Tennessee Foster Care Association-Davidson County

The Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation was established in 1983 as a nonprofit corporation to serve the capital needs of small businesses in Middle Tennessee. It partners with lenders to provide low-interest, long-term business loans. The corporation works to increase private investment and economic growth that creates new jobs in the community. The Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation has generated more than $50 million in small business loans, over $135 million in private lending and nearly 5,000 small business jobs. Located in Nashville, Tenn., it is designated by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a certified development company to package, close and service SBA 504 loans.

Chartered in 1952, The Arc of Davidson County is a family-based organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It serves more than 700 children and adolescents in over 15 counties of Tennessee in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Mental Retardation Services Medicaid Waiver Program. The organization offers family support, respite and independent support coordination programs. The Arc of Davidson County serves nearly 400 individuals with severe disabilities in Davidson County, Tenn. It also receives grants from the state of Tennessee to provide financial assistance services for emergency respite care. Its respite program includes various day and before- and after-school care services. The organization is located in Nashville, Tenn. The Arc of Davidson County is a chapter of The Arc of The United States, which is one of the largest membership disability organizations in the United States.

The Juvenile Court of Metropolitan Davidson County in Tennessee provides judicial decisions. The division provides safety and support services to children and families. It organizes annual fundraising events. The juvenile court is a par of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. The government operates through police, fire, human resources and information technology departments. It also maintains water services, parks and recreation, public health, housing, zoning and finance department. The government s police department provides law enforcement services. Its human resources department offers information and support services in the areas of training, compensation, benefits and compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations for retired metropolitan government employees.