The Florence Crittenton Agency

To strengthen communities through effective prevention and treatment services to children and families.

The Florence Crittenton Agency (FCA) has been a leading community organization in Knoxville since 1896. With a mission to strengthen communities through effective prevention and treatment services for children and families, FCA provides essential services to diverse, specialized populations. Originally beginning as a maternity home for unwed mothers, we have adapted our programs to serve an increasing number of at-risk youth who suffer from the serious residual effects of significant trauma. We remain one of three licensed maternity homes in Tennessee have opened our doors to youth struggling from serious life-threatening issues, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness, human trafficking, and many more. FCA’s holistic approach allows us to work with the entire family in order to successfully overcome the pressing issues from youth in our community.