Teen Mom Resources in Nashville, TN
Diapers
Nashville Diaper Connection:
Nashville Diaper Connection- provides free diapers through the below organizations. Contact one of the below ministries to get diapers.
Catholic Charities of Tennessee: (615) 352-3087
East Nashville Cooperative Ministry: (615) 244-7312
Jewish Family Service: (615) 354-1644
Martha O’Bryan Center: (615) 254-1791
Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee: (615) 383-0994
St. Luke’s Community House: (615) 350-7893
http://nashvillediaperconnection.org
● Bring ID to pick up diapers
● There is a limit to how many times a month individual can pick up
More Information about Diaper Connection:
Locations and Directions for Using NASHVILLE DIAPER CONNECTION:
Catholic Charities
615-760-4436
2806 McGavock Pike
Steps:
Call This Number
Listen to Voicemail
Leave all the information they request, speak slowly and clearly A volunteer will call you back for Diaper Pick up
Bring a Photo ID when you pick up
They can only provide free diapers every 3 months
East Nashville Cooperative Ministry
615-540-0122
3115 Gallatin Pike
Steps:
Visit Food Pantry Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm
Bring Photo ID and ID for your baby (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate)
Family and Children’s Services
Diapers only provided for those enrolled in their extended family care program
Martha O’Bryan Center
615-254-1791
711 S. 7th Street
Steps:
Go to Food Bank Part of the Center between 2pm - 5pm
Bring photo ID and ID for your baby (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate)
Prevent Child Abuse TN
615-383-0994
Steps:
Diapers and other supplies provided when you sign up for their program
St Luke’s Community House
615-350-7893
5601 New York Avenue
Steps:
1 pack per child
Can receive diapers and/or food 1 time a month
Come to location during regular business hours
Bring photo ID and some sort of ID for your baby (SS Card, birth certificate)
Food Boxes
● Catholic Charities
615-760-4436
2806 McGavock Pike
● The Little Pantry That Could
615-260-5769
2011 24th Ave North (just steps from a #22 bus stop)
Every Saturday morning from 9AM to 1PM
● East Nashville Cooperative Ministry
615-540-0122
3115 Gallatin Pike
Visit Food Pantry Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm For diapers, bring photo ID and ID for your baby (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate)
● Martha O’Bryan Center
615-254-1791
711 S. 7th Street
Go to Food Bank Part of the Center between 2pm - 5pm Bring photo ID and ID for your baby (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate)
● St Luke’s Community House
615-350-7893
5601 New York Avenue
Bring photo ID and some sort of ID for your baby (SS Card, birth certificate)
● Salvation Army Magness Porter Community Center
Call 615-242-0411 during business hours M - F Ask if they currently have a supply in their emergency center
● Watkins Community Center
616 17th Avenue North / 615-862-8468
You can pick up diapers with a food box. Food Box hours: Wednesdays 11am - 2pm
● Grace Place Food Pantry
4316 Central Pike, Hermitage TN
Visit Food Pantry for food box or diapers on Fridays 9:00AM - 12:00PM If unable to attend food pantry hours call 615-578-5465 and speak with Mr. Hood Can provide two packs per month
● Needlink
1600 56th Avenue North, Nashville
Visit the office in person on Mondays or Tuesdays between 8am - 2pm to get further information This location can also assist occasionally with gas, water, light and rent
Empowerment Program
Project Connect: Exists to help disconnected and vulnerable men, women, and their families build relationships with others who will encourage and guide them, providing assistance when needed, educating and equipping them for the challenges each day brings, and celebrating every victory along the way. We also seek to educate the church on poverty, connecting those who desire to serve with opportunities to connect with hurting people in their community.
107 Woodruff St. Madison, TN 37115 (615) 750-2802
https://projectconnectnashville.org
Supplies
Mother to Mother:
Provides vital health, safety and wellness items for infants and children in need. Distribute diapers, car seats, clothes, cribs, strollers, products, gear, and other essential baby items to low- income children ages 0-10.
615-540-7000
https://mothertomotherinc.org
Pregnancy Clinic
Hope Clinic for Women:
● Free Pregnancy Services
● Women’s Healthcare - Paps, STD testing, screening for yeast and bacteria, oral contraceptives
● Counseling- miscarriage, infant death, abortion, couples counseling
● Prevention Education- to educate youth, parents, and youth leaders (us!)- they have a cool curriculum.
1810 Hayes Street Nashville, TN 37203
615.321.0005 or text HCFW to 797979*
https://www.hopeclinicforwomen.org
GED/HiSet
Begin Anew: Offers HiSet (GED) Preparatory training at three locations around town.
420 Main Street Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 244-3669
http://www.beginanew.org
Martha O’Bryan: GED/HiSet courses with tutoring available
711 South Seventh Street Nashville, TN 37206
615-254-1791
http://www.marthaobryan.org
Government Assistance
Metro Social Services:
- Information & Referral
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Life Management Skills
- Homeless Services
- Senior Nutrition
- Burial Services
- Planning, Coordination & Social Data Analysis
800 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 862-6400
https://www.nashville.gov/Social-Services.aspx
SNAP (food stamps):
Provides nutritional assistance benefits to children and families, the elderly, the disabled, unemployed and working families.
1000 2nd Ave N. Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-4000
https://www.tn.gov/foodstamps
WIC:
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Visit any Davidson Co. Public Health Dept.
(615) 880-2299
https://www.nashville.gov/Health-Department/Clinical-Health-Services/WIC.aspx
Housing
Apply for govt. assisted housing through MDHA. Look out for open enrollment announcements on website. Employment greatly benefits chances of housing acceptance.
MDHA: 701 S 6th St. Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 252-8400
http://www.nashville-mdha.org
Emergency Housing/Housing Options
○ Nashville Rescue Mission:
615-255-2475
1716 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
■ They will take anyone anytime unless they have been before. If so, they must arrive by 6:30pm. No one under 18 allowed without parent/guardian.
Dial 211. This is a direct line to United Way. When they answer tell them the situation and they can provide you with numbers to call.
Childcare
Smart Steps Child Care Payment Assistance
● Must be employed no less than 30 hours per week, or be enrolled and attending a post-secondary education program full-time, or a combination of both
● Must have a child between ages six (6) weeks old through five (5) years old
● Household gross income must be below the 85th percentile of the State Median Income (SMI) for Tennessee. Please refer to the flyer at the link below for the Household Income Limits chart.
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services.html
Search https://www.tn.gov/accweb/ to view by county directory of daycares who accept Smart Steps
Early Head Start: Childcare For low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families
Locations serving infants and toddlers age 0-3 years old:
● McNeilly Center for Children (Main Site) 400 Meridian Street Nashville, TN. 37207
615-255-2549 or 615-255-0853
● McNeilly Center for Children (Infants and Toddlers) 611 Stockell Street Nashville, TN. 37207
615-780-5427 or 615-780-5428
What you will need to apply: Proof of Family Income, Insurance Cards, Social Security Cards, Child's Birth Certificate, Shot Record, Current Well Baby physical
Tennessee Early Intervention Services: - TEIS helps families with children with disabilities or developmental delays connect to the supports and services they need.
(800) 852-7157
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/education/early-learning/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis.html
Other Resources:
East Nashville Cooperative Ministry
807 Main Street • Nashville TN 37206
615 244 7312
· Build holistic relationships by giving hope to our impoverished community to support themselves by making connections, growing food, making good food choices and by giving back.
· Have diapers, baby formula and baby foods. This program is an emergency relief program in which families may receive a food box 3 times within a six-month period.
Families First Child Care Assistance
Parents participating in the Families First program who need childcare to complete the work activities in their personal responsibility plan can receive financial assistance with the cost of childcare. Families First parents do not pay a parent co-pay in this program. Eligibility is based on Families First income guidelines.
Transitional Child Care Assistance
Parents whose Families First case has closed are potentially eligible for 18 months of transitional childcare assistance. Each parent must meet a work activity requirement of 30 hours per week in order to be eligible for this program. Parents must pay a co-pay fee based on a sliding income scale.
At-Risk Child Only
Nonparental caretakers who are receiving Families First for a related child may be eligible for this childcare assistance. Caretakers must pay a co-pay fee based on a sliding income scale and must participate in 30 hours of work, training or education weekly.
Teen Child Care Assistance
This program is for eligible high school or middle school mothers. These young mothers must stay in school in order to receive childcare assistance. Parents must pay a co-pay fee based on a sliding income scale.
Families First:
http://www.tn.gov/humanservices/topic/families-first-tanf
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, is a workforce development and employment program. It is temporary and has a primary focus on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. The Families First program helps participants reach this goal by providing transportation, child care assistance, education, job training, employment activities, and other support services. Temporary cash assistance is also provided to families with dependent children when at least one parent is incapacitated, unemployed, deceased, or absent from the home, and the family is unable to pay for essential living expense
Legal Aid:
Contact info: 615-244-6610.
Prevent child abuse TN:
615-383-0994
Crisis Housing
1. Sophia’s Heart
2479 Murfreesboro Rd.
Suite #515
Nashville, TN 37217
1034 West Eastland Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
1-800-595-6269
http://www.sophiasheart.org/page/Compassion-Nashville
2. Salvation Army- Center of Hope
631 Dickerson Road
(615) 242-0411
3. Monroe Harding
Youth Connections, Monroe Harding, Inc.
McKendree United Methodist Church, Third Floor
523 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 226-3614
4. Rooftop Nashville:
Provides assistance to housing
Rooftop Nashville
3511 Gallatin Rd, Suite 202
Nashville TN, 37216
615-485-5920
RECOVERY PROGRAMS
JourneyPure
https://journeypure.com/locations/tennessee/