East TN Autism Social Scene

Teen Connect

Teen Connect is for parents/caregivers of teenagers ages 12-18 who have challenging behaviors
that put them at risk of out-of-home placement or whose children are already placed outside of the
home. Teen Connect teaches parents how to respond to a teenager who is struggling behaviorally or
emotionally, using empathy. It teaches how attachment relates to teen development, as well as
helping the parent to better identify the need the teenager is expressing through their behavior. Teen
Connect is a ten-week long, free online program. Classes are offered during the day as well as in
the evening.

Upcoming classes:
Wednesday's 11am CST/12pm EST - beginning 9/9/26
Thursday's 5pm CST/6pm EST - beginning 9/10/26
Monday's 5pm CST/6pm EST - beginning 9/14/26
Tuesday's 5pm CST/6pm EST - beginning 9/15/26

For more information or to make a referral, please contact Monique Jenkins,
mjenkins@tnvoices.org or Karen Howell, karen.howell@tnvoices.org .

Teen Connect

Teen Connect is for parents/caregivers of teenagers ages 12-18 who have challenging behaviors
that put them at risk of out-of-home placement or whose children are already placed outside of the
home. Teen Connect teaches parents how to respond to a teenager who is struggling behaviorally or
emotionally, using empathy. It teaches how attachment relates to teen development, as well as
helping the parent to better identify the need the teenager is expressing through their behavior. Teen
Connect is a ten-week long, free online program. Classes are offered during the day as well as in
the evening.

Upcoming classes:
Wednesday's 11am CST/12pm EST - beginning 9/9/26
Thursday's 5pm CST/6pm EST - beginning 9/10/26
Monday's 5pm CST/6pm EST - beginning 9/14/26
Tuesday's 5pm CST/6pm EST - beginning 9/15/26

For more information or to make a referral, please contact Monique Jenkins,
mjenkins@tnvoices.org or Karen Howell, karen.howell@tnvoices.org .

Knox County CAB Annual Provider Fair
Date: 09/11/2026 (Fri.)
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Location: Emerald Haslam-Sansom Sports Ministry Complex
Registration Link for Attendees: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAFAE22A4FF2-
65113684-13th
Registration Link for Providers Only: https://stateoftennessee-
cvlyz.formstack.com/forms/knox_county_provider_fair_2026