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Podcast: cityCURRENT Radio Show
Episode: Porter-Leath, empowering children and families in Memphis for 175 years
Description: Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Sean Lee, President of Porter-Leath, who highlights the nonprofit organization's 175-year history as a children's services provider in Memphis, Tennessee, including their evolution from an orphanage to early childhood education, early literacy, foster care, caregiver services, and other programs that have evolved to meet today's needs. The conversation covers various initiatives such as home visitation services, early Head Start programs, and their Books from Birth program, while highlighting the importance of third-grade reading proficiency and community support. Sean shares Porter-Leath's expansion plans, foster care program details, and opportunities for community involvement, emphasizing their...