Each year, Palmer Home serves hundreds of children and families by connecting them with resources to help them thrive emotionally, socially, mentally, academically, and spiritually. Each year, we are thankful to be witness to the many reunification stories that we play a role in. But there’s still work to be done. This holiday, dozens of […]
This Thanksgiving, six brothers and sisters will gather around the table together at Palmer Home. Keeping siblings together has always been part of our identity, but this group is especially unique. Within hours of being referred to Palmer Home on a Friday night, through the responsiveness, hard work and adaptability of our team, they were […]
In part due to the generosity of Mid-South based Simmons Bank, the 13th Annual Shotguns & Sunflowers Soiree raised a record total through donations, tickets, sponsorships, silent auction, and an exhilarating live auction. About the 2022 Shotguns & Sunflowers Soiree The event took place on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the historic Memphis Hunt and […]
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the beginning of fall for a great cause? Join us on Sunday, September 4 as we celebrate Fireworks on the Farm at Cedar Hill Farm in Hernando, MS. This event is open to the public, and all proceeds from the event benefit Palmer Home for Children and our […]
At Palmer Home, we believe that children should get to be children. That means having a childhood filled with ‘typical’ childhood experiences. Not only do we provide children in need of loving caregivers, a stable household, predictable routines and meal schedules, but we also provide ample opportunities for fun. We celebrate birthdays and holidays, go […]
For children and adults who have experienced a traumatic event – who live with posttraumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) – the brain can often live in a state of hyperawareness, ready to flee or fight at the first sign of danger or distress. Creative outlets like art and music have been shown to help counteract […]
Through the generosity of long-time partner Sky Lake Construction, the 18th Annual Mudbug Bash will take place on Saturday, April 23, on Hernando’s historic downtown square. Since its inception, the beloved event has raised nearly $1 million for vulnerable children and families. 18th Annual Mudbug Bash This year’s event will be the in-person bash like […]
Johnna’s Story We couldn’t miss the opportunity to share the impact your support is making in the lives of children – even the tiniest newborns – and their families. In case you hadn’t yet seen, below is the story of Johnna, a mother that Palmer Home came alongside during her darkest hour to provide […]
Partnering with Birth Families By Raven Ponds, LMSW Seeing the Dignity of the Children and Families We Serve As a social worker, I strive to adhere to a code of ethics that allows me to consider the dignity and worth of a person and the importance of human relationships. Sometimes the most important […]
Palmer Home celebrated John Goudy, Director of Operations/Facility, as the 2022 recipient of the Charles Guest Service Award. The Charles Guest Service Award recognizes a staff member for his or her contributions to Palmer Home for Children, mirroring the pursuit of excellence demonstrated by Palmer Home Board member Charles Guest. “It’s exciting for me to […]
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