Portico Inc

Long-term counseling group composed of trained volunteers who meet with and work with mothers and fathers who have needs because of early parenthood. Provided individual counseling services to 133 clients and counseling through support groups to 146 individuals. Phone contacts and other visits were made to 762 individuals. Administered earn while you learn programs to 1,716 individuals. Provided a free clothes closet utilized by 1,762 individuals.

Sexual risk avoidance programs to provide edcuation to the public school system, church youth groups and other organizations in the community, using trained volunteers.

Tennessee strong families program aims to improve access to maternal healthcare and boost critical resources for mothers, children and families. The program is funded by state of tennessee general assembly appropriations.