TN Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative

@everychildtn PROGRESS REPORT as of November 2024! Thankful for the incredible Every Child TN partners, faith communities, community organizations, volunteers and leaders across the state for coming together to make progress in supporting children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care. @tn_dcs

Celebrating the front page Tennessean story on Eric Davis and his remarkable story of compassion and resilience. We are proud to partner with Eric as he serves on the @everychildtn Leadership Council for youth transitioning out of foster care. Thankful for his leadership and story! @tndcs #everychildtn #fostercare #tennessee #news

In 2024, For Others helped facilitate the launch of Every Child TN, a collaborative effort unifying faith communities, government, and nonprofits to serve Tennessee's most vulnerable children. Lance Villio, Executive Director of the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative, shows us the profound impact of Every Child TN. Tennessee is just the beginning. For Others works to bring collaborative, holistic impact to all 50 states. Together, we can end the child welfare crisis in our lifetime. Mission: For Others raises awareness and empowers best-in-class organizations to end the child welfare crisis in America. https://lnkd.in/ewWUfp-Y

What did you think of the major motion picture SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSUM TROT? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the producers, writers, and directors made sure it reflected the true reality of foster care. #possumtrot #movie #fostercare

POLL TIME! If you mark "yes" please add/tag the name of the faith community or individual in the comments.

HIRING! TN Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative is hiring a Director of the Volunteer Mentorship Initiative. The Director of the Volunteer Mentorship Initiative will spearhead the implementation of a comprehensive mentorship program for both incarcerated and soon-to-be returning citizens statewide, including both adults and juveniles. This role involves extensive collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Department of Children's Services' (DCS) juvenile justice division, and statewide reentry partners. Read details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/epeH4MMn

TN Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative Executive Director Lance Villio thanks and congratulates Belmont University Innovation Labs for the 2024 Hope Summit — an extraordinary two-days of inspiring and collaborating around big questions and big ideas.

TN Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative Executive Director Lance Villio thanks and congratulates Belmont University Innovation Labs for the 2024 Hope Summit — an extraordinary two-days of inspiring and collaborating around big questions and big ideas.

Thank you stand-up comedian, actress, and author Leanne Morgan for supporting the fostering community in Tennessee … and the statewide initiative Every Child TN. You’re amazing! And we are so grateful. Be sure to support Leanne at one of her future shows! #comedian #leannemorgan #everychildtn #fosterchildren #tennessee

Vulnerable people in Tennessee are OUR people. Unite. Mobilize. Serve. Lance Villio TN Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative #tennessee