It's As If Some Things
Are Simply Meant To Be.
This is the case with the Montvale Retreat Center.
Camp Montvale, located in Maryville, Tennessee, was for years the site of a summer camp operated by the YMCA, where hundreds of children created lasting memories of personal growth, confidence-building and skills training within a supportive, caring environment. However, economic conditions caused the camp to be closed in 2005, and since then, this place of exquisite beauty and outdoor wonder has sat dormant.
Enter Harmony Adoptions. In 1996, Harmony Adoptions began offering high quality, specialized adoption services to the East Tennessee area. With programs running the gamut from domestic and foreign private adoptions to finding permanent homes for abused and neglected children who are in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, Harmony is nationally recognized for expertise in clinical design, implementation and exceptional outcomes, as well as for training other adoption professionals across the U.S.
Adoption begins a lifelong journey for these children and
their families. Those who are recovering from trauma need
extensive therapy, and their adoptive families require unique
training and ongoing support.
Harmony Adoptions builds on Montvale's
tradition of healing and learning by providing
camp-based therapeutic programs and
attachment therapy for adoptive families.
This rustic yet beautiful setting is the perfect
location for families to come together in a
supportive environment to strengthen their
family bonds and to work on their challenges
with the assistance of professional therapists.
Each year, these programs will benefit
hundreds of children, families and
professionals from all over the country.
A Dream Whose Time Has Come
Harmony Adoptions has a track record of
success both in clinical outcomes and in
securing funding for critical programs.
Harmony's office at Montvale allows an
existing funding base to assist in maintaining
and operating the camp facility. Also, a
dynamic and sustainable utilization plan has
been developed which will generate additional funds for the
Montvale Retreat Center. Other non-profit organizations and even
corporate groups are able to use the facilities at times when Harmony
is not operating its programs there, and in addition to training adoption
professionals, Harmony can provide team-building and other training
programs to corporations and non-profit organizations of all kinds.
Clinical Programming for Adoptive Families
Residential Treatment
Camp Montvale, located in Maryville, Tennessee, was for years the site of a summer camp operated by the YMCA, where hundreds of children created lasting memories of personal growth, confidence-building and skills training within a supportive, caring environment. However, economic conditions caused the camp to be closed in 2005, and since then, this
Enter Harmony Adoptions. In 1996, Harmony Adoptions began offering high quality, specialized adoption services to the East Tennessee area. With programs running the gamut from domestic and foreign private adoptions to finding permanent homes for abused and neglected children who are in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, Harmony is nationally recognized for expertise in clinical design, implementation and exceptional outcomes, as well as for training other adoption professionals across the U.S.
Individual and group treatment for adopted children
Harmony Adoptions' clinical staff will offer therapeutic activities on a weekly basis after school and during the summer to all adopted children in East Tennessee. Montvale allows Harmony Adoptions to expand services provided to include; ropes course, wilderness skills and equine therapy. All treatments are conducted by existing clinical staff.
Culture Camp
Over the years Harmony Adoptions has developed relationships with numerous adoption organizations including; Families with Children from China, East Tennessee with Families from Ethiopia, Neustria Niño's, East Tennessee Families with Children from Vietnam, Families with Children from Russia and Ukraine and Families with Children from Haiti. Harmony Adoptions will work with these organizations and local adoption agencies to develop week and week-end Culture Camps for internationally adopted children.
Adoption Education
Harmony Adoptions will host trainings for child welfare and clinical professionals at the Montvale Retreat Center. Harmony Adoptions' trainings are tailored to meet the clinical and professional development needs of child-welfare and adoption agency staff from across the country. During these trainings, Harmony Adoptions' will utilize existing curriculum include Adoptive Family Preparation, Post-Adoption Care, and Team Building and Attachment Disorder Treatment.
Hosting these trainings at the Montvale Retreat Center will enable Harmony Adoptions to expand the professional impact of its nationally recognized clinical expertise and training programs. Training over 300 professionals annually at the Montvale Retreat Center will significantly increase the professional impact of the trainings and as a result, benefit children across the state of Tennessee and across the country in an even greater way. Hosting trainings at Montvale Retreat Center will also provide a significant revenue stream for Harmony Adoptions' programs.
Community Activities
Corporate Retreats
The Montvale Retreat Center will be available for use by non-profit and for-profit organizations. Harmony Adoptions will provide adventure-based learning, professional development and a unique environment for team building, learning and fun.
Community Events
On open dates the Montvale Retreat Center will be available for community use including; weddings, non-profit fund raisers, church retreats, family reunions, and holiday activities. Groups will have full use of the grounds, kitchen facility, cabins and adventure based learning. The fees generated by these events will further Harmony Adoptions' work with adoptive families.
Hiking, Trail Rides and Mountain Biking
The Montvale Retreat Center is a magnificent site with miles of hiking and riding trails through protected wilderness. Over the years our community has had limited access to the benefits of all the camp has to offer. Harmony Adoptions will schedule events throughout the year that open the Montvale Retreat Center for community enjoyment.
