Porter-Leath


 

About

For over 170 years, Porter-Leath has been the primary resource for Memphis' at-risk children and families. By focusing on the essential building blocks of healthy development, we not only give them access to the tools they need, but also a sense of hope. The result is Porter-Leath helps build stronger children, stronger families and a stronger Memphis.

A long-living tradition, there is currently no better investment in Memphis than Porter-Leath. Efficiency, quality and dedication are synonymous with Porter-Leath, making it a solid non-profit with measurable outcomes in Shelby County. The combination of reputation, history, constituent trust and accountability set Porter-Leath apart from other organizations.

OUR MISSION

Empowering children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal and independent lifestyle.

OUR VISION

To be the early intervention leader in our community by helping Memphis help children and families.

OUR VALUES

We believe in early intervention, safest environment, teamwork, integrity, professional development and doing what we say.

OUR PROGRAMS

BOOKS FROM BIRTH Books from Birth's mission is to promote kindergarten readiness and strengthen family bonds in Shelby County by providing age-appropriate books for all children from birth to age five. Currently, 46,000 children receive a new book each month at no cost to their families in Shelby County.

CONNECTIONS Children from abusive or neglectful homes, as well as children from loving families who may experience a troubled period, often lack the fundamental skills to succeed in school, their communities and life. They need a safe place to live, a nurturing environment in which to grow and the emotional and physical support that only comes from making the right Connections. This group of Porter-Leath programs is operated by clinical staff 24-hours a day, and focuses on providing residential, foster care, adoption, runaway and homeless services for children from birth to age 18 in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

CORNERSTONE Cornerstone gives newborns and preschool children the best start in life by helping pregnant mothers and parenting families in their homes, thereby reducing infant mortality and improving literacy and language skills.

GENERATIONS Children need strong, consistent relationships with caring adults that help build confidence and life skills. They need extra love, nurturing and understanding. They need Generations, the Porter-Leath sponsored version of the national Foster Grandparent and RSVP programs. Generations helps to fill the gap, bringing children in need together with seniors in a mutually-beneficial experience.

PRESCHOOL A child's development begins in the earliest moments of life, with social and cognitive skills that affect their ability to enter school and succeed. Yet children from many low-income families are often not afforded the same opportunities to develop these skills as other children. Porter-Leath's Head Start programs -- Head Start for preschool children ages 3 to 5 and Early Head Start for children from birth to 3-- ensure these children develop to the best of their ability and receive all of the building blocks necessary to be successful in school. Porter-Leath Head Start offers a comprehensive combination of quality home-based family services and onsite educational programs completely free of charge.

TEACHER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM The Teacher Excellence program aims to professionalize the universal work of early childhood education by strengthening best practices in preschool classrooms and enhance the skill set of early childhood educators in the Mid-South.

IN-KIND DONATIONS NEEDED
FOR PRESCHOOL AND FOSTER CARE CHILDREN
Diapers sizes 2 and 3.
Pull-ups sizes 4T and 5T.
Unscented baby wipes.
Individual and Group volunteers welcome!
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