Porter-Leath

Misa opened her home and her heart when she became a new foster parent at Porter-Leath. Over the past twelve months, she has hosted seven boys ranging in ages from three to twelve years old. “I thought I was going to be much on my own, and that’s not what you get with this agency, she said. “I can literally call them about anything, even if it is just to decompress and vent and they will listen. I’ll stay with them because of the family bond.” Support new and veteran foster families like Misa with a gift to Porter-Leath this holiday season:

There are over 8,300 children in foster care in the state of Tennessee. 1,000 of those are in Shelby County. Check out the work Porter-Leath and our foster families are doing to mitigate these numbers and provide a safe place to live, a nurturing environment in which to grow and the emotional and physical support that can help children thrive.

This week, we’re spotlighting Porter-Leath’s flagship focus area, Connections. Connections stems from our roots as an orphanage and serves as a testament of Porter-Leath’s ability and willingness to evolve with the changing needs of children and families. Connections provides a safe, nurturing environment for children experiencing a troubled time in their lives through foster care.

This week, we’re featuring #shamelessplugsaturday. Do you know someone 18+ who is hard-working, curious, and looking for a paid service opportunity in early childhood? They should look no further than the AmeriCorps program at Porter-Leath! Encourage them to apply! Let them experience firsthand why Porter-Leath is the leader in helping children and families succeed! Contact Richard Black at [email protected].

Want to help #fostergrandparents in our community in a more tangible way? Here’s a #wishlist of a few items to help them stay safe, warm, and cozy during the holidays. Can’t decide? You can always give a gift at porterleath.org/donate.

AmeriCorps Seniors serving as Foster Grandparent volunteers play a unique role in the classrooms they serve. Seniors 55+ can provide one-on-one time with children who need a little extra attention to enhance their social, emotional, and academic development. This role allows seniors an outlet to stay active and engaged in their communities. When you give to Porter-Leath initiatives like Generations, you are supporting your neighbors at every stage in life. Make your gift now: porterleath.org/donate.

This year, a total of 18 seniors 55+ graduated from Porter-Leath’s AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Program and reentered the workforce as new early childhood educators. The program gives seniors a second start at a career and a way to stay connected to their communities. A retired educator, Carolyn learned about the workforce development program from a friend. Upon graduating and receiving her Childhood Development Associate Credential, she was hired as an assistant teacher at Porter-Leath! Of her experience, she says, “Thank you for a chance, an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children. This seasoned educator is back in the workforce, and I’m so happy!”

Join children from Classroom 5 on Election Day, as they learned about the relationship between numbers and about the visual comparison of numbers! Find out what math can tell us about election results. #flashbackfriday #electionday #preschoolactivities #preschoolmath #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation

Porter-Leath is honored to be one of Carnival Memphis' 2025 children's charities of choice. We look forward to meeting more friends and having members meet our students! Thank you for supporting #EarlyChildhoodEducation.

Giving to Porter-Leath supports initiatives like the Early Success Coalition’s Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI). PLTI is a free 20-week course that empowers parents to become leading advocates for children. The offers intensive training on the systems in place that affect children and teaches parents about the ways policy, politics, and media can be tools to make significant change in the lives of children and families. This year,?the Early Success Coalition graduated their third successful PLTI cohort. Graduates were recognized and got to show off their community projects, such as parent support groups for children with autism and online forums for foster parents. Make your gift today! https://lnkd.in/eaX2zkYP