Care
We find families to open their homes for children from birth to age 18, exponentially increasing their chances of leading successful lives.
Supportive Housing
We provide housing and support for youth aging out of foster care and young people that have been victims of crime.
Education & Career Readiness
We provide resources for young men and women who have aged of custody, as well as other vulnerable young people to provide education, guidance and support.
Therapy & Healing
We want to ensure that youth have a safe support environment needed to reduce trauma and move beyond Adverse Childhood Expereinces (ACEs)
Opportunity Now Reengagement Hub
We offer supportive services that offer assistance toward reengagement with school and work for young adults.
In Their Own Words
With an education, I can achieve what I desire the most. I will achieve and try my hardest, so I can be who I want to be.
I love being a foster parent for the rewarding feeling and gratitude of knowing I made a difference in a child’s life.
I have people around to tell me when I’m doing good when I am, and motivate me when I’m not.
I have never really had stability in my life. While living with my Monroe Harding foster family, I’ve felt more love, support and stability in the past eight months than I have the past sixteen years.
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