Safe Baby Court has first graduate from program
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) A new program in the Midstate hopes to keep more families together.
It’s called Safe Baby Court and it’s now in Rutherford County. It’s been around since last June. Right now, 16 families are part of the program. News4 was there for the special moment when a mother graduated and was reunited with her children on Friday.
“You’re the one that’s going to set the bar,” Judge Donna Scott Davenport said to the graduate.
The graduate is the first for the Rutherford County Safe Baby Court.
Rutherford County Safe Baby Court has first graduate from program
The Middle Tennessee county is the first in the country with a program that focuses purely on prevention cases. Author: Cameron Taylor WSMV Updated: 2:27 PM EDT April 17, 2021
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. A new program in the Midstate hopes to keep more families together.
It s called Safe Baby Court and it s now in Rutherford County. It’s been around since last June.
Right now, 16 families are part of the program. News4 was there for the special moment when a mother graduated and was reunited with her children on Friday. You re the one that s going to set the bar,” Judge Donna Scott Davenport said to the graduate.
Rutherford County’s First Safe Baby Court Graduation is Friday, April 16 Apr 16, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS
Murfreesboro – On Friday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m., the Rutherford County Juvenile Court will hold the first graduation ceremony of its Safe Baby Court program.
Safe Baby Court is a program focused on families with children under three years old. It provides a plethora of wraparound services to parents struggling with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues in an effort to keep children in safe, stable home environments. Safe Baby Court participants meet regularly with judges, court staff, and engaged community partners to help them along on a path to healthier, happier lives for them and their children.