Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 33-1723186
About Child Arise Tennessee
Fostering hope, healing, and opportunity for children and families affected by parental incarceration across Tennessee.
To provide comprehensive wraparound support to children and families affected by parental incarceration—fostering stability, resilience, and opportunity through targeted services, community engagement, and trauma-informed care.
- Trauma-informed mental health support
- Educational advocacy and tutoring
- Family connection facilitation
- Caregiver empowerment programs
A Tennessee where every child affected by parental incarceration has access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive—regardless of their family's circumstances.
“We envision communities where these children are not defined by their parents' situation, but empowered to create their own bright futures.”
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every service we provide.
01
Compassionate Care
Every child deserves love, understanding, and support regardless of their circumstances.
02
Community-Centered
We believe in the power of community to heal, support, and uplift families in need.
03
Trauma-Informed
All our services are designed with deep understanding of trauma and its impact on children.
04
Empowerment
We focus on building resilience, self-esteem, and life skills that last a lifetime.
05
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in our programs, partnerships, and outcomes.
06
Transparency
We operate with integrity, accountability, and openness in all our work.
Every person who serves with us is vetted
Families place their trust in us during vulnerable seasons. We honor that with rigorous screening, training, and safeguards — for every staff member and every volunteer.
No exceptions. No shortcuts. Safety is the foundation of everything we do.
01
Background screening
Comprehensive criminal background checks for every staff member and volunteer before they work with children or families.
02
Reference & identity verification
Professional references and identity confirmation — so the people in our programs are who they say they are.
03
Mandatory safety training
Child protection, trauma-informed care, and program-specific safety protocols required before anyone serves.
04
Ongoing oversight
Supervision, clear conduct standards, and reporting procedures that keep safety active — not a one-time checkbox.
Leadership & board
Child Arise is led by professionals with lived experience and deep expertise in child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and community justice work.
Help us support children and families statewide
Whether through volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, there are meaningful ways to strengthen families affected by parental incarceration across Tennessee.