Lucia's Journey: Inclusive Childcare Training in Tennessee

About this episode

The episode discusses a program in Tennessee that provides job training in childcare for adults with disabilities, featuring trainee Lucia Yeager.

In Smyrna, Tennessee, the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center partners with Little Blossoms Early Learning Center to provide real-world job training in childcare for adults with disabilities. The program, led by Allied Behavioral Health Solutions, combines everyday childcare with special trauma support. Lucia Yeager, a 21-year-old with speech and hand challenges, is one of the trainees who has found her calling. She graduates this May with a job offer at Little Blossoms, proving that everyone deserves a chance to shine. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b852621c4ade3a30

People in this episode

Guest: Lucia Yeager

Topics covered

• inclusive childcare
• job training
• disabilities
• real-world experience
• support
• Tennessee

Keywords

• inclusive childcare
• job training
• disabilities
• Tennessee
• Lucia Yeager
• Little Blossoms
• rehabilitation
• trauma support

Sponsors

Solipillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, Little Blossoms Early Learning Center, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions

Places: Tennessee, Smyrna

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