Rebekah’s Path Forward
When Independence Needs support Rebekah entered the foster care system at a young age. She doesn’t remember how many homes she lived in—only that it was too many to count. Each
2025 Year In Review
A look back in our best year to date – lives were changed thanks to our supporters, partners and sponsors
Jonathan’s Path, Selected as One of Three National Champions at the Ad Council’s 2025 Public Service Award Dinner
Local Tennessee Family and Nonprofit, Jonathan’s Path, Selected as One of Three National Champions at the Ad Council’s 2025 Public Service Award Dinner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Franklin, TN — Jonathan’s
National Adoption Month: Every Teen Deserves a Family That Stays
November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the thousands of teens in foster care who are still waiting for a stable, loving home. Teens are often overlooked in
Welcome Development Director
We are thrilled to share exciting news with our Jonathan’s Path community—Courtney Watson has officially joined our team as the Director of Development! Courtney brings a wealth of experience, a
Youth Leadership Changes Lives: Jonathan’s Path Celebrates Passage of TN HB0103
This week marks a life-changing milestone for foster youth across Tennessee—and two remarkable young adults from Jonathan’s Path are at the center of it. On Tuesday, June 3rd, Tennessee Governor
From Dreams to Drive: Maryann’s Journey Toward Independence
When Maryann C. first connected with Jonathan’s Path, she had a vision for her future—but like so many young people aging out of foster care, she lacked the resources to
Jonathan’s Path Teen Graduates Thanks to Donated Chromebook from JP Partner Murfreesboro Technology Council
When Emmanuel T. first walked into Jonathan’s Path’s annual holiday event hosted by the Vrabel Young Men’s Collaborative, he never imagined it would be a turning point in his academic
Jonathan’s Path on Foster Care Crisis: “We Stand Ready to Partner for Real Solutions”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2025) — A class-action lawsuit filed this week shines a powerful light on the overwhelming challenges facing Tennessee’s foster care system. The case, filed on behalf
The Good News with Brad Schmitt
Beauty rises from the ashes of horrific child abuse. As a boy, Taylor Hart DuRard lived through hell , surviving beatings, food deprivation and other forms of abuse and neglect
Jonathan’s Path Welcomes Juleesia Santiago-Karim as New Program Director
FRANKLIN, TN – 2.17.2025 – Jonathan’s Path is proud to announce the appointment of Juleesia Santiago-Karim as the organization’s new Program Director. With extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and
Cain: A Story of Resilience and Music
In the winter of 2023, Cain H. found himself in a situation he never expected—leaving college with no place to go. With the help of the social worker, Cain learned