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Designing a Healing Home: Decorate Your Space with Trauma-Informed Principles

Home is more than just a physical space; it is a sanctuary that nurtures our well-being and emotional health. For individuals who have experienced trauma, creating a healing and comforting environment within their living space becomes even more crucial. Trauma-informed design acknowledges the impact of past traumas and seeks to create spaces that promote safety, […]

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Envisioning a World Where No One Ages Out of Foster Care: The Life-Changing Significance of Palmer Home for Children’s Transitional Care Program

When young adults reach the age of 18, they are often required to leave the foster care system without any ongoing support or resources. This transition can be incredibly challenging, as they find themselves ill-equipped to navigate adulthood, leading to a higher risk of homelessness, unemployment, and other social issues. In this blog post, we […]

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Honoring a Cherished Loved One with the Hope Grows Garden

Losing a loved one is an experience that leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. As we navigate through grief, finding meaningful ways to honor their memory becomes an essential part of healing. At Palmer Home for Children, we offer a unique opportunity to create a lasting tribute through the Hope Grows Garden. Memorial donations […]

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What to Expect at the Shotguns & Sunflowers Soiree Benefiting Palmer Home

  Shotguns and Sunflowers is a Garden and Gun-themed dinner party celebrating Southern food, culture, and live music to raise vital funds and awareness for Palmer Home for Children. The event is one of the most elegant dining experiences in Memphis and is held from the exclusive Memphis Hunt & PoloClub. Here’s what to expect […]

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Preparing for Back to School as a Foster Family: Setting the Stage for a Successful Academic Year

As the summer months come to an end, it’s time for foster families to prepare for the back-to-school season. Whether you’re a seasoned foster parent or a newcomer to the system, getting ready for the new academic year can be both exciting and challenging. This blog post will provide valuable insights and practical tips for […]

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Creating a Lasting Impact: Understanding Legacy Giving and Its Tax Benefits

Creating a lasting impact on the world is a desire shared by many individuals. Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a powerful philanthropic strategy that allows you to leave a lasting impression on causes that matter deeply to you. It involves making charitable donations as part of your estate planning, ensuring that your […]

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11th annual Radiothon hosted by SuperTalk Mississippi raises $367K for Palmer Home for Children

SuperTalk Mississippi Media and Palmer Home for Children today announced that the 11th annual SuperTalk Mississippi Radiothon benefiting Palmer Home raised more than $367,558 for vulnerable children. The event was held Thursday, July 13 on the Palmer Home campus outside of Hernando and featured impactful testimonies from children, staff, and supporters of Palmer Home. Listeners from across the state […]

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Providing Hope and Healing to Children in Need: A Rewarding Career in Social Work

A Day in the Role of a Palmer Home Case Manager Do you want to make a positive impact in others’ lives? Do you enjoy serving others and working with children? If so, serving as a case manager at Palmer Home may be a wonderful career path for you. Case managers are critical to the […]

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Inaugural Topgolf for Palmer Event Raises Vital Funds for Women & Children In Need

2023 Topgolf for Palmer Event From all of us at Palmer Home for Children, thank you so much for attending our inaugural Topgolf for Palmer event at Topgolf of Nashville! We loved spending time with you and celebrating the caregivers and families that are working hard to give children in need a safe and healthy […]

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Tune in to the 11th Annual Radiothon Benefiting Palmer Home

Tune in to the 11th Annual Radiothon Thursday, July 13, 2023 Behind every number is a real child, a real family, and a real story of life-changing transformation. Beyond these major milestones, there are much quieter, yet equally impactful moments happening each day at Palmer Home. A teenager receiving her very first birthday cake. A […]

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There’s A Need

Some people listen to Matthew and Melinda Hanley recount their story with Grayson* and Stella*, the two children in their care through Jonah’s Journey, and just shake their heads. “I could never do it,” they say. “Are you kidding me?” “Will you get to adopt them?” “They just don’t get it,” says Matthew. “But it […]

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The Herren Family Story

Lisa Herren is mother to three, including her youngest, Maddie Grace, who joined the family through the ministry that has long since captured Lisa’s heart. Lisa recognizes that she grew up in what she calls “a Jonah’s Journey family” even though she didn’t realize it at the time. She was an only child for 10 years. […]

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Pressing Into The Unknown

It’s a Monday morning. Your mug of coffee has long since gone cold but remains cradled in the palms of your hands. For a year, you’ve been asking God: “Am I really hearing this from you?” Your eyes are fixed upon the open Bible propped up against your knees. You seem to have tunnel vision. All […]

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