Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 33-1723186
About Child Arise Tennessee
We partner with schools to support students impacted by parental incarceration—and to strengthen the network around each child.
Child Arise partners with schools to support students impacted by parental incarceration through student groups, caregiver connection, school collaboration, and coordinated access to essential resources.
AccessAcceptanceAdvocacy
Every child deserves access to the relationships, opportunities, and resources they need; acceptance without stigma or judgment; and advocacy that helps ensure their needs and experiences are seen, understood, and represented.
Through trusted relationships, school partnership, caregiver connection, and coordinated access to resources, Child Arise works alongside schools, families, and community partners to ensure children impacted by parental incarceration are seen, supported, and connected to the people and resources they need—strengthening the network surrounding each child and creating greater belonging, hope, and opportunity.
Our Four Pillars
01
Student Support
Creating trusted spaces where students can build connection, confidence, healthy coping skills, and a sense of belonging.
02
Caregiver Connection
Building relationships with caregivers and helping families stay connected to support, information, and resources.
03
School Collaboration
Working alongside school staff to identify needs, strengthen support, and build a more informed community of care around each student.
04
Family Stabilization & Resource Coordination
Connecting families with practical resources and community partners that can help address barriers and strengthen stability.
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.