Kindred Place

12/21/2025

November 2025 Service Report & Access Expansion

Because of your continued investment in healing families and children, Kindred Place remains a critical access point for mental health services in our community. We are grateful to share an important service update alongside our November client activity.

Expanding Access to Care

In November, Kindred Place officially began accepting BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, an important step in removing financial barriers for families seeking care. Our clinical and administrative teams are actively working to bring additional private insurance carriers online and will share updates as new approvals are finalized.

Currently accepted payment options include:

Self-Pay

TennCare

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

This progress directly reflects your support, allowing us to strengthen our infrastructure while expanding access to care.

November 2025 Client Impact

Despite the growing complexity of needs we are seeing across Memphis, Kindred Place maintained strong service delivery throughout November:

152 active clients served during the month

22 new clients onboarded, reflecting continued demand for services

Over 550 documented therapy encounters, demonstrating the depth and intensity of care being provided to children and families

These numbers represent real people—children processing trauma, parents seeking stability, and families working toward healing. While month-to-month volumes fluctuate, the sustained level of engagement underscores the essential role Kindred Place plays in the community.

Looking Ahead

With insurance access expanding and demand remaining high, your partnership is more important than ever. Every dollar you invest helps ensure families can walk through our doors and receive timely, professional, and compassionate mental health support.

Thank you for standing with Kindred Place and believing in the power of healing, stability, and hope.

12/19/2025

⭐ Big News! ⭐
SchoolSeed, the home of Kindred Place, has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the highest designation for nonprofit accountability and financial stewardship.

With a 92% score, this recognition reflects our commitment to transparency, strong governance, and responsible use of resources — all in service of children and families in our community.

Thank you to our donors, partners, and supporters who make this work possible. 💙
👉 Learn more or support our mission: www.schoolseed.org

12/17/2025

Help Us Cross the Finish Line — Just $3,600 to Go for our Kindred Place Annual Fund Campaign.

We are deeply grateful to the Germantown Charity Horse Show community for their generous $5,000 contribution to Kindred Place’s Annual Fund Campaign. Their leadership gift, along with the support of other committed donors, has brought us to a powerful moment—we are now just $3,600 away from reaching our $225,000 goal for the year.

We would also like to thank the following donors whose generosity has helped move us within reach of the finish line:

Judge & Mrs. Robert L. Childers – $500
Rusty E. and Donna C. Newman – $200
National Home Services, LLC – $500
Charlie MacCracken – $4,000
Bill McWatters - $200
Corecivic - $5000

Because of donors like these, SchoolSeed's Kindred Place continues to provide trauma-informed mental health counseling and family support to children and parents who need a safe place to heal. Every dollar raised strengthens our ability to respond to growing needs in our community.

Today, we invite you to help us close this final gap. Whether you give $100, $250, $500, or a leadership gift to finish strong, your support will help us reach our $225,000 Annual Fund goal and enter the new year positioned to serve even more families.
We are so close. With your help, we can cross the finish line together. Click on the following link to make your year end contribution: https://schoolseed.charityproud.org/.../MiniCampaign/41172

Thank you for believing in Kindred Place and for investing in hope, healing, and family stability.
With gratitude,
Kindred Place
A SchoolSeed Foundation Program

12/17/2025

Thank you Germantown Charity Horse Show members for your annual support of our work at SchoolSeed's Kindred Place. Your gift to our annual fund is very much appreciated. We are grateful for your continued support of ensuring we have resources to provide mental wellness supports to children and their families experiencing trauma.

12/16/2025

Access to quality Mental Wellness Support just got a little easier.

11/02/2025

Kindred Place Now Accepting TennCare to Expand Access to Mental Health Care

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kindred Place, a trusted nonprofit counseling and education center located at 2180 Union Avenue, is proud to announce that it is now accepting TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program. This expansion of coverage marks a major step forward in the organization’s mission to make high-quality mental health services accessible to all families, regardless of income or insurance status.

Kindred Place, which is now managed by the SchoolSeed Foundation, continues its long-standing mission of helping families heal and thrive. SchoolSeed, known for its leadership in managing community-based programs that strengthen children and families, assumed management of Kindred Place in 2024 to ensure that its vital counseling and education services continue to serve the Memphis community for generations to come.

For decades, Kindred Place has provided a safe and supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families seeking help with life’s challenges. The organization’s services include trauma-focused therapy, play therapy for children, parenting education, and individual and family counseling. By joining the TennCare network, Kindred Place can now offer these vital services to more residents who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare needs.

“Removing access barriers—financial and otherwise—to these services has always been a key part of our mission,” said Dr. Sharon Griffin, Executive Director of Program Implementation. “Now, we’re able to serve an even larger sector of the city and ensure that families in need can receive the care they deserve.”

Accepting TennCare allows Kindred Place to address a growing community need for affordable behavioral health services. Shelby County continues to experience high rates of mental health challenges among both children and adults, and cost remains one of the biggest obstacles to care. With TennCare now accepted, families and individuals can access counseling at little or no out-of-pocket cost.

Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Individuals interested in scheduling an intake or confirming TennCare eligibility can call (901) 276-2200 or visit www.kindred-place.org

With this new development—and under the stewardship of SchoolSeed Foundation—Kindred Place reaffirms its commitment to helping families heal, grow, and thrive across the Memphis community.

09/26/2025

Very grateful for a wonderful turnout to the Exchange Club of Greater Memphis Charity Golf Tournament at Memphis National Golf Club with all funds raised supporting SchoolSeed’s Kindred Place. Nearly 100 golfers participated yesterday. A special thanks to our sponsors, State Systems, Inc., First Horizon, Nike, Coca Cola Consolidated, TNT Sound, Flash Staffing, Select Wealth, Merrill Lynch, and many other companies

07/24/2025

Very grateful to have a a team of clinicians at SchoolSeed’s Kindred Place family counseling hub who do great work in Memphis. Today, our Ira Martin III did a wonderful job as a subject matter expert on WREG -TV. A special thanks to our advisory committee member Talia Palacio for setting this up!

To view the interview, click on the link: https://wreg.com/video/setting-your-child-up-for-success-this-school-year/10917079

07/15/2025

Thanks to your generosity, Kindred Place is not only open but thriving—serving as a vital source of emotional healing for families across Memphis. Your contributions are helping us meet an ever-growing need, and the latest data from June 2025 proves just how critical your support continues to be.

Growing Demand, Real Lives Impacted
This past month, Kindred Place served 119 individuals through trauma-informed therapy and counseling. Of those, 54 were new clients—many seeking help for the first time. Perhaps more powerful is that 65 clients returned to continue their healing journey. This consistency reflects what we know to be true: therapy works, and when trust is built, people come back.

What Are Clients Coming For?
While June services were still being finalized in our reporting tools, past trends confirm that individuals are engaging in:

Individual counseling sessions (the most requested service)
Anger management programs for men
Domestic violence support for women
Parenting classes (English and Spanish)
Youth art therapy groups for emotional processing
Your donation makes these services possible—and free or low-cost for families in need.

A Cross-Section of Our City

What makes your impact even more meaningful is who you’re helping:

👶 Age Diversity

From children to seniors, we served:

Children aged 8–12 and teens 13–18 (largest group)
Adults 31–50, many of them parents and caregivers
Older adults 60+ still healing from past trauma

🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Racial and Ethnic Representation

The majority of clients identify as African American
A growing number of Latino families are being welcomed and served
This reflects the diverse Memphis population—and your help ensures all feel safe and seen

🗣️ Languages Spoken

English remains primary, but a significant number of Spanish-speaking clients are turning to us
Your support allows us to provide Spanish-language parenting courses and translation assistance—removing barriers to access

Why Your Support Matters
Behind every number is a name. A child learning to cope. A mother recovering her confidence. A father discovering better ways to parent. These are not just services—they are lifelines.

You’ve helped revive Kindred Place after it nearly closed its doors last year. Now, because of you, it is a trusted place of hope for so many.

Next Steps: Help Us Grow Our Reach
As the demand for services grows, so does the need for sustained donor support. Your continued giving will:

Expand bilingual and youth-focused services
Support additional licensed therapists
Eliminate remaining debt and build for long-term sustainability

We hope you feel proud of what you’ve made possible. Kindred Place is here today—and growing stronger—because of you.

07/02/2025

We appreciate the support of the Exchange Club of Greater Memphis in our work at Kindred Place. Join us on Tuesday, September 25 as we TEE OFF AGAINST CHILD ABUSE. To enter your team in the charity golf tournament SCAN the QR Code or visit https://www.schoolseed.org/2025%20Charity%20Golf

07/01/2025

06/29/2025

Let Kindred Place help you become the best parent you can be through our nurturing parenting classes. Schedule an appointment online today at https://www.kindred-place.org/shedule-an-appointment