We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of repetitive trauma experienced by teenagers in foster care due to multiple placements and plugging the gap of services needed for youth to thrive as they age into adulthood.
Our mission is to create lasting positive change in the lives of these vulnerable youth, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities needed to thrive and build a path towards a brighter, more secure future.
“TEENS NEEDS A HOME NOT A HOTEL & A FAMILY NOT A STAFF” ~ Taylor DuRard
The Path Line offers a holistic and comprehensive approach to supporting youth in foster care as they navigate the challenges of the system and prepare for life beyond it. Our personalized services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, providing not only essential resources but also the emotional and practical support necessary for success. By addressing the whole person, The Path Line ensures that every young individual is equipped to overcome obstacles and achieve stability, confidence, and independence.
COMING SOON: We are launching Tennessee's first long-term placement and unique programming designed specifically for teens in foster care who are aging out. In a family-based atmosphere, we will provide them with a stable place to call home while they prepare for a successful transition to independence.
The Path Line is dedicated to helping teens aging out of foster care navigate the transition to independent living by filling the gaps in their journey. From practical skills like learning how to hang curtains to finding a career, we provide comprehensive support every step of the way. Centered around a family-base support system, Jonathan's Path empowers youth to build a stable, successful future.
There are currently nearly 9,000 youths in Tennessee foster care—yet there are only homes for a little more than half of them. Within the first 12 months of being in this program, 30% of those youths are moved through three or more homes.
Without our help, the trauma of this unstable environment has been shown to have negative impact on these youths for the rest of their lives. Multiple placements have also been found to lead to delayed permanency outcomes, academic difficulties, and struggles to develop meaningful attachments.
We give Middle Tennessee teens in foster care a new path—with a place to call home and a chance to dream. Jonathan’s Path fills a huge void of consistency teens face in foster care including, housing, support, direction and love. No paths are the same, but the love, stability, and support from Jonathan’s Path will be constant for every youth.
Watch this video to learn why we created Jonathan’s Path, directly from the people who inspired it.
Getting involved is life changing! We could use your help as we work toward our goal of reducing the trauma teens face living in and aging out of foster care. Join us as we build our long-term approach to reducing trauma for teens in state custody.
In 2016, Jonathan tragically passed away from sepsis caused by abuse and neglect. His younger brother, Taylor, survived and has since dedicated his life to honoring Jonathan’s memory and co-founding this organization in his name. Hear their powerful story and learn how Taylor is creating lasting change to support other foster youth.
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Jonathan’s Path is an active 501(c)(3) organization with the goal to give Middle Tennessee youths (12+) currently in or aging out of foster care a chance to dream, a path to walk down and a place to call home.
Learn how Jonathan’s Path is breaking the cycle of trauma for foster care teens and explore how you can help make a difference with us.
