Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Social Services & Counseling in Nashville, TN
AGAPE Nashville has been dedicated to strengthening children and families through Christ-centered social services since 1966. Our comprehensive programs include trauma-informed foster care, adoption services, maternity care counseling, and domestic violence support. Our licensed professionals provide faith-based counseling with sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility. We operate Morning Star Sanctuary, a 24/7 domestic violence shelter offering emergency housing and legal advocacy. With over 1,100 adoptions completed, our team combines decades of experience with compassionate care.We partner with local churches and organizations to address community needs through prevention education and crisis intervention. Our multidisciplinary staff includes licensed therapists, social workers, and certified legal advocates. We maintain strict confidentiality while providing holistic support for emotional, financial, and spiritual well-being. Our services span Middle Tennessee, serving over 100 foster children annually. Through community partnerships and donor support, we continue expanding our mission to bring healing and stability to vulnerable populations.
Services
Counseling
Foster Care
Adoption Services
Maternity Care
Domestic Violence Shelter
Court Advocacy
Post-Placement Supervision
Mentor Program
Emergency Shelter
Adoption Support Groups
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We provide trauma-informed foster care with licensed professionals
- Our sliding-scale counseling ensures accessible mental health services
- Morning Star Sanctuary offers 24/7 domestic violence emergency shelter
- Over 1,100 successful adoptions completed since 1966
- Licensed therapists and social workers with Christian values
What people say
Life-changing support
Dedicated staff
Effective programs
Safe environment
Transformative experience
Services
Counseling Services
Our licensed professionals provide individual, couples, and family counseling in a Christian environment. We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues using evidence-based approaches. Sessions are available in-person and via teletherapy across Middle Tennessee.
Foster Care Program
We place over 100 children annually in trauma-informed foster homes with reunification as the primary goal. Our program includes family support services and preparation for potential adoption when necessary. Training and licensing assistance provided for prospective foster parents.
Adoption Services
We facilitate infant adoptions and foster-to-adopt placements with home studies and post-placement supervision. Our services include birth parent counseling, adoptive family training, and interstate adoption coordination through licensed processes.
Maternity Care
Free confidential services for unplanned pregnancies include counseling, medical referrals, and material assistance. Case managers help with housing, employment, and insurance access while providing emotional support through decision-making processes.
Domestic Violence Care
Morning Star Sanctuary provides emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and mentorship programs for domestic violence survivors. Our 24/7 hotline connects victims with safe housing and resources for rebuilding independent lives through counseling and financial literacy training.
People
Chandler Means
Executive Director
Chandler leads AGAPE's strategic vision with extensive nonprofit leadership experience. He oversees all programs ensuring alignment with our mission to strengthen families through Christ-centered services.
Jason E. Cooper
Director of Counseling
Dr. Cooper directs mental health services with over 20 years of clinical experience. He supervises licensed therapists providing evidence-based counseling in individual and group settings across Middle Tennessee.
Ami Parker
Director of Social Services
Ami manages social service programs with a master's in marriage and family therapy. She oversees case workers providing foster care coordination, adoption services, and community outreach initiatives.
Tayler Lopez
Director of Domestic Violence Services
Tayler leads domestic violence programs with specialized training in trauma-informed care. She manages shelter operations, legal advocacy, and mentorship programs for survivors rebuilding their lives.
Lori Davidson
Business Director
Lori oversees financial operations with CPA certification. She manages budgeting, compliance, and resource allocation to ensure sustainable delivery of AGAPE's mission-driven programs.
Questions
What counseling services does AGAPE offer?
AGAPE provides individual, couples, and family counseling for mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Sessions are available in-person and via teletherapy.
How can I get emergency domestic violence help?
Call our 24/7 hotline at 615-860-0003 for immediate assistance. We offer emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and ongoing support for domestic violence survivors.
What foster care training is required?
Prospective foster parents complete licensing education covering child trauma, safety protocols, and family support strategies through our free AGAPE 101 program.
Do you offer adoption home studies?
Yes, we provide licensed home studies and post-placement supervision for infant adoptions and interstate placements through approved legal processes.
How can I support AGAPE's mission?
Support through donations, volunteering, or attending fundraising events helps us continue providing critical services to vulnerable children and families in Middle Tennessee.
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